Sign Up to the Corporate Citizenship Model
This means using NHS organisations’ corporate powers and resources in ways that benefit rather than damage the social, economic and environmental conditions in which we live. How the NHS behaves - as an employer, a purchaser of goods and services, a manager of transport, energy, waste and water, as a landholder and commissioner of building work and as an influential neighbour in many communities - can make a big difference to people’s health and to the well being of society, the economy and the environment.
By operating as good corporate citizens NHS organisations can benefit from a healthier local population, improved staff morale and faster patient recovery rates. They may also make big financial savings.
All Trusts in the South West should sign up to the Good Corporate Citizenship model and undertake the on-line self assessment to identify and assess your contribution and give you practical ideas for action. Visit the GCC website, and don’t forget to use this site for additional tips and information on CGG topics and to share your good ideas and results! There is also the opportunity to run a GCC workshop for your Trust, which is a great way to involve other departments, teams and wards. Contact Lynn Gibbons if you would like more information.