Resources
Below is a list of key publications, guidance documents and supporting materials that underpin the National Green Theatre Programme’s work and support implementation at both local and national levels.
| Resources | Details | Published |
| New guidance on sterile gown use during spinal anaesthesia | New international guidelines on the use of sterile gowns when performing single-shot spinal anaesthesia have been published by leading anaesthetic organisations across the world. | April 2026 |
| The 'Great Theatre Turn-off': What do we need to do? | Highlights the opportunities available through reviewing infrastructure systems and demonstrating how evidence-based changes can support more sustainable healthcare. | June 2026 |
| Multicentre audit of the efficiency of hospital wide central vacuum systems | An audit to understand the clinical demand of central vacuum infrastructure within the hospital environment. | July 2026 |
| Multicentre analysis of 7-bar surgical air provision and use across NHS Scotland | Investigating the use of surgical air across NHS Scotland to assess whether centralised piped systems remain necessary. | July 2026 |
| Computer simulation approach to assessing Anaesthetic gas leak exposure to theater staff | Exploring how anaesthetic gas leaks disperse within operating theatres and affect staff exposure. | July 2026 |
| NHS Estates Technical Bulletin (NETB) 2026/1 - Generating energy efficiency saving through controlling theatre ventilation |
The new NHS England Estates and Facilities guidance confirms that significant energy, carbon and financial savings can be achieved through appropriate ventilation management while maintaining infection prevention and control requirements. It also provides practical guidance to support similar opportunities within NHS Scotland
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July 2026 |