The Greener Practice Glasgow group has been running since summer 2020 and has been gradually increasing in membership and momentum! We provide peer support for GPs trying improve the sustainability of their practice by sharing ideas and resources and by encouraging use of the Green Impact for Health toolkit. We aim to improve local education on sustainable healthcare and to work with partner organisations to engage in wider outreach and activism regarding the health impacts of climate change.
We are a friendly and welcoming group who meet every 6 weeks via zoom. We also have an active googlegroup and whatsapp group. You don’t have to have any prior experience or knowledge to join- all interested GPs based in the West of Scotland are welcome, as are wider members of the primary healthcare team. If you’re interested in getting involved please contact greenerpracticeglasgow@gmail.com
Ride For Their Lives Cycles
Greener Practice Glasgow have collaborated with Ride for Their Lives to organise several cycles in and around Glasgow city. The first was organised to celebrate the opening of the Low Emissions Zone and the second to raise awareness of Clean Air Day. These were opportunities to meet local politicians and likeminded clinicians and to share ideas about improving active travel networks and public transport across our city, whilst keeping fit and having a fun morning cycle.
Co-chair: Dr Sian Ashby
I’m a Salaried GP in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow. When I’m not running around after a toddler I enjoy cycling, yoga and spending time outside with family and friends. I’ve helped to chair the West of Scotland group since its formation in 2020 and have loved sharing ideas with such inspiring and passionate GPs.
Co-chair: Dr Guy Pilsworth
I am a GP partner and trainer in NW Glasgow with an interest in diabetes and sports medicine. I love spending time in the outdoors in Scotland (or anywhere in the world). As a result, I have become very aware of the environmental issues we all face and the need for urgent action.
Read this interview with Guy to find out more about why he is so passionate about sustainable healthcare and how he has taken action with our local group.
