Eco Ninjas

02/04/2026

We had a brilliant Propel Ecosystem Road Trip yesterday with visits to the University of Bradford and the new National Health Innovation Campus in Huddersfield. It was great hearing about the support and innovation happening across the region but the tour of the campus really stood out.

Yorkshire and Humber faces some of the toughest health challenges in England including low life expectancy for both men and women high levels of obesity and one of the highest rates of infant mortality. The new campus has been created to help tackle these issues by bringing partners together across West and South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.

The simulation facilities were amazing to see with full ward setups including maternity spaces, dentistry and surgery… there was even an ambulance environment with a group of paramedics having some training- this is all designed to give students hands on realistic learning opportunities. Some of the practice mannequins were so realistic…..and some were absolutely terrifying 🤭.

It was also lovely catching up with the Propel team with fantastic conversations & enjoying plenty of laughs; especially when watching Tim East bring CPR practice to life!

A really valuable day with a great group of people

30/03/2026

We are so pleased that our theatre badge hats came as runners up in this HSJ award 👏

28/01/2026

New blog: Building the Business Case for Reusable Theatre Caps in Your NHS Trust — a practical guide to cutting waste, reducing costs and meeting Net Zero goals. Read how reusable caps can lower procurement spend, shrink clinical waste volumes and support sustainability targets across your trust. Read more: https://wix.to/BcEjWYV

e are pleased to share that our Parliamentary meeting at Westminster is now scheduled for the afternoon of 15 April 2026. This represents a significant opportunity to highlight how improving visibility, communication, and human connection in surgery can strengthen patient safety across the NHS.

21/01/2026

Big news: our Parliamentary meeting at Westminster is now set for the afternoon of 15 April 2026. This is a major opportunity to champion better visibility, communication and human connection in surgery to strengthen patient safety across the NHS. Read the full update and what comes next: https://wix.to/xaLFLLU

e are pleased to share that our Parliamentary meeting at Westminster is now scheduled for the afternoon of 15 April 2026. This represents a significant opportunity to highlight how improving visibility, communication, and human connection in surgery can strengthen patient safety across the NHS.

20/01/2026

We’re loving the future surgery show at Edgebaston cricket ground 🤗.

13/01/2026

New stand day!

Our brand-new stand has arrived and I had the cutest (and most enthusiastic!) helper to unbox it.

Little Henry took his role very seriously and was over the moon when he saw it for the first time. ❤️

We’ll be using the new stand at The Future of Surgery Show 2026 at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham next Tuesday, 20th January held by the institute of government and public policy (IGPP).

Exciting plans ahead, and even better when you get to share these moments with the little ones who think everything you do is magic. 🪄

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22/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025, we’re thrilled to reflect on a year filled with accomplishments and community impact. We've shared our wonderful highlights and what's coming up in 2026. Join us in celebrating a Strong & Sustainable Finish to the Year! Read more here: https://wix.to/VGSjMIu

As 2025 draws to a close, we are proud to reflect on a year of significant progress and impact. The past few weeks have been especially productive, and we are delighted to share key highlights, along with a preview of what lies ahead in 2026.

17/12/2025

What an inspiring day at the Research for Greener Surgery Conference in Birmingham! 🌍.

The stunning Great Hall was the perfect setting for thought-provoking discussions on how we can move towards a reusable culture in healthcare.

Key takeaways:

✅ Behavioural change is critical: shifting mindsets is just as important as changing processes.

✅ Global insights from Virginia Ledda showcased how different parts of the world are successfully transitioning to reusables.

✅ Academic posters highlighted incredible sustainable projects across the UK- imagine the impact if these were shared nationally so trusts don’t have to reinvent the wheel!

One highlight for us was meeting a theatre manager from a private Birmingham hospital. She shared that three of her team already use our Theatre Badge Hats which were a gift from the AfPP in th summer, and they’ve seen real benefits of improved communication & no more throwing away disposable hats at the end of the day!!

A recurring challenge discussed was reluctance to home-launder reusables at the recommended 60°C, due to contamination concerns. One of the poster abstracts was a microbial study conducted on home laundered hats & the outcome suggested that centrally laundering them was advised.

Many attendees were delighted to learn that our hats can be centrally laundered, removing this barrier completely, whilst also ensuring every person, including students and visitors, are clearly identified.

It’s clear that collaboration and knowledge-sharing are key to driving sustainable change in surgery.

17/12/2025

Attending the research for greener surgery conference 2025!

03/12/2025

We are thrilled to share our latest press releases highlighting the crucial role of our Theatre Badge Hats in enhancing safety and clarity in operating theatres. Check out the full story here: https://wix.to/UB5zmZm

It’s been an exciting time for us, with two major press releases shining a spotlight on a critical issue in operating theatres: unclear identification and how our Theatre Badge Hats are helping solve it.

25/11/2025

70% of adverse events are tied to miscommunication.
Theatre Badge Hats help ensure names are seen, supporting clearer communication.

24/11/2025

Curious about how Eco Ninjas are making a difference? Check out our latest post on their impact featured in The i Paper. Read more: https://wix.to/hOOOsgf

'I was mistaken for a doctor': The change surgeons could make to improve safety A simple invention could stop 90 million single-use surgical caps ending up in landfill every year.