This is just a single dayโs worth of disposable tourniquets from our emergency department. It equates to a whopping 80k tourniquets per year!
Following a successful trial of Daisygrip tourniquets we are working with the trust to make the switch to reusable.
@GreenED_uk
๐ก A teenagerโs bright idea has inspired a greener approach in one of Morriston Hospitalโs busiest services. ๐
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This week #CaeFelinCSA welcomed @ClasePrimary ๐ฑ
The children had a great time with the team exploring the field, discovering how food is grown and had fun planting out onions, garlic, shallots & lettuces ๐
A day of fun, laughter & some budding green fingers.
@SBGreenGroup
๐ฅฌ A project growing crops on Swansea Bay UHB land has delivered its first veg box, starting the journey towards its long-term aim to supply Morriston Hospital with produce. ๐ฅ
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๐จOur exclusive research in the Guardian this morning! Record numbers of homeless families are being forced out of London away from their jobs, schools support networks under the threat of destitution. We need social housing not social cleansing! โโฅ๏ธ๐ก theguardian.com/society/artiโฆ
In this episode, Dr Kathryn Speedy is joined by the clinical leads for sustainability from Swansea Bay university health board: Alex Strong, Elana Owen and Sue West-Jones.open.spotify.com/episode/7laโฆ
๐ฅฌ A project that includes growing crops on land near Morriston Hospital has been labelled a leading example for others to follow. ๐ซ
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Did you know that the transportation sector is responsible for 24% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions?
By switching a few car trips each week to cycling or walking, you can substantially reduce your carbon footprint. Together, we can create a greener planet!
Great Swansea Bay Green Group meeting yesterday
- @GreenHWales update from @marcdavies27
- plastics project update with OT
- Sustainable Steering Group update @HayleyBeharrell
Including discussions on water/ plastic disposal and cycle to work scheme!
Next meeting 11th June ๐ฑ
๐ฅฌ A former carpenter is rebuilding his life after a serious accident by getting hands-on at a community farm near Morriston Hospital. ๐ฅ
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Honored to receive the Lindsay Stewart Memorial Award from @BlairBellRS for our work on 'Enhancing Maternal Care through Sustainable Practicesโ. Grateful to @RCObsGyn & @RaneeThakar for the recognition. A special shoutout to my amazing mentor Manju Nair.