Partnership & Networks

The NHS has a great opportunity to take the lead on sustainable development and carbon reduction in the South West, in England and beyond and should do so as part of its ambition to be a high quality service. However, it cannot address its impact on climate change, and become more sustainable, alone. It needs to work with partners nationally, regionally and especially locally in order to develop and promote renewable energy sources, sustainable transport for staff and patients and the procurement of goods and services that are sustainable and low carbon.

As one of the largest employers in Europe, the NHS has the potential to make a positive impact on the local community.  Good Corporate Citizenship  describes how NHS organisations can embrace sustainable development and tackle health inequalities through their day-to-day activities. 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.

This section provides information to support partnership working, with helpful hints, template management and actions plans, best practice examples and a list of useful resources.

LSPs

Local Strategic Partnerships provide a single overarching local coordination framework for local partnerships to operate. Every NHS organisation has a role to play in influencing and leading on carbon reduction within this framework. The LSP is responsible for developing and driving the implementation of the Local Area Agreement (LAA).

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Other Partnerships

The NHS should play a strong role in supporting other partners and networks, particularly with third sector organisations that deliver health and well-being services, and help them to intergrate sustainability throughout their work. Other NHS based networks should also aim to share best practice in support of sustainable communities.

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