


29 Mar 2025

Recommended

Minimum 30 mins

Course

Access

Certification

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The Environmental Sustainability Awareness for Healthcare and Care Homes course is tailored for healthcare professionals and care providers to foster eco-conscious practices while maintaining high standards of care. The healthcare sector significantly contributes to resource consumption and carbon emissions, making sustainability an essential focus for improving operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
This course, aligned with UK standards such as the NHS’s Net Zero Carbon target by 2040 and the CQC’s Well-Led Domain, introduces foundational principles of environmental sustainability. Participants will learn strategies for resource conservation, waste reduction, sustainable procurement, and implementing eco-friendly innovations. Ethical considerations and regulatory compliance are integrated into the content to ensure alignment with national priorities.


Learning Outcomes.
By the end of this course,participants will be able:
To understand the importance and principles of environmental sustainability in healthcare and care home settings.
To implement resource conservation strategies, focusing on reducing energy and water consumption.
To apply effective waste management techniques, including recycling and minimising single-use plastics.
To adopt sustainable procurement practices that align with eco-friendly standards.
To integrate environmental health initiatives into professional practices and organisational goals.
To develop, monitor, and evaluate sustainability programmes for long-term environmental improvement.
Course
Contents.
01
Key principles, ethical implications, and the role of healthcare providers.
03
Green procurement, innovations, and future sustainability trends.
05
Practical measures for reducing resource usage in care settings.
08
Developing actionable plans to meet carbon reduction targets.

06
Strategies for waste segregation, recycling, and reducing environmental footprints.
09
Evaluating the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
02
Understanding energy, water, and waste management in healthcare and care homes.
04
Overview of UK regulations, compliance standards, and targets.
07
Building organisational commitment to eco-friendly practices.
10
Steps to implement greener operations while maintaining care quality.
This course equips healthcare and care home professionals with the knowledge and skills to integrate sustainable practices into their daily operations. Participants will learn to conserve resources, reduce environmental impacts, and lead initiatives that align with UK sustainability targets, ensuring compliance and promoting a greener future while prioritising quality care.
