Nurses are part of a community of individuals who are committed to promoting health and well-being. As the largest part of the health and care workforce, nurses are well-positioned to speak out on and educate their patients about the relationships between climate change and health. This month, we are delighted to shine the light on Sustainable Nursing with the latest news and projects in the field.
The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare has been running Green Team Competitions since 2019. Last year, participating organisations saved an average of 56 Tonnes of CO2e and £59,000 per year, while empowering staff to implement positive changes through engagement in our Green Team mentoring programme. And it doesn't stop there! Green Team Competitions empower healthcare organisations to bring sustainability and healthcare together, improve clinical outcomes, and reduce organisational costs. They are a springboard to award nominations and national recognition for making the NHS greener.