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Sustainability at work - Simple Steps to Go Green in the NHS

The NHS has committed to reaching net zero, but for many of us, knowing where to start or how to contribute can feel daunting. You might care deeply about sustainability, but feel unsure about what you can actually do. This session is designed to spark ideas and share learning.

We’re passionate about sustainability, but we’re not the experts. So, this webinar aims to bring together likeminded individuals from across the NHS to explore how we can support greener practices in our work. We’ll share what’s already working and support each other to take action.

Date Monday, 14 July 2025 14:30 PM - 15:30 PM
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What will you learn

  • Real examples of NHS sustainability initiatives from across our network
  • Simple, practical ideas you can try in your local area or team
  • How others are navigating the challenges of making sustainable changes
  • Opportunities to collaborate with others in future sessions
  • A space to connect with fellow NHS colleagues who care about making a difference

Who is this course for

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re passionate about sustainability, or want to learn more.

Lead facilitators

Sally Vaughan

Sally started her career as an NHS General Management Trainee in 2006, gaining an MSc in Healthcare Leadership and Management as part of this programme. She has worked in various operational management roles across mental health and acute services since then, mainly in London teaching hospitals. More recently she was the Associate Director for Surgery, Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Care at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, successfully leading those services through the Covid pandemic surges and elective recovery phases. Sally is a qualified coach and has training in Quality Improvement methodology.

Sally supported the opening of the Heatherwood Hospital as a state of the art orthopaedic and opthalmology elective centre at Frimley Health and increased Critical Care capacity permanently as part of the post-Covid response. Her leadership and coordination of surgical services at Frimley saw some of the first 'green pathway' elective patients treated outside of London in a Covid-safe environment against a backdrop of her Trust treating the 4th highest level of Covid patients in the country.

Sally has completed the Nye Bevan Programme and she is a MBTI Step I and Step II qualified facilitator. She also has a Post-Grad Diploma in Organisational Development Practice.

Catherine Turner

Cath joined NHS Elect as Associate Director in October 2022, helping to nurture the skills and confidence of NHS people learning to use Quality Improvement (QI).

Background

Cath first started as a part-time clinic receptionist during university (2001) and has been working in the NHS ever since! Cath loves helping others to learn and grow, and to make a difference together.

Experience

Cath is an Improvement Advisor and an Organisational Development Practitioner. She also mentors, providing 360 degree feedback, facilitating MBTI, coaching the Affina Team Journey, and applying Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the workplace. Facilitating groups and teams is one of her favourite parts of the job – particularly Liberating Structures.

Recent accomplishments

Cath’s previous roles include Improvement Advisor at East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) through the Covid pandemic. She supported QI coaches, developing virtual facilitation skills and working with service users to shape the future of services together. She was also Organisational Development Manager through the acquisition period at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, with a focus on organisational values, staff engagement and building effective team-based working.

How she can help you

  • Quality Improvement – building capacity, capability and developing strategy and infrastructure, including service user involvement
  • Facilitation and workshop design
  • Personal development - through mentoring and 1:1 facilitation of the Health Care Leadership Model 360 degree feedback tool (via the NHS Leadership Academy)