BMA report

Sustainable and environmentally friendly general practice report

Ways in which GP practices can develop, and can be helped to develop, environmentally responsible practices, as part of the campaign for carbon neutrality by 2030.

Location: England
Audience: GPs Practice managers
Updated: Monday 14 April 2025
Topics: GP practices
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What you'll get from this report

  • The current state of general practice's carbon footprint.
  • Six priorities the Government must support general practice with to address climate change.
  • A 10 point plan for the Government and NHSE/I to take immediate steps.
Contract 01
BMA Law provides specialised legal guidance in relation to your GP Premises

BMA members can benefit from discounted rates with:

  • Negotiating the terms of your lease and ensuring they comply with NHS requirements
  • Negotiating services charges
  • Buying and selling your GP premises
  • Liaising with banks in respect of any funding
  • Assigning your lease or transferring any freehold property when a GP partner leaves or joins your partnership
  • Updating Land Registry where necessary on any change of a GP lease or freehold property

For expert legal advice – please contact BMA Law

How we can help
Topics
  • The carbon footprint of general practice
  • Green Impact for Health
  • Prescribing
  • Social prescribing
  • Equipment
  • Remote consultations
  • Infrastructure and premises
  • Call to action