Our Roadmap to 2030
Climate Adaptation Training for NHS Organisations in England
Background
In 2024, NHSE North West, NHSE North East & Yorkshire, and NHS Greater Manchester (GM) teamed up with two independent organisations with expertise in public sector adaptation, Verture and Sustainability West Midlands, for a project that developed multiple resources, piloted two different training courses, consulted and engaged staff across multiple northern NHS organisations, and started building a business case for wider climate change adaptation in the NHS.
The two training sessions are now available as standalone sessions at a fee to any NHS Organisation in England, or can be commissioned as a package for delivery of multiple sessions. Below are further details of the two training sessions and how to get in touch.
The Becoming Climate Resilient training was originally based on existing training from Verture for the public sector in Scotland and has been adapted by SWM and Verture to an NHS and England context.
Becoming Climate Resilient Training
Who: Any NHS colleagues interested in learning more about climate change, its impacts on the NHS, and how adaptation can help prepare for and minimise these impacts. For staff in any area of the NHS, including EPRR, Estates and Facilities, Clinical, Pharmacy, and Community and Mental Health. These sessions are usually in groups of 10 to 14 participants.
Where: Online via MS Teams
Length: 4.5 hours (e.g. 10:00 to 14:30)
Be introduced to key concepts around climate impacts, risk and vulnerability. Learn how understanding, anticipating and adapting to these challenges is essential to developing a more resilient NHS. Explore existing tools and resources available to support you to plan and deliver effective adaptation, alongside the rest of your priorities and objectives, to ultimately provide excellent healthcare services to those who need it. This training includes a mixture of presentations and interactive activities, encouraging open and honest discussion and peer-to-peer learning, with ample time for rest and reflection throughout!
No prior knowledge is needed – just bring your interest in learning how to prepare the NHS for the challenges of a changing climate.
Empowering Leaders Training
Who: Senior leaders, managers, and decision-makers in NHS organisations in England. For staff in any area of the NHS, including EPRR, Estates and Facilities, Clinical, Pharmacy, and Community and Mental Health. These sessions can be for up to 50 attendees.
Where: Online via MS Teams
Length: 1 hour
Be introduced to key concepts around climate impacts, risk and vulnerability and how they relate to your role. Learn about five factors that help build the ‘case for adaptation’, including a focus on policy and regulation. Take away an understanding of the role you can have as decision-makers and leaders in driving adaptation planning and delivery forwards in the NHS, and some of the tools available to do so. It was recognised that senior leaders need both different information and a different approach to engagement than other NHS staff. Therefore, This session is just one hour and in a webinar format, although still keeping some of the active engagement from the BCR training and encouraging open and honest discussion and peer-to-peer learning.
For busy NHS leaders and managers in England, this one-hour webinar provides a concise overview of climate resilience and adaptation. No prior knowledge is needed, just bring your interest in learning how to prepare the NHS for the challenges of a changing climate.
Testimonials
“The facilitators were excellent and very knowledgeable while also keeping the session engaging.”
“The session was well run and the facilitators were very knowledgeable, experienced and approachable.”
“I came away with a lot more knowledge and food for thought on how I can influence my area of work.”
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Contact SWM for more information including fees. If you work in health and healthcare outside the NHS in England, we would be happy to discuss whether these sessions are appropriate for your setting.