Updated GMC guidelines (2024) contain recommendations about managing resources effectively and sustainably, advising that all doctors ‘should consider supporting initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare.’

The wider multidisciplinary team and practice managers also have an important role to play in this journey.

Why not have a look at these resources to find out more about actions which can make a difference in primary care?

  • Green Impact for Health Toolkit – sign up your practice team to gain access to a toolkit with >100 actions (big and small) which can be taken to reduce your practice’s environmental impact
  • RCGP Net Zero Hub – includes eLearning modules on a range of topics and a useful ‘Decarbonising general practice’ guide detailing non-clinical adaptations which practices can make to lower their carbon footprint
  • Greener Practice – sign up as a network member to access resources and connect with others – the network includes an active local NI group and a national group for GP trainees
  • Glas Toolkit – ICGP – informative and practical guide on actions which can be taken to lower the environmental impact of primary care
  • Susqi.org – provides step-by-step guidance on how to carry out QI work which embeds the principles of sustainable healthcare