2010 Events Archive
December 2010
The public sector spends more than £2bn every year providing food to public institutions. A Bill calling for mandatory standards to ensure ethically sourced, environmentally friendly, healthy meals in hospitals is due to be discussed on January 21st 2011. Should this Bill be passed, what implications will it have on hospital food providers, NHS catering staff and the patients themselves. This webinar will discuss the barriers of implementing sustainable food procurement in hospital facilities and the impacts a Sustainable Food Bill will have on industry, estates and patients within the NHS.
Quarterly meeting of the NHS South West Sustainability Network, for sustainability leads from all regional NHS Trusts and their colleagues. This meeting's topics include the work of local authorities on climate change and adaptation and project planning for the next 12 months; and will also cover regional and national updates. If you would like more infomation, please contact Lynn Gibbons.
This day long event will provide an understanding of what the NHS carbon reduction strategy means at Trust level and the top level tools to help organisations develop sustainable services. It will also focus on sustainable procurement plans and the latest guidance on “Procuring for Carbon Reduction.” Cost: £125 - 25% discount if quote NHSSDU. Visit the website for more information.
Forward Commitment Procurement (FCP) is a way of working with potential suppliers to deliver innovative solutions. This one day session is being delivered by Gaynor Whyles, the UK expert on FCP who will introduce the purpose, practice and principles of FCP as a tool for sustainability, climate change adaptation and efficiency through a mix of presentations, discussions and exercises.
Waste is one of the biggest facilities costs to the NHS. It’s also one of the most legally complex subjects. This FREE webinar will cover key cost and compliance issues, what’s proposed in the HTM07-10 revision and the opinion of the Environment Agency? It takes place on 1 Dec from 15.00-15.40, from your desk - just email guppi.bola@2degreesnetwork.com to register.
November 2010
Based on the outcomes of the sustainable procurement task force of the United Nations Marrakech Process, these sessions developed by DEFRA and WRAP provide an introduction to sustainable procurement and help public bodies develop an implementation prioritisation methodology.
With the focus commonly on environmental issues, it is easy to overlook the economic aspects of sustainable procurement. The SWSPN Supply Market Development session aims to address this area by looking at the different types of supply markets, advantages and perceived barriers in developing them and how these markets could be developed.
Earthscan is running a free Pre-COP webinar on Thursday 11 November 2010 at 17:00. This 30 minute presentation, followed by Q & A, is presented by Chris Rose – author of How to Win Campaigns: Communications for Change – and Lorraine Whitmarsh, author of Engaging the Public with Climate Change: Behaviour Change and Communication.
The UK Government is predicting significant increases in temperature and other changes in rainfall, wind load and flooding as a result of forthcoming climate change. The potential risks for patient safety and management of the healthcare estate are highly significant, as reflected in the development of the DH Heatwave Strategy.
October 2010
Energy Saving Week kicks off on October 25th and for five days, homeowners can learn how to save energy and the environment. Run by the Energy Saving Trust, the week will see a series of Q&A sessions by energy experts, waiting to answer questions on issues such as how to generate your own energy to pay as you save schemes and types of double glazing. All good information to pass on to staff, patients and visitors! Visit the Energy Saving Week website for more information.
This free event takes place on 12th October 2010 from 9:30 – 16:00. SDU Organisational Development and Workforce Adviser James Mackenzie will address a Blackmores and British Standards Institution (BSI) event in London. The NHS SDU will outline targets and strategies designed to meet the deliverables within the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme, together with speakers from BSI and Blackmores on how to meet these environmental objectives and green the NHS. For more inforamtion visit www.standardsinternational.co.uk/blackmores/events.php
Quarterly meeting of the NHS South West Sustainability Network, for sustainability leads from all regional NHS Trusts and their colleagues. This meeting's topics include Sustainable Commissioning (NHS Gloucestershire) and Communications (mini-workshop led by Futerra); and will also cover regional and national updates. If you would like more infomation, please contact Lynn Gibbons.
Sunday, 10 Oct is the 10:10 campaign's ‘Global Day of Doing’. The organisers are asking that you make some contribution towards tackling climate change. Over a 100 NHS organisations have joined the 10:10 Health Campaign aimed at reducing emissions by 10% during 2010. If you’d like advice about organising an event then please contact David at david@1010global.org or call on 020 7383 9112.
