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Lesley Crichton
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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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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
September 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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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".
September 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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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
August 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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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...
June 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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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...
May 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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If this continues, every place is Los Angeles

www.bbc.com/news/article...
January 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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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...
December 12, 2024 at 11:43 AM
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@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…
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November 23, 2024 at 8:51 AM
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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!
November 22, 2024 at 3:04 PM