Climate action in the NHS with Helena Clements

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Dr Helena Clements is Associate Medical Director and Climate Action Clinical Lead at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust.

In this episode, Helena discusses climate action in the NHS and covers:

Helena Clements, Climate Action Clinical Lead, Sherwood Forest NHS
  • Environmental influences as a child, and sustainability and climate action at home and later in her work. [Starts at 1:20]
  • Carbon emissions within healthcare and engaging clinicians. [Starts at 8:10]
  • The power of NHS staff to make a difference. [Starts at 11:40]
  • Climate targets, active stakeholders and potential reach through patients. [Starts at 15:00]
  • Patient conversations about health that are mindful of the climate impact. [Starts at 18:30]
  • The relationship between food, health and the planet; and the Hope Orchard. [Starts at 21:00]
  • Green plans and doing things differently. [Starts at 24:40]
  • Success stories and challenges in reducing carbon emissions. [Starts at 28:25]
  • Supply chain and using buying power to make changes. [Starts at 32:00]
  • Financial frustration and a new vision of healthcare. [Starts at 34:05]
  • Retaining hope and striving for balance. [Starts at 37:35]
  • Her thoughts on the future. [Starts at 40:10]

Useful links

Climate Action – Sherwood Forest Hospitals

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