With carbon becoming an ever more talked about aspect of sustainability, phrases such as "Low Carbon Economy"and "Scope 3 Emissions" appearing more frequently and with the advent of drivers such as NI 185 and the Carbon Reduction Commitment it is more important than ever to ensure an understanding of the subject, particularly in relation to procurement.
liftshare Week aims to encourage and enable more people to discover the benefits of car-sharing. Help your staff, colleagues and friends to start sharing their cars, saving money and being kinder to the environment by publicising the event with these posters and flyers. Visit the LiftShare website for more information.
September 2010
The world's largest sustainable travel event, The European Mobility Week September 16th to 22nd, focuses on health and mobility with "Travel Smarter, Live Better" as its catchy slogan in 2010. The benefits of active travel on health are well known, people who walk and cycle regularly are fitter, live longer, feel better, and with the cost of fuel once more on the rise, they even save money too. Mobility Week is the perfect occasion to encourage people to give sustainable travel a try, and we are looking for Local Authorities, businesses, schools and universities, hospitals and NHS trusts, community groups and charities to join us in promoting smarter travel this September.
As part of the “Procuring the Future” document, Whole Life Costing helps assess the cost of a procurement from acquisition to disposal. Frequently seen as a complex area, these sessions are designed to show how it can be used in a more easily followed fashion.
Quarterly meeting of the NHS South West Sustainability Network, for sustainability leads from all regional NHS Trusts and their colleagues. Topics to be presented and discussed with be confirmed, and the meeting will also cover regional and national updates. If you would like more infomation, please contact Lynn Gibbons.
Based on the outcomes of the sustainable procurement task force of the United Nations Marrakech Process, these sessions developed by DEFRA and WRAP provide an introduction to sustainable procurement and help public bodies develop an implementation prioritisation methodology.
The contribution to the local economy from procurement activities is not often measured, but can provide vital evidence of the impact of procurement in a given region. Local multiplier studies can measure this in an easy and straightforward manner.
August 2010
This is an open online roundtable discussing the opportunities, barriers, policy decisions and technical considerations that might help or hinder a transformation to increasing home healthcare: from telephone appointments to full telecare and telehealth systems. To what extent could home healthcare lead to greater modernisation, efficiency and sustainability in the NHS? The roundtable will be run as a webinar on 2degrees. You are welcome to listen in and participate in the Q&A session.
July 2010
There are a number of drivers to increase the level of SMEs delivering goods and services to public bodies. The supply market needs to know what is expected of them, in terms of how to bid for contract opportunities and sustainability. These sessions aim to address these issues.
Love Parks Week is an annual campaign, organised by parks charity GreenSpace. Founded in 2006, the campaign has grown steadily and is now established as a major event that is celebrated in parks across the country. Each year hundreds of events take place, attracting extensive media coverage and enabling thousands of people to get out and enjoy their parks.
EMS Easy Training and Support - Global Action Plan is providing training in environmental management systems (EMS) using the new 'EMS Easy' toolkit – an easier way to implement an EMS and specifically developed for small and medium sized businesses.
Following on from the successful workshop at Weston-super-Mare in November 2009 run by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Cities, this next free event will be held at University of Plymouth on 6th July 2010, 9.30am - 4pm
Part of the South West Sustainable Procurement Network's Regional Training Programme. Driven by carbon chain emission reduction targets such as NI 185, it is important for public bodies to understand and be able to measure the carbon emissions from their procurement activities and supply chains. This free session will look at how this can be done.
June 2010
EMS Easy Training and Support - Global Action Plan is providing training in environmental management systems (EMS) using the new 'EMS Easy' toolkit – an easier way to implement an EMS and specifically developed for small and medium sized businesses.
EMS Easy Training and Support - Global Action Plan is providing training in environmental management systems (EMS) using the new 'EMS Easy' toolkit – an easier way to implement an EMS and specifically developed for small and medium sized businesses.
This conference will focus on how climate change is likely to impact the health sector in the South West and how the NHS can meet the challenges and make the most of any opportunities. The event is aimed at senior members of NHS Trusts and attendance is by invite only. For more information please contact lynn.gibbons@sustainabilitysouthwest.org.uk
EMS Easy Training and Support - Global Action Plan is providing training in environmental management systems (EMS) using the new 'EMS Easy' toolkit – an easier way to implement an EMS and specifically developed for small and medium sized businesses.
The “Planning for Health” conference, hosted by NHS Somerset, will comprise a selection of innovative and inspirational speakers from the health and planning professions and will provide a valuable opportunity to gain an insight into the convergence of the planning and public health agendas.
