ArticleBMJ open2025
Readiness to reduce primary care-associated carbon emissions in England: a cross-sectional survey of clinical and non-clinical staff views.
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- Engaging patients in the decarbonisation of primary care: findings from a cross-sectional survey in England.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Supporting general practices to develop green action plans to reduce carbon emissions: development and evaluation of the feasibility of a workshop-based intervention.Primary health care research & development · 2026Article
- Towards an environmentally sustainable and resilient healthcare system: a roadmap for Italy.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Mobilising Knowledge for General Practice Decarbonisation: Maximising Impact Through a Multi-Stakeholder Workshop.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo describe current levels of interest and action around decarbonisation in general practice settings, and awareness and use of currently available materials designed to support general practice teams undertake decarbonisation activity.
designCross-sectional, mixed methods, online survey.
setting473 general practices in three Integrated Care Board regions in England.
participantsMultiprofessional general practice staff.
resultsThere were 328 responses from 163 (34.5%) practices. Most respondents were general practitioner (GP) partners (98; 29.9%), other clinical staff (93; 28.3%) or managerial staff (76; 23.2%). 229 (69.8%) respondents felt that acting to reduce carbon emissions from primary care is a legitimate part of general practice activity. However, only 44 (13.4%) felt that there is sufficient training and resources to support such activity, and only 59 (18.0%) agreed that there was sufficient leadership from higher levels within the health service to enable this. 58 (35.6%) practices had a lead for sustainability, generally managerial staff (22; 37.9%) or GP partners (17; 29.3%). Compared to other practices, those with a decarbonisation lead reported increased levels of decarbonisation actions currently being undertaken (mean = 5.2 vs 3.1; t(161) = 7.7, p<0.001); use of resource materials that support decarbonisation (79.3% vs 32.3%; χ
conclusionsThis survey provides insight into how English general practices and their staff regard decarbonisation activities. The findings highlight the importance of leadership, resources and incentives in driving such activities and have implications for initiatives to help achieve wider decarbonisation goals in healthcare.
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