Category: Sustainability
Reducing the environmental impact of respiratory care across NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian recently led a project to reduce waste and carbon emissions caused by incorrectly disposed inhalers contributing to air pollution and affecting the overall health of our communities. By disposing of used, unwanted, or expired inhalers properly, we can ensure the safe destruction of the residual propellant gases and in doing so, help to reduce their carbon footprint.
August 2, 2024
Green Areas thriving with life
As part of our Biodiversity Action Plan, the Sustainability team contacted the Wildlife Information Centre to better understand what wildlife shared our green areas with us. The data provided by Wildlife Information Centre showed that there have been 1,036 wildlife sightings of 192 different species. The most common species recorded were birds and butterflies but
January 12, 2024
Western General Team Introduces Reusable Surgical Hats to Reduce Waste
A team at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh is significantly reducing operating room waste and saving money after introducing reusable surgical hats.
December 20, 2023
Work on Anaesthetic Gases Wins Again
The policy team making history in NHS Scotland by leading the move away from harmful medical gases to more sustainable gases has won a 2023 Scottish Public Service Award.
December 13, 2023
Chief Executive signs commitment to Environmental Management
Calum Campbell, Chief Executive of NHS Lothian, this week formally signed the policy statement which will empower an Environmental Management System to be set up and run across the whole organisation.
December 5, 2023
NHS Lothian almost doubles its electric fleet as part of journey to Net Zero
Since April 2022, NHS Lothian has almost doubled its number of electric vehicles as part of wide-reaching efforts to provide more sustainable healthcare. The Health Board is currently awaiting a further 55 electric vehicles to arrive, which will bring the current number used across Lothian to 362. This is roughly half of NHS Lothian’s total
October 12, 2023
Single-use plastic splints to be replaced by woodcast alternatives in Lothian
As part of our drive to reduce single-use plastics and our commitment to more sustainable healthcare, NHS Lothian is rolling out the use of woodcast splints.
September 20, 2023
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NHS Lothian staff recognised for their commitment to tackling climate change
Staff in NHS Lothian have been recognised at two separate events for the work they’re doing to help the Health Board in its journey to Net Zero. At NHS Lothian’s 2023 Celebrating Success staff awards a team of anaesthetists won a top honour for their work in the Green Theatres programme to reduce the impact
September 14, 2023
NHS Lothian takes further steps to tackle climate change
NHS Lothian has taken further steps in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, tackle climate change and improve long-term sustainability by extending and introducing new roles.
July 31, 2023
Western General Hospital makes significant strides in reducing the environmental harm caused by theatre gases
NHS Lothian’s Western General Hospital has significantly reduced its carbon emissions thanks to a team of environmentally conscious anaesthetists. By replacing the use of one medical gas alone with an eco-friendlier alternative, the Department of Anaesthetic’s carbon footprint has decreased by over 125 tonnes annually.
April 3, 2023
NHS Lothian staff recognised in awards across the country
NHS Lothian is proud to shine a light on the numerous staff members and teams who have triumphed in various award ceremonies over the past few weeks.
November 17, 2022
New e-Bikes in NHS Lothian
As part of NHS Lothian’s sustainability programme, they have recently introduced the use of e-Bikes to several services, which will allow nearly 200 staff members to access this healthier and more eco-friendly way of getting around.
October 27, 2022
