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Videos and podcasts 1
Transforming Primary Care podcast
Episode five – Greener General Practice
With a panel of practising GPs including Dr Aarti Bansal co-founder of the Greener Practice network, with Rumina Önaç, Neil Cartwright, Dr Emma Castle, Dr Jo Stutchbury and me discuss the practical steps general practice colleagues can take towards greener and better healthcare, which benefit patients, GP practice teams and the planet.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-yorkshire/our-work/transforming-primary-care-podcast/
Podcast with MIMS Learning
Drs Matt Sawyer and Mike Tomson discuss the Environmentally Sustainable Primary Care book with deputy editor Rhiannon Ashman in this episode of the Mims Clinical Update podcast.
Podcast with YorLMC
Listen to Dr Emily Appleyard and Dr Jess Wheeler chatting with Mike and Matt for a YorLMC podcast special
Podcast with Terrafirma
A podcast of Mike and Matt in conversation with Gareth Kane from Terrafirma talking about Environmentally Sustainable Primary Care book. https://www.terrainfirma.co.uk/healthy-people-healthy-planet-with-dr-matt-sawyer-and-dr-mike-tomson/
How environmentally sustainable primary care can overcome the climate crisis
London Greener NHS Week will be held virtually between 13th May - 17th May 2024.
Session on 'How environmentally sustainable primary care can overcome the climate crisis' https://youtu.be/aZByJt3S8-Q
Useful links include
• https://theresnoplanetb.net/
• https://www.greenerpractice.co.uk/high-quality-and-low-carbon-asthma-care/
• https://calculator.mymothertree.com/
• https://bank.green/
• https://www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/Greener-practice-initiative
Does 'A Tree a Day Keep the Doctor Away'?
This episode of the Building Green podcast covers the synergy between healthcare, environmental responsibility and buildings. In it, I look at the NHS net zero plan, the challenges facing 40,000 primary care facilities, the importance of green spaces for patient care and staff well being.
Sustainable(ish) podcast
At first glance, healthcare and the NHS might not seem to be linked to the climate crisis. And doesn't the NHS have enough on it's plate at the moment without being expected to 'green' itself?
Tune in to this great episode with GPs Dr Fran Cundill and Dr Matthew Sawyer discussing how sustainability and healthcare and inter-linked and how they impact each other, with climate action leading to healthier people and better health outcomes, and also how the healthcare system impacts on the climate.
Available at https://www.asustainablelife.co.uk/121-climate-and-health-a-win-win-situation/
YORLMC Environment Special: What is Greener Practice?
A podcast from YORLMC, the professional voice for all NHS GPs and practice teams across North Yorkshire, York, Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale & Craven.
Hear from local GPs Dr Margaret Jackson, Dr Rumina Önaç and Dr Margaret Jackson about the Greener Practice project. Take a look at the Greener Practice website for more information.
Environmental Sustainability and General Practice 1 of 5
With Redmoor Health and Lancashire and South Cumbria
Environmental Sustainability - global and local environmental impacts
Spotlight on energy use
Oct 2022
Environmental Sustainability and General Practice 2 of 5
With Redmoor Health and Lancashire and South Cumbria
Environmental Sustainability - Understanding Greenhouse gases
Spotlight on Transport
Nov 2022
Environmental Sustainability and General Practice 3 of 5
With Redmoor Health and Lancashire and South Cumbria
Environmental Sustainability - health impacts
Spotlight on goods
Dec 2022
Environmental Sustainability and General Practice 4 of 5
With Redmoor Health and Lancashire and South Cumbria
Environmental Sustainability - how to carbon footprint your practice
Spotlight on clinical emissions
Jan 2023
Videos and podcasts 2
I have a dream...
From dream, to goal, to plan and to actions - how primary care can play its part in tackling the climate crisis.
Pre-recording of presentation for WONCA June 2022 European event. https://youtu.be/Pb1nx2xW8Kk
A pathway for net zero in primary care - How to decarbonise
A four step plan for primary care to become net zero
1. Become carbon literate
2. Calculate the carbon footprint of the practice
3. A practice 'Green Action Plan' for decarbonising all the hotspots
4. Declaring a climate emergency in primary care
Non clinical emissions from General Practice
An overview of the non clinical emissions as pert of the West Yorkshire Partnership Lunch n Learn sessions. https://youtu.be/cMxRoIbI568?t=1764
Watch from the beginning to hear Dr Bansal discuss the High Quality, Low Carbon Asthma care toolkit from Greener Practice (available at www.greenerpractice.co.uk/high-quality-and-low-carbon-asthma-care/)
Carbon Literacy for primary care in 7 minutes
An overview of carbon literacy for primary care - the science, impact and actions needed to help improve both human and planetary health
A Landscape of Sustainable Primary Care
In association with Greener Practice Wales, RCGP Wales recorded a webinar looking at the landscape of sustainable Primary Care.
Topics covered: - Eco-inhaler launch and guidelines Public Health Wales Toolkit launch Primary Care carbon calculator Case studies. The webinar was recorded by RCGP Wales on Thursday 28 April 2022
For the piece on the Primary Care carbon calculator, visit https://youtu.be/XhcpwtCyfWE?t=3307
CLIMATE AND HEALTHCARE - NEW PODCAST!!
At first glance, healthcare and the NHS might not seem to be linked to the climate crisis. And doesn't the NHS have enough on it's plate at the moment without being expected to 'green' itself? This podcast episode discusses how sustainability and healthcare and inter-linked and how they impact each other, with climate action leading to healthier people and better health outcomes, and also how the healthcare system impacts on the climate.
👩⚕️ We can prevent 125,000 deaths (a quarter of all UK deaths) a year by meeting current climate goals
👩⚕️ 13% of asthma cases globally are a result of traffic fumes
Air pollution is also a significant contributor to heart disease, and also affects children's ability to learn
👩⚕️ A hotter, dirtier planet leads to poorer health outcomes and more deaths
👩⚕️ Primary care (GPs) is about 25% of the NHS, making GPs responsible for about 5.75 million tonnes CO2e
👩⚕️ About 60% of General Practice emissions are from medicines, 40% is from energy usage in buildings, travel, goods and services.
Listen at https://www.asustainablelife.co.uk/121-climate-and-health-a-win-win-situation/
Greener Respiratory Care
Looking at improving patient outcomes in respiratory care with less environmental harm.
Covering environmental impacts on respiratory health, current respiratory care, the carbon footprint of care and how to address emissions within the respiratory reviews.
There and back again - A tale of travel footprints
We drive a lot of miles in the UK in cars and vans, and this is increasing
Air pollution damages human health in the short term
Carbon emissions contribute to the climate crisis, causing damage in the short, medium and longer term
There are a lot of positive actions which benefits individuals, the staff, and the wider community
There are multiple cobenefits of more active commuting and businesses can help facilitate this through their actions
Reducing our impact in general practice - what can we do?
What are the main sources of emissions within general practice and what role does general practice play in moving towards a zero-emissions health sector?
The Health Context for a Green Recovery
A Green and Fair Recovery : The Health Context for a Green Recovery
How businesses can meet the challenge of the climate crisis
Podcast on how businesses can meet the global climate crisis, including:
• Tangible signs and effects of climate change in the UK
• The health and business gains achievable through meeting climate targets
• How climate change awareness has been affected by the Covid crisis
• The benefits of engaging employees on environmental issues
• Changes that businesses can make to become more climate-friendly