As part of its sustainability efforts, the Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) has donated expired but still usable medical supplies including syringes, cannulas, dressings, and blood tubes, to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital. These items, no longer suitable for human clinical use, will now support the treatment and care of injured and orphaned wild animals.
Tiggywinkles, based in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, is the world’s busiest and most advanced wildlife hospital. Open 24/7, 365 days a year, the hospital treats over 13,000 animals annually and has cared for more than 300,000 patients since its founding in 1978. It provides free veterinary care to all species of British wildlife, relying entirely on public donations and support.
By redirecting medical supplies that would otherwise go to landfill, the donation not only reduces environmental waste but also supports the vital work of wildlife rehabilitation. The donated supplies will be used to give antibiotics to sick and injured deer, hedgehogs, badgers, foxes and other wildlife taken to the centre for treatment.
This donation forms part of the Clinical Research Facility’s broader sustainability initiative, also known as the OH CRF Green Plan. Led by Dr Caroline Zangani and nurse Abigail Roberts, the plan focuses on reducing environmental impact through responsible waste management, resource reuse, and community partnerships.
The initiative aims to identify opportunities where surplus or expired materials, unsuitable for clinical use, can be safely repurposed to benefit other sectors, such as veterinary care, education, or to support healthcare in developing countries.
By embedding sustainability into operational practices, the facility is working to lower its carbon footprint and contribute to a more circular healthcare economy.
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