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Bevan Commission

January 2025

The Bevan Commission’s ‘Let’s Not Waste’ programme was established to help address waste across health and care settings in Wales. Building upon the ‘What a Waste!’ publication, the programme focused on six key domains: Workforce, Administration, Services, Treatment, Energy, and Systems (WASTES).

The programme aimed to raise awareness of waste, promote sustainability, and support waste reduction initiatives, aligned with the Welsh Government’s NHS Wales Decarbonisation Plan.

The programme engaged with a wide range of people and organisations across Wales, representing tens of thousands of staff. Through a series of targeted workshops, events, collaborative networks, and the ‘Let’s Not Waste’ pledge, the programme has created vital opportunities for healthcare professionals to access information and support, to work together towards reducing waste. Events such as the NHS 75 Conference and the Waste Masterclass for senior executives, led by Prof. Don Berwick, provided platforms for cooperation and knowledge exchange, greatly contributing to the programme’s reach and impact.