At The Old Fire Station Surgery, we strive for a world that is better for people. The World Health Organisation state that Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity. This page looks at some of the ways we are tackling our own carbon footprint and improving people's health.
Cost of Living Crisis
We know things are pretty tough right now, and many people are having to choose between heating and eating. The following information isn't going to fix everything, but you may find it useful.
We provide foodbank vouchers at the surgery.
If you have nowhere to stay tonight or are imminently facing eviction you can contact Shelter
Green Impact for Health
As a surgery, we recognise the need to make bold changes in reducing our own carbon footprint, creating a sustainable, low-carbon health system that delivers the same high standard of care for our patients. We are achieving this through use of the Green Impact for Health toolkit and the development of a carbon reduction plan. We will ensure climate resilience is embedded in our long term aims to care for our patients both now and in the future.
Awards and Achievements
Reduce paper use where possible, including:
- Transitioning to email and text information for patients
- A move to 'paperlite' working environments, digitising wherever possible
- Double sided printing as default
- Our A4 paper is 100% recycled
- Recycling our toner cartridges
- Using recycled toilet paper in all toileting facilities
Promoting low carbon transport:
- An electric bike for home visits
- Part of the Cycle to Work scheme
Reducing energy use:
- Promoting Southampton Healthy Homes
Please take a look the the following website from the environmental centre to help promote healthy homes. You will get some great advice, help and guidance
https://environmentcentre.com/home-energy/
Southampton City Council
Southampton City Council are making our streets safer for people to walk and cycle - from reducing chronic pain to boosting the immune system, exercise is the best medicine.
myjourneyhampshire.com/keepactive
Park Run
We have become a Park Run/Walk practice and would love patients to come and join us.
Please see the good work the surgery are doing to help the environment (PDF, 391KB).
As a practice we are trying to switch inhalers to those that are less environmentally damaging. Ask the nurse at your next asthma or COPD check. For more information please visit www.greeninhaler.org
Please visit www.recyclenow.com for more recycling information
Breast Feeding Friendly (PDF, 177KB)
Real Nappy Network - To find out more and get support please visit the website. You can also burrow a set of cloth nappies and give them a go.
Mooncup
Just one of us will use more than 11,000 disposable sanitary products in a lifetime. Please find out more information on this reusable sanitary product.