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How a green infrastructure standards framework can help the NHS deliver the ‘triple aim’

30 August 2022

Whilst the legacy of the pandemic leaves the NHS facing huge challenges in delivering care and services, CCGs and NHS providers need to stay on track with transforming services and facilities to deliver a sustainable NHS. By transforming the NHS estate to provide the high-quality green infrastructure that serves local communities, can CCGs and NHS providers better utilise NHS land to support health and wellbeing outcomes, contribute towards sustainability goals and deliver on their ’Triple Aim’.

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Tackling Fuel Poverty – The Way Forward 30 August 2022 The current Ofgem energy price cap of £1,971 for UK average household bills, implemented in April this year, is already 54% and 90% higher than those in October of 2021 and 2020 respectively. But the latest forecast by independent energy consultancy Auxilione warned the price cap could surge to £5,038 by April 2023, which would be a 380% increase over the October 2020 level. Whilst Britons are still enjoying the late summer sunny days, there is no doubt a national fuel crisis is looming on the horizon. It will affect literally every UK household and push many into fuel poverty. Read article

Road to Recovery: How Digitalisation is the Key to Modernising Outpatient Services 1 August 2022 Read article

Double standards? Assessing the Ukraine refugee crisis 25 April 2022 Double standards, discrimination, and inequality. Is this a fair description of the UK government’s approach to refugee crises? What does it say about our government and society, if we mobilise vast resources to support refugees from Ukraine, while deploying the Royal Navy to the English Channel to turnaround boats of refugees from other countries? Both are seeking freedom from persecution and a better, safer life. Read article

IGPP Announces Appointment of Managing Director, James Green 11 March 2022 We are delighted to announce the appointment of James Green as IGPP Managing Director. James brings to IGPP a wealth of public sector experience, combined with a strong background in institute and professional body leadership. Read article

Socitm report reveals digital trends for the public sector in 2022 10 January 2022 Socitm, the society for innovation, technology, and modernisation, has launched its public sector digital trends report for 2022. The report outlines that Covid-19 has had an immense impact, not just in terms of public expectations, but also in the way that public service organisations have reconfigured themselves around digital operating models to generate business continuity. Read article

Guest Post: Tackling the weight of Covid-19 business distress on mental health 26 October 2021 The economic disruption from the coronavirus pandemic had an unprecedented effect on the balance sheet of businesses and individuals alike by eradicating income streams overnight. Business owners must take stock of their financial position and prioritise mental health to protect themselves, their businesses, and employees. Keith Tully explores how company directors can access essential Covid-19 business support to remedy financial distress and the blurring lines between financial wellbeing and mental health. Read article

Guest post: Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace – Looking beyond the buzzwords 22 September 2021 Inclusion and diversity strategies should be commonplace in corporate environments across all sectors, including private, public, and voluntary. In this guest post, Paul Williamson explains why employers need to do more to eradicate barriers that are in the way of building progressive, diverse and inclusive workspaces in their fight for social change. Read article

Guest post: Taking the greener route to secure sustainability in the workplace 21 July 2021 Corporate sustainability is no longer just a buzzword or a temporary trend. The business community must unite to fight the climate change crisis and create landmark strides to achieve global carbon emission targets. Ahead of the Institute of Government & Public Policy Climate Change 2021 event: Meeting the Challenges of Net Zero Carbon, Jon Munnery of UK Liquidators shares his view on engineering sustainability in the workplace by taking a greener approach. Read article

One year after BLM, ethnic minority young people are still worried about how racism will affect their life chances, new survey finds 25 June 2021 Although all young people are worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their health and future employment opportunities, a new survey conducted by the Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG) found that Black, Asian and Mixed ethnicity young people aged 16-24 also rate racial discrimination and poverty as their biggest concerns. Read article

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