Supporting Primary Care to Reach Net Zero

Chamber Low Carbon & NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB are joining forces to support Primary Care in reaching Net Zero emissions.

Chamber Low Carbon & NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB are joining forces to support Primary Care in reaching Net Zero emissions. Join us for an informative in-person event where experts will share practical tips and strategies for reducing carbon footprints in healthcare settings. Learn how your practice can make a positive contribution in reducing any negative impact of our activities on the environment, save money on bills and improve sustainability.

Date: Wednesday 11th September 2024

Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm

Location: A14 – Innovation Lab, Health Innovation Campus, Lancaster University, LA1 4AT

Lunch will be provided.

Please notify us of any dietary or access requirements.

Join us for an exciting in person event at the Health Innovation Campus, Lancaster University where we will be discussing ways for Primary Care to achieve Net Zero emissions. This in-person event will provide valuable insights and strategies to support Primary Care to ensure CQC compliance and save money.

Introduction by L&SC ICB Green Plan Clinical lead and Net Zero Project Manager describing the health impacts of climate change, our shared responsibility to reduce the carbon footprint of the NHS and how the ICB is supporting primary care on its journey to Net Zero.

Guest Speakers:

Tim Ballard, National Professional Advisor – Primary Medical Services & Integrated Care will discuss the Regulatory Role of CQC in relation to Environmental Sustainability and what practices need to do to ensure compliance.

Dr Sarah Hopkins, L&SC ICB Green Plan Clinical Lead and Allison Sathiyanathan,
ICB Net Zero Project Manager will dive the Importance of Environmental Sustainability in Primary Care.

Stephen Sykes, Director of Sustainability at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce will provide an introduction to the services provided by Chamber Low Carbon that aims to help Primary Care improve energy and environmental efficiencies, introduce on site renewable energy generation and save money.

Rachel Wilson, ICB Lead Pharmacist will discuss the topic of Sustainable Medicines.

· How medicines, particularly inhalers are a big part of the NHS Carbon footprint.

· What actions need to be taken by GP Practices, what resources are available and how to access them.

· How the ICB Medicines team can support practices.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and network with like-minded individuals!

If you are driving to the event, search for LA1 4AT in Google/Apple maps. Do not use sat navs as some older models may not have been updated and will not instruct you to the correct location. Please note that the Health Innovation Campus is accessed via Sir John Fisher Drive and not the main University entrance.