20 - 24 April
There is strong support from AHP staff to tackle the climate change crisis. The NHS is responsible for 5% of all UK emissions. Every aspect of healthcare delivery, from the production and disposal of equipment used, to the energy used in the settings we work in, to the travel for our patients and staff, contributes to carbon emissions. By addressing these areas, we can significantly reduce our carbon footprint and move towards a more sustainable healthcare system.
AHPs must act now to reduce the environmental impact of our services and deliver sustainable healthcare. The ‘Allied Health Professions Strategy for England: AHPs Deliver’ emphasises integrating net zero practices into all AHP work.
We are asking dietetic teams to get involved with #GreenerAHP Week this year.
You can find the full programme of events here.
Strategic objectives of the week
- Raise awareness of the links between health and climate change; the NHS Net Zero ambition and the shifts required to build a Greener NHS programme, nationally and regionally.
- Build engagement and momentum through showcasing AHP and wider initiatives
- Provide practical actions that clinicians can undertake
- Promote Greener AHP regional leadership
How can you get involved?
- Schedule time to join the daily sessions
- Arrange team discussions
- Share what you or your team are doing using #GreenerAHP on social media
- Submit case studies to the Centre of Sustainable Healthcare
- Host your own event during the week
- Commit to undertake e-learning during the week. Find out more about the Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare Programme here.
Daily events:
Tuesday: Carbon reduction priorities session - Tuesday 21 April, 1 - 2.30pm
Wednesday: Chief AHP Officer spotlight conversation with Chief Sustainability Officer - Wednesday 22 April, 1 - 1.30pm
Thursday: Carbon calculator session – Thursday 23 April, 11 - 12pm
Friday: Digital sustainability session - Friday 24 April, 11 - 12pm