A unique opportunity to obtain all the tools an information you need to make Fairtrade a key part of your sustainable procurement, satisfying customers and ensuring farmers in developing countries get a fair deal. Speakers from the Fairtrade Foundation, Bristol City Council, People and Planet and more, covering topics such as textiles including uniforms and workwear, schools and catering, all in the fabulous surroundings of the Eden Project.
Team Green Britain Bike Week is the biggest cycling event in the UK with thousands of free activities in villages, towns and cities everywhere. It will take place from the 19-27 June 2010, encouraging everyone to rethink their everyday life styles and switch to cycling to improve their fitness, confidence and self esteem. On the Team Green Britain Bike Week website there are lots of suggestions to help you set up an event ranging from led rides, cycle training, bike breakfasts, Dr Bike and fundraising to name a few. There is also free event registration, free event Liability Insurance, free promotional materials and merchandise, free website tools and more!
This free one-day workshop is organised by the Combined Heat and Power Association, with support from the Department of Health and the NHS SDU. It is for NHS energy buyers and will give practical guidance on how Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems work, the different technology and financing options available. It will also look at existing case studies and feature a tour of a working CHP plant.To book a place, contact Craig Dennett by email or 0207 828 4077. Download a programme at the CHPA website.
Quarterly meeting of the NHS South West Sustainability Network, for sustainability leads from all regional NHS Trusts and their colleagues. This meeting's topics include AMR (Torbay Care Trust), the Use of Resources KLOE (with guest presentation from the Audit Commission) and will also cover regional and national updates. If you would like more infomation, please contact Lynn Gibbons.
The 5th June is World Environment Day (WED). WED is one of the ways the UN stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and encourages political attention and action. WED’s aim is give a human face to environmental issues and enable people to realize not only their responsibility, but also their power to become agents for change in support of sustainable and equitable development. For more information visit the UNEP website.
Second of the two-day carbon management training presented by the University of the West of England, held at the SHA in Taunton on 03 June 2010 (rescheduled).
May 2010
EMS Easy Training and Support - Global Action Plan is providing training in environmental management systems (EMS) using the new 'EMS Easy' toolkit – an easier way to implement an EMS and specifically developed for small and medium sized businesses.
EMS Easy Training and Support - Global Action Plan is providing training in environmental management systems (EMS) using the new 'EMS Easy' toolkit – an easier way to implement an EMS and specifically developed for small and medium sized businesses.
EMS Easy Training and Support - Global Action Plan is providing training in environmental management systems (EMS) using the new 'EMS Easy' toolkit – an easier way to implement an EMS and specifically developed for small and medium sized businesses.
This webinar has been created specifically for NHS Trusts so they can better understand how to prepare for the CRC. SDU Director David Pencheon will highlight the impact the CRC will have on the NHS. Topics covered will be an explanation of Early Action Metrics, how NHS Trusts can benefit and how to achieve the Carbon Trust standard. To register go to: events_team@carbontrust.co.uk or phone 0845 543 8966.
This course introduces delegates to the successful tools and strategies needed to deploy an effective marketing campaign to achieve travel behaviour change. It has been developed as the second stage of training for delegates who have completed the 'Introduction to Travel Planning'. It is also suitable for delegates who have not taken the introductory course, but assumes that delegates will have both knowledge and experience of the theory and practice of travel planning and related travel behavioural change roles.
This event “Revolutionising Healthcare” will look at how IT can improve Healthcare, reduce carbon emissions and lower costs. It will also look at IT developments over the coming years. Speakers include Joanne Shaw, (Chair, NHS Direct) and Dr Libby Morris (Scottish Government eHealth Directorate) For more information and to register your interest visit the Public Service Events website. There are limited complimentary tickets for senior NHS staff
Sustainability South West and Natural England haev teamed up to present PLANTING IDEAS...for a Better Green Infrastructure, master class series. The master classes are an opportunity for all those engaged with the investment and delivery of green infrastructure (GI) across the South West to further explore and share the multi functional benefits that GI provides. Each session is a chance to learn from national academics and experts, discuss issues and apply your knowledge to your place, and aims to help you ensure delivery of better GI in new or regenerated places, and sustainable communities in villages, towns and cities across the South West.
April 2010
EMS Easy Training and Support - Global Action Plan is providing training in environmental management systems (EMS) using the new 'EMS Easy' toolkit – an easier way to implement an EMS and specifically developed for small and medium sized businesses.
