University and NHS partnership diverts medical waste and saves thousands

University saves £20,000 by repurposing unused medical items

A University of South Wales and NHS project has saved over £20,000 in equipment costs by repurposing out-of-date medical items identified for disposal. The initiative, a collaboration between the University of South Wales (USW) and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB), aims to divert unused medical items away from incineration to be used by healthcare students at USW. “This initiative is a win-win,” said Ashley Davies, Lecturer in …

University and NHS partnership diverts medical waste and saves thousands

A pioneering project between the University of South Wales (USW) and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) has successfully repurposed medical items, saving over £20,000 and significantly reducing clinical waste within just six months. Launched in response to the Well-being of Future Generations Act and the NHS Wales Decarbonisation Plan, the initiative aims to formalise a sustainable waste stream that diverts unused medical items a…