The following links will help you to navigate directly to key documents, background resources, and news and updates.
These resource packs have been designed to specifically support each of the four primary care contractors to help registered practices consider ways that they can become more climate-friendly by participating in the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award scheme.
Greener Primary Care Wales Community Dental Resource Pack
Greener Primary Care Wales General Practice Resource Pack
Greener Primary Care Wales Community Optometry Resource Pack
Greener Primary Care Wales Community Pharmacy Resource Pack
A collection of case studies showcasing examples of all four primary care contractors that participated in the Greener Primary Care Framework and Award Scheme.
Video Case Study: Community Pharmacy
Video Case Study: Primary Care Dental
Video Case Study: General Practice
Video Case Study: Primary Care Optometry
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The All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre (AWTTC) along with Welsh Government, Public Health Wales, Asthma and Lung UK and Cardiff Metropolitan University have put together this patient animation aimed at improving inhaler prescribing, use and disposal in Wales. |
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Carbon Footprint Calculators for use by Primary Care Contractors |
A paper recommending the best carbon footprint calculators you can use in your practice to determine your own carbon footprint. This resource was developed by the Primary Care Division. |
| This paper provides background information and step-by-step guidance on how to download and set Ecosia as a default search engine on a work or personal electronic device. This resource was developed by the Primary Care Division. | |
| An information flyer highlighting what the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme is and how you can get involved. This resource was developed by the Primary Care Division. | |
| Our most frequently asked questions about the Scheme for both new and returning teams. This resource was developed by the Primary Care Division. | |
| Outlines the anticipated outcomes of the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme. This resource was developed by the Primary Care Division. | |
| An infographic outlining how the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme is aligned to key policies, strategies, and legislation. This resource was developed by the Primary Care Division. | |
| A collection of case studies from across Wales to showcase and celebrate the achievements of teams participating in the first year of the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme. This resource was developed by the Primary Care Division. | |
| A summary of the Greener Primary Care Framework Actions for Year 3 (2024). | |
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This one-page document has been produced to help you figure out where to get started, based on your practice’s circumstances. |
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| A simple tool to support the implementation of the action within the framework related to conducting a staff travel audit. This resource was developed by the Primary Care Division. |
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A Healthier Wales: Long term plan for health and social care |
Sets out a long term future vision of a ‘whole system approach to health and social care’. |
| The purpose of this Plan is to set out the Welsh Government’s vision for active travel – this links to the actions within the framework related to encouraging staff and patients to use active travel options. | |
| An organisation which offers strategic input and consultancy on sustainable healthcare research and practice to national and local programmes. | |
| About businesses integrating social and environmental concerns in their operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis. | |
| Resources for Sustainable Health to help organisations and individuals to consider the natural environment and the health of the planet and people in everything they do. | |
| Information on how to get a new energy certificate for your home, business property or a public building. | |
| Green Health Wales is a network of health and care professionals across Wales who recognise that the climate and ecological emergency is a health emergency. | |
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Health and Social Care Climate Emergency Programme - how NHS staff & organisations can get involved |
The Welsh Government Health and Social Care Climate Emergency Programme has been established to lead the climate change and decarbonisation agenda for health and social care in Wales, and support delivery of the NHS Wales Decarbonisation Strategic Delivery Plan. Find out more about the programme and how you can help reduce the NHS’ Carbon Footprint. |
| The Health and Sustainability Hub supports Public Health Wales with its contribution towards Wales’ well-being goals and in applying the sustainable development principle alongside the wider United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, to become an exemplar, championing and sustainable organisation. | |
| A database of environmental assessments within healthcare. | |
| Posters for pharmacies to use in promoting the appropriate disposal of inhalers. | |
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New dashboard to help NHS Wales reduce carbon footprint from inhalers |
The Welsh Analytical Prescribing Support Unit has developed a dashboard to report on progress in reducing the carbon footprint of inhalers used within primary care in Wales. |
| The Welsh Government’s plan for reducing the environmental impact of the NHS and addressing climate change. | |
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Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 Essentials Guide |
The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 is about improving the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales. |
Monthly e-bulletin for the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme. Each e-bulletin contains the following: Team of the Month, upcoming environmental days, and useful information.
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| "First Wins" Case Study |
ATACH (Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health), a network hosted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently published a “first win” case study supporting the work of the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme and its efforts to engage primary care works on low carbon sustainable practice in Wales [June 2024]. |
| Wales Climate Week (Day 5): A brief session providing an overview of the Public Health Wales Greener Primary Care Framework and Awards process [December 2023]. | |
| Driving innovation, supporting technology and stimulating partnerships across Health and Care in Wales [March 2023]. | |
| A news article related to the first year of the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme [March 2023]. | |
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Written Statement: Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme 2023 |
Statement from Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the Scheme’s re-launch for Year 2 in 2023 [March 2023]. |
| HSC Climate Emergency National Programme Newsletter | November edition of the Health and Social Care Climate Emergency National Programme Newsletter. [November 2022]. |
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Talks with eye care professionals in Wales about how the profession can work together to create a sustainable future, including three opticians who participated in Year 1 of the Scheme [August 2022]. |
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| Eye Care Digest | The 2022 edition of Eye Care Digest discusses ‘A Greener Wales’ and encourages optometry practices to engage in the Greener Primary Care Framework and Award Scheme [July 2022]. |
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The Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme National Launch webinar |
Recording of the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework & Award Scheme National Launch webinar hosted by Public Health Network Cymru. Information about how to register and participate in the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme. https://tinyurl.com/29s68h73 [June 2022]. |
| The first edition of the Annual Greener Primary Care Wales Newsletter produced by Public Health Wales. This resource was developed by the Primary Care Division [June 2022]. | |
| A Public Health Wales news item raising publicity of the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme [June 2022]. | |
| The first quarterly update detailing the Greener Primary Care Framework and Award Scheme produced by Public Health Wales. This resource was developed by the Primary Care Division [April 2022]. | |
| An e-bulletin detailing the impact of climate, nature, and health in Wales – provided by Public Health Network Cymru [April 2022]. |
Last published 01/07/2024