In 2020, Simon Stevens launched the Greener NHS plan to deliver a net zero health service. How's it going and how can we make progress at pace? Join us at this event (in person or online) and put your questions to Lord Stevens

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100+ nature & climate groups are calling on politicians to #RestoreNatureNow

Will you join them at the peaceful march in London on 22 June to stand up for nature?

We're calling on everyone to join us & send a clear message to politicians📢

Read more👇

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In what moral universe can this be the right thing to do: the lower the life expectancy of a local area in 2010-12, the greater the cuts to government funding in the subsequent years. Was this a deliberate policy to increase health inequalities?

Join us next Wednesday for the The BMJ and UK Health Alliance on Climate Change event 'In Conversation with Simon Stevens'

The architect of the Greener NHS Plan will discuss the challenges of health & climate change.

Register for online or in person attendance here 👇
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Join us on 8 May in person and online at this interview with Lord Simon Stevens, architect of the Greener NHS, to discuss climate and health, and getting the NHS to net zero. Register here >> eventsforce.net/bmj/frontend/r……

Richard Smith
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Greener NHS

Simon is the leader who required the NHS in England to get to net zero, a world first for a whole health system. Come along and question him on his thinking now. UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

We have written to GMC to raise our serious concerns about the recent suspension of Dr Sarah Benn.

There must be an urgent review of the basis on which Dr Benn found herself in front of a medical tribunal.

37 walking, running and cycling miles this week #NHS1000miles

‘Public trust and the reputation of the profession will be eroded more by the failure of those who could use their position of privilege to effect’

Following the publication of The BMJ paper on sustainability for future proofing the NHS, we're delighted to deliver an In Conversation interview with Lord Stevens, architect of Greener NHS

Join us in person or online at 4pm on 8 May
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Dr Sarah Benn was given a 5 month suspension of her licence today, after being found guilty of professional misconduct.
Greener Practice is part of UKHACC, which has responded with this excellent statement. Please share widely.

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“Dr Benn’s actions and her resulting custodial sentence posed no threat to patients, but her suspension implies they do.”

The BMA's Dr Latifa says today's GMC ruling sends a 'worrying' message to doctors.

Read her full statement here:
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“History will support the minority who took direct action to raise awareness of the consequences of our unsustainable reliance on fossil fuels & be critical of the majority who either passively accepted the status quo or condemned the activists.”

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Lawmakers aren’t doing nearly enough to prevent climate breakdown - solidarity with Dr Sarah Benn who has therefore felt compelled to become a lawbreaker. She is on the right side of history ⁦GMC⁩ ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/gmc-…

The GMC must find ways to avoid being on the wrong side of history to avoid removing the livelihood of doctors who are concerned and courageous enough to break what they see as immoral laws Richard Smith statement on Dr Sarah Benn
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37 walking, running and cycling miles this week. Some along the ⁦TCS London Marathon⁩ route in support of great colleagues- congratulations to all those who took part #NHS1000miles

April edition of the UKHACC bulletin with the latest news, opportunities to get involved and have your say, events and reports is here!

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Burning fossil fuels like oil is not only bad for the planet but for our health too

This GP is facing being struck off for peacefully protesting for the health of her patients and their environment

I’m hoping the GMC and ⁦RCGP⁩ see sense bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

1/7🧵This morning doctors and members of the public are at the GMC to demand action on the climate and health emergency. The GMC's responsibilities include setting medical standards and safeguarding population health. #ActNowGMC - tinyurl.com/28wvle4q

Today the BMA's GP committee in England has entered into dispute with NHS England over the 2024/25 GP contract. Katie Bramall-Stainer has written to NHS England stating her commitment to finding 'mutually acceptable solutions to this dispute to benefit patients and practices'. [1/2]