EMS Easy Training and Support - Global Action Plan is providing training in environmental management systems (EMS) using the new 'EMS Easy' toolkit – an easier way to implement an EMS and specifically developed for small and medium sized businesses.
EMS Easy Training and Support - Global Action Plan is providing training in environmental management systems (EMS) using the new 'EMS Easy' toolkit – an easier way to implement an EMS and specifically developed for small and medium sized businesses.
Put the date in your diary! Walk to Work Week 2010 is taking place this year from 26-30 April. For more information visit the Walk to Work Week website.
Sustainability South West and Natural England haev teamed up to present PLANTING IDEAS...for a Better Green Infrastructure, master class series. The master classes are an opportunity for all those engaged with the investment and delivery of green infrastructure (GI) across the South West to further explore and share the multi functional benefits that GI provides. Each session is a chance to learn from national academics and experts, discuss issues and apply your knowledge to your place, and aims to help you ensure delivery of better GI in new or regenerated places, and sustainable communities in villages, towns and cities across the South West.
Sustainability is now an essential part of public sector procurement. The South West Sustainable Procurement Network (SWSPN) are pleased to host their first sustainable procurement conference in the South West, aimed at all those in procurement and sustainable development. It will also be of particular relevance to elected members and chief executives who have an interest in ensuring that sustainability issues are included in their organisation's procurement activities, in order to meet their organisational targets.
This conference will share findings and both strategic and practical recommendations from the Sustainable Social Care Programme. The Programme is exploring how sustainable development approaches can help realise the vision of Putting People First and support the improvement and efficiency agenda including CAA. It is a joint initiative by DH and the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), with support from the Improvement & Development Agency (IDeA) and the Sustainable Development Commission. For more information visit the event website.
This seminar will help to increase the understanding of what makes building materials sustainable. The choice of materials is governed by a host of factors including function, cost, and sustainability. The seminar will help to identify the synergies between these factors and answer questions such as: How does materials choice affect design and how can more sustainable materials enable more sustainable design? What are the links between materials choice and the health of buildings? How can sustainable materials help to protect and enhance historic buildings? How can these materials help to gain additional credits as part of a Code for Sustainable Homes or BREEAM Assessment? Fee: £160 plus VAT (£188 inc).
15 April is the closing date for the Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award. Public sector clients, architects, project managers, built environment professionals and contractors are invited to enter the 2010 Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award.
World Health Day 2010 will focus on urbanization and health. With the campaign "1000 cities - 1000 lives", events will be organized worldwide calling on cities to open up streets for health activities. Stories of urban health champions will be gathered to illustrate what people are doing to improve health in their cities. For more information - vist the WHO website.
March 2010
Confronting the Public Health Crisis - Global issues, local actionHealth and wellbeing in a time of ecological and economic crisesThe UK Public Health Association has chosen the South West for the Annual Public Health Forum taking place in March 2010. The South West is leading the way in collaborative working on combating climate change and promoting sustainable development and is delighted to be welcoming the UKPHA Annual Forum in 2010. Although Dorset is one of the healthiest counties in England, Bournemouth and Poole experience some of the starkest differences in life expectancy within its boundaries. The public health community are dedicated to reducing these inequalities and are eager to share with and learn from their colleagues across the country.
The Sustainable Landscape Series, sponsored by Arup Landscape, is a free public lecture series exploring issues of sustainability, sustain-able development and sustainable living. This series aims to explore various innovative approaches and themes connected with the creation of landscapes to enhance the health of both people and planet.
The aim of this FREE workshop is to give you a greater understanding of why people travel, what alternatives exist and how you can introduce policy and behaviour changes that support sustainable travel. The day will look at how travel is currently purchased and whether this provides best value, consider whether this helps adoption of a best practice travel policy, discuss achieving a sustainable approach to travel, provide practical advice on how to influence travel behaviour. Please register online at http://hub.westmidlandsiep.gov.uk/e...=84&EventRef=47
GovToday presents The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme: Defining the Way Forward Conference and Exhibition, which will be held on 16th March 2010 at Church House, Westminster. For further details please visit the conference website.
