Information for patients
Sustainable healthcare aims to work in partnership with patients and communities to improve health, whilst reducing the impacts of the climate and ecological crisis.
The public is becoming increasingly aware of the climate and ecological crisis as an important issue facing the world. Here we will share information about how the climate crisis is a health crisis, and the win win solutions that deliver better health to you and the planet at the same time.
With the current rising energy costs we hope this information leaflet by Severine Turgis for Future Collaborations will come in handy – giving guidance on how to get help with bills, and how to make your home more efficient.
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How does the climate crisis affect our health and how can taking action on the Climate Crisis make all our lives better?
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We might not be able to solve the climate crisis by our individual actions, but every action we take brings us a little closer to governments taking the action we need. Checking your own carbon footprint can help you identify areas where you could take action.
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Tests, treatments and procedures are not always necessary and can do more harm than good.
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There is increasing evidence that nature-based activities have benefits for physical and mental health and immune functioning.
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Active travel is a way of incorporating physical activity into necessary journeys, so you help your own fitness and the planet at the same time.
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Air pollution kills approximately 7 million people prematurely worldwide, and up to 36,000 people prematurely in the UK.
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Physical Activity has huge health benefits. The greatest health benefits come in the transition from being sedentary or minimally active, to doing some activity.
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Fortunately the healthiest diet for our own health also turns out to be the most healthy for our planet too.
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Some inhalers have a much higher carbon footprint than others so you may want to review your inhalers.
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Reusable period products are much better for the planet and much much cheaper for people who have periods too.
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We can easily get caught up in the doom and gloom of the climate crisis, but here are some good news stories about people making changes in their lives which benefit themselves and the planet.
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