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10 ways to reduce air pollution in and around your surgery

Air pollution – indoors, as well as in our cities, towns and neighbourhoods – is a major public health concern which calls for wider recognition and action…

Greener Practice Flies Sustainability Flag at Primary Care Show!

In May 2026 Greener Practice Directors Dr Honey Smith and Dr Katrina Davies were at the Primary Care Show in Birmingham to showcase sustainability in Primary Care

Greener Practice Sheffield Medical School winner!

Congratulations to Joe Keane, this year’s Greener Practice Sheffield Medical School winner! Read more about the SSC, Joe’s work and response here…

Greener Practice chosen as new delivery partner for Green Impact Toolkit

Starting this spring, Greener Practice, the not-for-profit community interest company enabling sustainable healthcare, will run the Green Impact for Health Toolkit (GIFHT), for the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). The toolkit is an essential resource for GPs to boost their environmental sustainability while improving patient care. Created by Dr Terry Kemple, using the toolkit

Sustainability prize pots for 2026

Looking for financial support for your next sustainability project?

Wondering how to kick-start a new venture requiring additional equipment or staff time?

Thinking of investing in green energy or large items where an upfront cost leads to long-term savings?

Gardening for health: Serge Hill welcomes Greener Practice

The scientific evidence is now clear that nurturing plants can in turn nurture us – as gardeners have always known. Harnessing this knowledge in general practice not only helps patients live healthier, more fulfilled lives, it also benefits nature and saves money. Healing and the transformative power of nature were themes of a recent talk

Success for Cheshire & Merseyside ICB on the journey to greener GP practices

Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) have reported impressive results from 10 pilot projects towards delivery of their Green Plan. Read on to find out more…

RCGP Net Zero Podcast

We’re delighted to share this RCGP podcast featuring one of our previous directors, Dr Liliana Risi. On the table for discussion are climate health equity, the environmental benefits of social prescribing and Liliana’s passion for the role of music in healthcare, in particular to help with breathing.

The Green Impact for Health Toolkit – what on earth is it?

Dr Honey Smith describes finding hope in action.

How a trainee’s QIP can help your practice achieve awards

Dr James Pumphrey describes working with his trainer Dr Abigail Fry to create a sustainable QIP.