Recycle Reuse Walking Aids Project

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals’ Recycle Reuse Walking Aids Project is cutting carbon, saving money, and improving patient experience by reusing walking frames, sticks, and crutches across the system. With support from volunteers and the Royal Voluntary Service, the initiative enables easy returns through a “no wrong door” approach, aligning NHS practice with public expectations for sustainability. The project aims for a 40% return rate - equivalent to saving over 162,000 kg of CO₂e, or 19 journeys around the world.

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05 September 2025

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals’ Recycle Reuse Walking Aids Project is cutting carbon, saving money, and improving patient experience by reusing walking frames, sticks, and crutches across the system.

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