Thursday 05 June 2025
The work of Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust’s Sustainability Team has been recognised nationally, winning the first-ever Sustainability Award at the 2025 Health Estates & Facilities Management Association (HEFMA) Annual Awards.
The award celebrates innovation and impact in sustainable estates and facilities management, and the Trust’s Sustain & Reclaim Centre (formerly known as the Asset Recycling Centre) was celebrated as a leading example of how to reduce waste, reuse valuable resources, and embed sustainability into everyday operations. The Centre is staffed mainly by volunteers who work in innovative ways to prevent items from going to landfills. By re-using and refurbishing furniture and non-medical equipment, they save the Trust money and support patient care.
Examples of the Team’s work includes:
• Upholstering, restoring and repairing chairs, for staff and patient use
• Cleaning and refurbishing crutches
• Rehoming furniture and equipment, including drugs trolleys and examination couches
• Sending stoma/medical aid and crutches to charity partner 4Ukraine, to send to that country
Niall Prosser, Chief Operating Officer, said, “This award is testament to the creativity and commitment of our Sustain & Reclaim Team and volunteers. Their work shows how practical innovation can make a real difference – for patients, for our staff, and for the environment. Can I thank the volunteers and the staff for continued commitment and excellent work.”
Gemma Heath, Sustainability Manager, said, “The Sustain & Reclaim Centre Team members are highly skilled, and are experts at creative solutions in giving new life to old furniture and equipment. It’s much better for our pockets and our planet to reuse what we’ve already got.”
Photo: Gemma Heath with HEFMA award
29 May 2025
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
