Glasgow and west of Scotland

Introduction

The Greener Practice Glasgow group has been running since summer 2020 and has been gradually increasing in membership and momentum! We provide peer support for GPs trying improve the sustainability of their practice by sharing ideas and resources and by encouraging use of the Green Impact for Health toolkit. We aim to improve local education on sustainable healthcare and to work with partner organisations to engage in wider outreach and activism regarding the health impacts of climate change.

Leadership

Chair: Dr. Guy Pilsworth

I am a GP partner and trainer working in the suburbs of Glasgow. I’ve always had a keen interest in nature and the environment. I enjoy spending time walking, climbing and skiing in the mountains of Scotland. Closer to home, I like cycling/running round Glasgow and spending time in the garden. I have been able to lead some work in collaboration with Scotland’s CMO, looking at making primary care more environmentally sustainable. 

How we work

We are a friendly and welcoming group who meet every 6 weeks via zoom. We also have an active googlegroup and whatsapp group.

What we do

Ride For Their Lives Cycles

Greener Practice Glasgow have collaborated with Ride for Their Lives to organise several cycles in and around Glasgow city. The first was organised to celebrate the opening of the Low Emissions Zone and the second to raise awareness of Clean Air Day. These were opportunities to meet local politicians and likeminded clinicians and to share ideas about improving active travel networks and public transport across our city, whilst keeping fit and having a fun morning cycle.

Greening General Practice

This succinct document created by our group members summarises some simple steps clinicians can take to reduce the environmental impact of their work. It is full of useful tips, tricks and links to further info. Please share with your own practice team!