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Medicines Waste in Care Homes

Sustainable business and solutions | Pollution, environmental and human health | Healthcare and clinical impacts

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH)
Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH)

Join us for this insightful PowerHour as we discuss the Social and Environmental impacts of Medicines Waste in Care Homes

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    24-06-2025

  • Time (GMT/BST)

    12:00 - 13:00

  • Cost

    Free

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    Scheduled

Description

Join us for an insightful session with Nuala Hampson, Pharmacy Lead, Centre for Sustainable Healthcare as we delve into the pressing issue of medicines waste in care homes. This session will explore the social and environmental impacts of medicines waste in the care home pathway.

Nuala will share her expertise on the current challenges, innovative solutions, and the critical role of sustainable practices in mitigating these impacts.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to reduce medicines waste in the care home pathway.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the scale and causes of medicines waste in care homes.
  • Exploring the social implications of medicines waste
  • Analysing the environmental consequences and the importance of sustainable disposal practices.
  • Learning about successful strategies and initiatives to reduce medicines waste.

You can view information on the project HERE.

This PowerHour is held in association with the IHSCM Greener Care Special Interest Group.

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