Transforming healthcare: the role of nurse research in supporting the NHS Net Zero Agenda.

Fleurat, Carolyn; Williams-Fenton, Natalie

Abstract

The rising impacts of climate change, such as increased health inequalities and increase in climate-sensitive diseases, pose significant challenges to the NHS. Community nurses and nurse researchers are pivotal in driving solutions to meet the NHS Net Zero targets, while maintaining high-quality patient care. The nursing workforce represents a significant portion of healthcare professionals globally and is uniquely positioned to influence climate-sensitive care delivery and reduce carbon emissions. This article explores the role of nurse research in advancing sustainability within healthcare, focusing on strategies for embedding sustainability into clinical practice and nursing curricula.

Citation

Fleurat, C., & Williams-Fenton, N. (2025). Transforming healthcare: the role of nurse research in supporting the NHS Net Zero Agenda. British Journal of Community Nursing, 30(4), 184-187. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0047

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 10, 2025
• Online Publication Date: Mar 28, 2025
• Publication Date: Apr 2, 2025
• Deposit Date: Apr 23, 2025
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 29, 2025
• Journal: British journal of community nursing
• Print ISSN: 1462-4753
• Publisher: Mark Allen Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 30
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 184-187
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0047
• Keywords: Net Zero targets, carbon emissions, Community Health Nursing, climate changes, sustainability, clinical practice, Delivery of Health Care, United Kingdom, Nurse's Role, State Medicine, Climate Change, Humans, Nursing Research
• Public URL: https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/1195294
• Publisher URL: https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0047