A recent report published by the WHO spells out the calamity of women’s health across the globe. Climate change will make matters worse. Find out the national and international issues from as far afield as India and Switzerland and closer to home in the NHS in England at this FREE event on 12 March (at 1.30pm). For more information visit the event website
This is part of a series developed by South West Councils (with funding support from SWRIEP, CLG and relevant Government Departments and Agencies) to good practice and learning events for SW local authority planning officers and other key partners. If you are interested in attending and would like more information, please contact Kate Murdoch on 01823 270101 or click here for her email
Groundwork South West Environmental Business Services (in ocnjunction with envision law) invite you to their EVIRONMENTAL LAW SEMINAR - 2010 ANNUAL UPDATE
Environmental legislation is only a headache if you aren't aware of the changes! The rapid expansion in the scope of environmental law has continued apace since the last Annual Environmental Law Update.
Quarterly meeting of the NHS South West Sustainability Network, for sustainability leads from all regional NHS Trusts and their colleagues. This meeting will focus on staff involvement, and will also cover regional and national updates, the Cliamte Compass and Productive Ward, the Zero Petrol team and a discussion about 'Use of Resources'. If you would like more infomation, please contact Lynn Gibbons.
Groundwork South West Environmental Business Services (in ocnjunction with envision law) invite you to their EVIRONMENTAL LAW SEMINAR - 2010 ANNUAL UPDATE
Environmental legislation is only a headache if you aren't aware of the changes! The rapid expansion in the scope of environmental law has continued apace since the last Annual Environmental Law Update.
Bristol Business School in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) would like to invite you to attend an address by Andrew Macey, Project Director at Local Partnerships UK, the local government partnership and project delivery specialist. He will provide valuable insight to both the public and private sector of the key success factors involved in adopting a shared services implementation model. This will be achieved through the examination of a Pilot Authority Case Study, focusing on business case implementation, transformation, continuous improvement and benefits of developing shared services models with other local authorities.
February 2010
The Sustainable Landscape Series, sponsored by Arup Landscape, is a free public lecture series exploring issues of sustainability, sustain-able development and sustainable living. This series aims to explore various innovative approaches and themes connected with the creation of landscapes to enhance the health of both people and planet.
Groundwork South West Environmental Business Services (in ocnjunction with envision law) invite you to their EVIRONMENTAL LAW SEMINAR - 2010 ANNUAL UPDATE
Environmental legislation is only a headache if you aren't aware of the changes! The rapid expansion in the scope of environmental law has continued apace since the last Annual Environmental Law Update.
Sustainability is a core business theme for almost every organisation in today’s global economy. Procurement is central to the sustainability agenda in specifying and contracting for the resources that organisations require. Everyone involved in procurement needs to understand how it can help to achieve the organisation’s sustainability goals.
NHS Sustainable Development 2010 - One Future, Different Paths, Conference and Exhibition will examine the overall Sustainable Development strategy for the NHS - an all-encompassing remit, which takes into account social, environmental and economic development - and how this interlinks with/impacts upon current Government policy to reduce the UK's carbon emissions under the Climate Change Act 2008; creating a sustainable NHS legacy for the future.
NHS Sustainable Development 2010 - One Future, Different Paths will examine the overall Sustainable Development strategy for the NHS - an all-encompassing remit, which takes into account social, environmental and economic development - and how this interlinks with/impacts upon current Government policy to reduce the UK's carbon emissions under the Climate Change Act 2008; creating a sustainable NHS legacy for the future.
The first of two training workshops the SDU will be delivering on 1 February, open to all Trusts in the South West:
Metrics & measures for carbon reduction workshop, 11.30 - 13.30
January 2010
Promoting healthy travel for a healthy workforce
This Masterclass will look at good practice across the NHS nationally. It is hosted by Addenbrookes Hospital, which has one of the exemplary travel plans in the UK, and is often cited in national and local media as having the highest parking charges, which are used to fund the excellent projects to enable sustainable accessibility to and from the site. Delegates will have a chance to view the cycle and public transport infrastructure during the day.
The NHS Sustainable Development Unit has a vision of NHS organisations to become an "exemplar in leading the population-wide shift to more active and low carbon travel such as public transport, cycling and walking."
This Masterclass looks at the policies required to bring about this shift, the business case for travel planning for the NHS and the wider health benefits that accrue from healthy travel. It takes place in Cambridge on 29 January from 9.30am - 4.00pm.
This one-day conference will explore How can we create environments that encourage health & well-being? With the growing recognition of the impact of that built environment has on public health, this timely conference brings together built environment and health professionals, academics and policy-makers to share inspirational stories of success and identify how we can all work together more effectively.