Join Ben as he explores the critical intersection of healthcare and environmental sustainability with Dr Fran Cundill, a dedicated GP from North Sheffield and the chair of South Yorkshire Greener Practice. In their conversation, Fran shares her inspiring journey of spearheading sustainability initiatives across four PCNs. Discover how she crafted tailored green plans for each PCN, focusing on priorities like energy cost reduction, clinical de-prescribing, and green prescribing. Fran also candidly discusses the challenges and successes encountered along the way, emphasising the importance of integrating sustainability into daily healthcare practices.

Fran shares her focus on a targeted initiative aimed at improving asthma care within a PCN. This initiative has not only garnered positive reception but also resulted in environmental benefits. Hear about the successful implementation of an asthma project within a PCN, and the role of key stakeholders in driving the project’s success..

Introduction (00:08)

Environmental sustainability work (01:36) 

Turning the brief into specifics.. (02:53)

Working with each PCN.. (03:52) 

The biggest impacts (04:40)

The asthma project (06:33) 

Signing the practices up.. (08:32)

Setting targets (09:05) 

What changes were made? (10:14)

The overall impact.. (12:06)

The future.. (12:59) 

Key takeaways.. (14:11)

Finding support (15:49)

What's next for Fran? (17:38)

Visit the Greener Practice website here, the toolkit here, and the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare website here.

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