Introduction
Greener Practice Bristol and Bath started in the autumn of 2020. We meet virtually every 6-8 weeks to share ideas, knowledge and support each other in creating positive change to our practice. In addition to our meetings, we have a Whatsapp group and a regular newsletter.
Everyone is welcome. No previous experience or minimum level of engagement is required – just an interest in environmental sustainability and some enthusiasm!
What we’re up to
- Improving uptake of the Green Impact for Health toolkit (GIfH)
- Creating greater awareness of Planetary Health and increasing education
- Working with our ICB pharmacy team to Improve Respiratory Care and inhaler carbon emissions
- Green & Social Prescribing including nature prescriptions
- Working with the ICB Sustainability team
Check out our local ICB Greener Practice page for helpful local links.
LEADERSHIP:
Co-Chair: Dr Jess Wynter-Bee
Jess works as a salaried GP in Bristol. She is particularly interested in health inequalities, physical activity and nature-based health interventions and global health. She has worked outside of the UK in Sierra Leone and Myanmar and spent a year on around the world cycle trip before starting GP training. Other interests include climbing, hiking with her family and mountain medicine. She can usually be found outside, reading or drinking tea or probably a combination of the above.
Co-Chair: Tara Robshaw
Tara works as a salaried GP in Bristol, where she lives with her 1 year old son, husband and dog. She is passionate about sustainability in healthcare and at home, as well as being particularly interested in women’s health inequalities. After training in London, she volunteered in the Philippines caring for those hit by Typhoon Haiyan, as well as working in Australia, before moving to the South West. In her spare time, she enjoys being outside, growing fruit & vegetables at her allotment, yoga and cooking.