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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 1d

Ebikes are magical. Cargo bikes are magical.
Put them together and you have one of the most powerful ways to decarbonise our cities and make them safer, quieter, cleaner and so much more FUN.

Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 1d

Electric cargo bikes can replace many everyday car trips for the average family and “reshape suburban family mobility”, say Oxford University researchers. 49 British households were loaned e-cargo bikes for school runs, shopping trips, family outings and other day-to-day use.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 1d

Light up the night for #MyRideOurRight ✨

Nearly 50 #GlowRides are happening across the UK, find one near you or organise your own. Can’t join? Donate today and help light up the night.

🗺️ cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map
💛 cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 5d

Interesting research on attitudes towards & use of e-cargo bikes in the UK.

Particularly noteworthy for demonstrating the level of interest in e-cargo bikes nationally and the extent to which they replace car journeys. In a trial in suburban areas over 50% of the distance travelled replaced car use

E-cargo bikes as a personal transport mode in the UK: insights from surveys and suburban trials

This paper explores the potential of e-cargo bikes as a personal transport mode in the UK, reporting on a series of surveys and trials. Hypothesising …

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Dr Jo Maher NHS GP @drjomaher.bsky.social · 8d

Getting a few steps in before Active Travel/health conference tomorrow- on my walk to school - a long time ago! still looking glorious in the autumn sundown. Looking forward to catching up with @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social @ianwalker.bsky.social @petedyson.bsky.social

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Transport and Health Science Group @transporthealth.bsky.social · 14d

Getting people off the sofas and out of their cars does more to improve their health than any other initiative, so we need to make walking, cycling and public transport easier and more attractive for the least fit people,

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Prof Scarlett McNally @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social · 14d

Yes, @transporthealth.bsky.social! My latest @bmj.com article is about transport massively impacting on health, including the "why and how" of what needs to change: www.bmj.com/content/390/..., with lots of references and stats. Please share!

Scarlett McNally: Upgrading public transport and active travel can transform communities and public health

I’ve been travelling more on buses recently. After my recent hip replacement surgery, I was advised to avoid cycling and driving for six weeks. Buses have improved since my journeys to school in the 1...

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 24d

“The NHS and healthcare community should lead in calling for improved transport infrastructure, safer driving behaviours, and normalising active travel. Good public transport and active travel can transform neighbourhoods and promote health” @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social

www.bmj.com/content/390/...

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Prof Scarlett McNally @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social · 26d

Great talk by Clare Frank about preparation for surgery at #CPOCLeads25. Reduces complications by up to 50%. Resources open access at www.cpoc.org.uk/guidelines-a... @cpoc.bsky.social

Slide about physical activity in preparation for surgery with numbers of people inactive and picture of the CPOC website of Joe Wicks doing exercise.

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 27d

This morning Professor Denny Levett CPOC Direct-elect welcomes our Perioperative Leads Network to the #CPOCLEADS25 at the @rcoanews.bsky.social in London.

Today we will be going through a programme of rapid presentations from our leads to share best practice in perioperaitve care.

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Eva Montemaggi @evamontemaggi.bsky.social · 29d

In the UK, only the health cost of road accidents is estimated to be £6bn. There are also social and economic costs that push the bill a lot higher (between £30bn and £42bn). The solution is public transport, cycling and walking infrastructure. It saves lives and money.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 29d

“Helsinki has not recorded a single traffic fatality in the past 12 months, city and police officials confirmed this week.”

City engineer credits lower speed limits and smart design.

I agree. #Helsinki #VisionZero

Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death

A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and smarter design.

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · Sep 6

"As the new term settles in, let’s work on how to change our communities and encourage healthier habits. We can all do something."

Love this from @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social on #SchoolStreets, the need for kids to be more active, and the role of doctors. How was your #BackToSchool week?

Scarlett McNally: Building healthy habits for the new academic year

I love the new academic year. It’s full of possibilities and new routines. I experienced 20 consecutive years of my children’s new priorities and schedules beginning in September, and it still seems…

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · Sep 4

The evidence of the negative impact of air pollution keeps growing. We can do something about it.

“By lowering our collective exposure to air pollution, we can potentially reduce the risk of developing these devastating neurodegenerative conditions on a population-wide scale.”

Air pollution can drive devastating forms of dementia, research suggests

Airborne particles cause toxic clumps of proteins in brain that are hallmarks of Lewy body dementia, study indicates

www.theguardian.com

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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · Aug 30

Wow. Check this out.
Politicians actually trying to solve problems can achieve a lot!
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...

Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.

Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our suite of resources on Improving Behaviours in Perioperative Care aim to improve team culture, wellbeing, and patient outcomes across periop care.

➡️Online resources hub
➡️Infographic
➡️Poster

🔗https://shorturl.at/fPhjp

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Aug 21

The BSLM are hosting a free webinar on all things @cpoc.bsky.social and Prehabilitation.

Join @docsunil.bsky.social and CPOC Deputy Director @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social on how lifestyle changes can transform surgical recovery.

📅03 September 2025 19:00-20:00

More info: shorturl.at/DchNq

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Prof Scarlett McNally @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thanks @drjomaher.bsky.social & @bjgp.bsky.social! Great article! And it was lovely to meet you too. Thanks for your kind positivity about my @bmj.com articles and @livingstreets.bsky.social speech! #Walking improves #health.

BJGP @bjgp.bsky.social · Aug 7

BJGPLife: Living Streets Walking Summit: a GP perspective
bjgplife.com/living-...

#GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · Aug 15

Arthritis and cycling? A better match than you think.

Cycling can ease stiffness, boost mobility and build strength. Jim thought he’d never ride again – now he’s stronger, steadier and loving the freedom of his bike.

🔗 cyclinguk.org/arthritis-guide

Cycling with arthritis: how to do it and why you should

Arthritis doesn’t mean you have to give up cycling – in fact cycling can help improve your symptoms. Content Officer Rebecca Armstrong explains why and how to do it safely

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · Aug 14

Embedding physical activity into health systems has many wide-ranging benefits. We're proud to have worked closely with our partners, colleagues, & localities across Greater Manchester as we begin to deliver on our commitment as a ‘prevention demonstrator’.

Link: www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/new-imp...

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · Aug 12

This is excellent to see from Sadiq Khan.

The evidence is clear on 20mph:

“… the number of people killed or seriously injured on London borough roads reduced by 34% following the implementation of 20mph speed limits, with the number of children killed falling by 75% (from four to one).“

Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan

There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Jo Maher NHS GP @drjomaher.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Living Streets Walking Summit: a GP perspective

I first started noticing how little attention we pay to walking a few years ago. That was one of the reasons I attended the Living Streets Walking Summit in 2023. I came away feeling refreshed and rec

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Prof Scarlett McNally @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thanks @drjomaher.bsky.social Great article!

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Prof Scarlett McNally @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social · Aug 9

Please read this NEW Behaviours Carter from @afpp.bsky.social. Download it here: www.afpp.org.uk/about/afpp-b.... It's lovely to be at #AfPPANC2025 for the launch (and to speak). Endorsed by @cpoc.bsky.social and @civilitysaves.bsky.social. Please share. And use. #NHS

Behaviours Charter from AfPP on a slide, with President presenting. It describes personal behaviours like no bitching and workplace behaviours.

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Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · Aug 8

Reply from @eastsussexcc.bsky.social says "[This] is not considered to be .. causing a safety issue, as such there are no plans to carry out action at this time"
Remember cars park on this narrow space as well.
Just restore it back to the original !! 😡🗯️and read LTN 1/20

Bespoke Cycle Group @bespokeeb.bsky.social · Aug 3

This length of Edward Rd (overgrown for years !!) is very reminiscent of the many years Bespoke spent trying to convince @eastsussexcc.bsky.social that they should restore their shared path to 3m on Lottbridge Drove( LTN 1/20). Here as in the past have to cut it back to show them.

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Prof Scarlett McNally @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social · Aug 7

This link from @cpoc.bsky.social has nice videos from Joe Wicks @thebodycoach.bsky.social for people preparing/waiting for surgery.
@jkdhesi.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social

Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Aug 7

Today is Cycle to Work Day 🚴

Perioperative optimisation and preparation for surgery, can reduce postop risk and complications by up to 50%.

Exercise is one of our key top 7 seven interventions.

View our exercise resources to help support patients: shorturl.at/dCyk6

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 7

"Most fractures [...] due to minor falls, in the presence of osteoporosis [...] There’s a silent & increasing epidemic of osteoporotic fractures" says @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social
"need to focus on being patient centred [...] & prevent osteoporotic fractures"
www.bmj.com/content/390/...

Scarlett McNally: Let’s reverse silent osteoporosis and prevent broken bones

In my 30 years as an orthopaedic surgeon, the types of broken bones we see in hospitals have changed remarkably. We used to see multiple trauma from road traffic collisions, wards filled by young men ...

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