Sam COOMBES
Lead Medicines Information and Sustainability Technician
- Company
- EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION
- Position
- Lead Medicines Information and Sustainability Technician
- Biography
- Sam Coombes is a highly experienced hospital-based Pharmacy Technician with over 20 years in the field. Currently the Lead Medicines Information and Sustainability Technician at East Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Sam has a strong background in implementing large-scale quality improvement initiatives within healthcare settings. With more than five years of dedicated experience in sustainability, Sam has successfully led significant single-use plastic reduction efforts across two major hospital trusts. A winner of multiple awards related to sustainability, their expertise and commitment to environmental sustainability have positioned them as a leader in the field, culminating in now implementing and heading the largest inhaler recycling project in the UK. A recognized speaker at national conferences, Sam is passionate about driving innovation while advancing sustainable healthcare practices. Their work continues to shape environmentally responsible approaches within the NHS.
Speaker on
Breathing new life into inhalers. A collaborative approach to recycling
Round Table
Strategies for reducing carbon in respiratory care
06/04/2025
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13:30 - 14:30
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TPSD Room