We are pleased to announce that Coleford Medical Practice has achieved a Green Impact for Health Bronze Award in 2025.
This award recognises our commitment to improving sustainability in healthcare and reducing our environmental impact. By achieving the Bronze Award, we have taken important steps to make our practice greener, healthier, and more socially responsible.
What is the Green Impact for Health Scheme?
The Green Impact for Health Toolkit is a national programme supported by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK). It helps GP practices take practical actions to:
- Reduce their carbon footprint.
- Promote sustainable healthcare.
- Support the NHS’s ambition to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Why this matters for patients
- A greener practice means healthier communities and a healthier planet.
- Sustainable healthcare reduces waste and energy use, helping the NHS save resources.
- Patients benefit from initiatives such as improved recycling, reduced single-use plastics, and more environmentally conscious prescribing.
Learn More
For patients who would like to read more about the Greener NHS Programme, here is a useful link:
🌿 NHS Greener NHS Programme – How the NHS is working towards net zero.
