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Taking the long term view: the Department of Health’s strategy for delivering sustainable development 2008-2011 sets out a new framework which will underpin decision-making on sustainable development in the future and outlines a programme of action to help deliver a strong healthy and just society whilst living within environmental limits.
Saving Carbon, Improving Health: Draft NHS Carbon Reduction Strategy: The consultation closed on the 30th September having received a fantastic response rate from organisations across the NHS with a majority of trusts responding. The Sustainable Development Unit would like to thank everyone who responded. The final strategy will be launched at the end of January 2009.
Supporting this strategy, the NHS England Carbon Footprinting Report has been carried out by the Sustainable Development Commission and the Stockholm Environment Institute, showing that the NHS is the UK's largest public sector contributor to climate change and is responsible for 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. This has now been updated to include a technical briefing report.
In the two and a half years since the Good Corporate Citizenship Assessment Model was launched, we have had a great response from the NHS. We want to make sure it remains as useful, relevant and ambitious as possible, so together with the NHS SD Unit, the Sustainable Development Commission is conducting a review of the Model. If you would like to feed into this process and contribute ideas on how the Model can be improved, please contact Susan Gransden.
To date the Model has received over 25,500 visitors, and 535 organisations are now registered users, including 261 NHS organisations. Our Progress in Practice case studies show you just what can be achieved – make use of them to inspire your organisation!
Greenspace Scotland Report - 'Greenspace and quality of life: a critical literature review' presents evidence that greenspace is connected to many aspects of our quality of life including: health and well-being; social, community, economic and environmental value; and planning and design.
The Healthy Environment Network Position Paper on Environment and Health encourages organisations to consider the important influence of environment on health and wellbeing when formulating policies and plans, particularly in urban design and transport.
Set up by mental health charity Mind, Ecominds is a £7.5 million five-year grant scheme funded by the Big Lottery Fund to involve those with direct experience of mental distress in the development of environmental projects aimed to improve mental and physical health in local communities.
Fresh, local and organic - a successful recipe for improving Europe’s hospital food: Health Care Without Harm Europe surveyed hospitals in six countries to draw out common lessons for introducing healthier, more sustainable food into European hospitals. They have also published helpful fact sheets to accompany this report.
Addressing both the stresses of commuting and the unnecessary frequency of short car trips, the Walking Works website aims to help office workers build walking (and relaxation) into their daily commute.
16th-17th October: Vision into Action, Primary Care Leading Change, NHS Alliance, Bournemouth. Features Jonathon Porritt: ‘Ensuring the sustainability of the NHS and the planet for another 60 years’. More details
17th October: "I Am, They Are, We Will Be": Sustainability and Therapeutic Environments, Planned Environment Therapy Trust, Toddington. More details
30th October: Good Corporate Citizen Workshop, Sustainable Development Commission, London. This event is now fully subscribed.
17th November: Community Pharmacy Conference 2008, Healthy People, Healthy Future, Birmingham. Includes SDC workshop on: 'Why healthcare can’t ignore sustainable development.' More details
25th November: From Waste to Resource Management in the NHS - Opportunities and Challenges, National Performance Advisory Group and the University of Northampton, Leeds. Contact for more details
11th December: Implementing WEEE Legislation in the NHS, National Performance Advisory Group, London. More details
