It Pays to Go Green: Thornfields Sustainability Webinar with Dr Matt Sawyer

Reduce waste, cut costs, and improve patient care with actionable tips for a greener NHS practice
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This webinar, led by Dr. Matt Sawyer, a GP turned sustainability champion, dives deep into how primary care practices can embrace environmental responsibility. Learn how to:
• Minimize your carbon footprint: Discover practical strategies to reduce energy use, conserve resources, and implement green prescribing practices.
• Save money, go green: Explore cost-effective ways to transition to renewable energy, minimize waste, and optimize practice operations.
• Comply with CQC regulations: Ensure your practice meets the latest environmental sustainability standards set by the Care Quality Commission.
• Engage staff and patients: Uncover strategies to inspire staff participation and empower patients to make eco-conscious healthcare choices.
This video is perfect for:
• Primary care practice managers
• GPs and healthcare professionals
• Anyone interested in sustainable healthcare and the NHS
Take action today and watch this informative webinar to learn how your practice can become a leader in environmental responsibility!

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Dr Matt Sawyer worked as a GP for over 17 years in the North East of England. Now, he runs an environmental sustainability consultancy – SEE Sustainability – working to improve human and planetary health. He covers sustainability issues facing healthcare including understanding their carbon emissions footprint and helping to produce roadmaps and action plans to meet the NHS net zero ambition. Matt has a MSc in Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management. He delivers a range of online and face-to-face Carbon Literacy Project-accredited courses for primary and secondary care staff.

USEFUL RESOURCES
Here are some of the helpful sources that Dr Matt mentioned;
Free Air Quality report for your home and place of work: https://www.addresspollution.org/
High Quality, Low Carbon Asthma Care: https://www.greenerpractice.co.uk/hig...
MCF Formulary gives standardised per dose carbon footprint ratings for thousands of medicines : https://formulary.yewmaker.com/
HealthcareLCA : A Database of Healthcare’s environmental impacts: www.https://healthcarelca.com/

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