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Lesley Crichton

@lescrichton.bsky.social

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Anaesthetist. Prof. advisor NHS Scotland Global Citizenship Programme. Vice Chair GADP. Runner and pedaller, for sanity (and transport).

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Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland @wwctrustscot.bsky.social · 19d

The power of e-bikes goes beyond the battery ⚡

To celebrate #WorldCarFreeDay, we've published a new report on e-bikes in Scotland and their potential to reduce emissions 🌍

Find out more in our latest blog: buff.ly/eKjtS4W

#ScotClimateWeek #LetsDoNetZero #ActiveTravel

Three women cycling with e-bikes explore an information sign on National Cycle Network Route 7 and the Lochs and Glens Way

A commuter in high vis standing with his ebike near the train station in Dunfermline

Woman cycling a cargo bike on a bi-directional segregated cycle lane in Glasgow

A woman standing with her ebike on a shared used path in Inverness

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Lesley Crichton @lescrichton.bsky.social · 22d

Spreading the Global Citizenship message at the Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress in Aberdeen this week.

I didn't realise how much I waved my hands around!

(Photo credits Alison Jarman and Lois Brand).

Me, standing at a lectern, looking nervous. A big screen shows my title slide: "Global Citizenship, Thinking globally, acting locally. Dr Lesley Crichton, September 2025"

Me, standing at a lectern, waving my hands about. A sign on the front says "Annual Congress 2025".

Lesley Crichton @lescrichton.bsky.social · Aug 5

It was a real privilege to attend the launch of the Scottish Global Health Partnerships Programme last week.

Resources to support NHS Scotland staff:

eLearning modules
scottishglobalhealth.org/global-citiz...

webinar series scottishglobalhealth.org/resources/

@globalhealthpart.bsky.social

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Lesley Crichton @lescrichton.bsky.social · Jun 17

Really looking forward to learning from the experiences of the Maldent Project today at our Global Citizenship webinar.

12.30 - 13.30 UK time - come and join us!

Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9e7b35...

Lesley Crichton @lescrichton.bsky.social · May 15

Absolutely stoked to be launching our new eLearning modules today.

A new resource designed for healthcare staff, to explore Global Citizenship in the NHS and ensure that Global Health work is good quality, ethical and effective.

www.scottishglobalhealth.org/global-citiz...

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · Jan 11

If this continues, every place is Los Angeles

www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Lesley Crichton @lescrichton.bsky.social · Jan 9

Up there with "it's cold in winter shocker"

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · Dec 12

Carbon emissions of single use drug trays - new editorial considering life cycle assessment by Kelleher et al #anaesthesia #environment #sustainability #Ansky

www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000...

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · Nov 23

@wildjustice.bsky.social has just launched a new petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting.

How will the new Labour Govt respond? Let's find out!

10K signatures gets a response. Currently on 6K.

Please sign & share!

#raptorresearch #ukbirding

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2024/11/23/w...

Wild Justice launches new petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting

Yesterday saw the launch of a new petition from Wild Justice calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting. At 10,000 signatures the Government has to issue a response. At 100,000 signatures the peti…

raptorpersecutionuk.org

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Lesley Crichton @lescrichton.bsky.social · Nov 22

Another year, another Society of Anaesthetists of Zambia conference.

So impressive - anaesthesia in Zambia just gets stronger, and reminds me that we are stronger together.

Congratulations, SAZ!