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Health and Wellbeing Board publications

Sat, 22/10/2011

IDEA have just launched their Health and Wellbeing Board publication, “new partnerships, new opportunities” - see PDFs for a copy of the executive summary and a short version of the case studies to this email for your information. The full version (with the full case studies) will be added to the following webpage by the end of October: www.idea.gov.uk/health-partnerships

NHS Sustainability Network 08 Dec Gloucestershire CC presentation (P. Wiggins)

 

Powerpoint presentation by Peter Wiggins from Gloucestershire County Council, at the NHS Sustainability Network meeting on 08 December 2010 in Bristol. The presentation highlights their work on climate change mitigation and particularly adaptaion. Unfortunately Peter was not able to attend the meeting, but the slides were made available.  

NHS Sustainability Network 08 Dec Wiltshire CC presentation (F. Cooke)

 

Powerpoint presentation by Frances Cooke from WIltshire County Council, at the NHS Sustainability Network meeting on 08 December 2010 in Bristol. The presentation highlights their work on climate change mitigation and particularly adaptaion.   

Apply for the HSJ GCC Award - deadline extended to 30 July

Wed, 14/07/2010

The Health Service Journal is inviting entrants for its Good Corporate Citizen award. The deadline for nominations for the awards has been extended to 30 July 2010. Good Corporate Citizenship is about delivering the core business of the NHS in a way that supports the health and wellbeing of local communities while minimising financial and environmental costs. Taking part in the awards ceremony is not only an ideal way of highlighting sustainability across the NHS but is also a great way to demonstrate personal and team success in this important area. For more information visit the HSJ website.

Adapting to Climate Change event - attendee list (23.06.10)

 

Attendee list from the Adapting to Climate Change event held in 23 June 2010.

Presentation - Adapting to Climate Change & the Climate Change Act, H. Busby (Adapting to Climate Change 23.06.10)

 

A powerpoint presentation given by Helena Busby, Head of Statutory Framework Team at Defra, at the Adapting to Climate Change event held in 23 June 2010. The presentation explains the Climate Change Act, including Adaptation Reporting Power and what it means for health. It also updates what central government is doing to promote climate adaptation in the public sector and what we can expect to monitor and report on in the next few years.

Presentation - Public Health Impacts of Climate Change, L. Newport (Adapting to Climate Change 23.06.10)

 

A powerpoint presentation given by Dr Louise Newport, Adaptation Lead for the Department of Health (DH), at the Adapting to Climate Change event held in 23 June 2010. The presentation covers key information on projected public health impacts of climate change. It also highlights the work done by the DH nationally and via the WHO to help healthcare and related services adapt to climate change.

Presentation - Adaptation Responsbilities of Local Authorities, F. Swan (Adapting to Climate Change 23.06.10)

 

A powerpoint presentation given by Fiona Swan, NI 188 Project Co-ordinator for Climate South West, at the Adapting to Climate Change event held in 23 June 2010. The presentation covers information and background to Local Authority National Indicator 188 (NI188) and how it is used to help develop and monitor adaptation to climate chage. There is also information on how NHS organisations can work in partnership with local authorities and benefit from their learning and best practice.

Presentation - UK CP09 Climat Projections for the SW, C. West (Adapting to Climate Change 23.06.10)

 

A powerpoint presentation given by Chris West, Director of the UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP), at the Adapting to Climate Change event held in 23 June 2010. The presentation covers the background of UK CP09, the projections for the SW region and how to use CP09 for local adaptation planning.

Presentation - Adaptation of Existing Healthcare Buildings, P.Wood & P. Bull (Adapting to Climate Change 23.06.10)

 

A powerpoint presentation given by Phil Wood and Peter Bull of Arup, at the Adapting to Climate Change event held in 23 June 2010. The presentation covers some options for adapting existing healthcare buildings to climate change, including the effects of heat and flooding.