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Prof Scarlett McNally
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Surgeon, BMJ columnist, Deputy Director @CPOC.bsky.social, President @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social. #Exercise. #Electric-cycles. #NHS. Views are my own. See: https://www.bmj.com/search/advanced/mcnally OR: https://www.scarlettmcnally.co.uk
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This is my mother's obituary in @thetimes.com. (Not my writing!) It's crazy how her life stretched across so much change. RIP.
Obituary describing the life of a pioneering woman, with photos.
November 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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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.
September 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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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.
August 9, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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My brother is an artist and I went to an amazing show, which had his stunning life-size sculpture. @heatherleysfineart
Life-size sculpture of a woman, with Scarlett and the artist (her brother) and daughter. The sculpture is incredible but sadly you can't see the beautiful feet in this picture.
July 23, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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Happy #Solstice!
This is my almost finished sewing/DIY/geometry project: my blackout-lining floor-to-ceiling satin curtains to maximise #sleep.
June 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Thanks! The @bmj.com kindly allow all my articles to be free to view. The image that acts as a quick link is always the latest BMJ front cover. So I'm glad you found my piece about #dementia (even though the cover highlighted a different article). Here's the shorter printed version...
Photo of a magazine article in the BMJ about dementia and how to prevent it with better environments. And the cost of not doing that.
June 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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I'll be speaking at the British Association of Day Surgery conference. On "How to change behaviours and get awesome team-working and safety". And @cpoc.bsky.social Thurs 19 June Manchester. bads.co.uk/conference/p...
Photo of Prof Scarlett McNally, wearing a theatre hat with her name and role. And a caption saying: "I am speaking at the British Association of Day Surgery annual conference 19th-20th June 2025. University Place, Manchester".
June 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Great talk by @claire-frank.bsky.social Preparing for surgery and preparing for discharge! Great for staff and great for patients. New webpages coming soon at @cpoc.bsky.social. At #Anaesthesia2025 @rcoanews.bsky.social
Claire Frank talking at Anaesthesia conference. Claire Frank speaking at Anaesthesia 2025 with screenshots of the new webpages about preparing for surgery and post-op discharge and life.
May 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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I'm ready to speak about @cpoc.bsky.social perioperative care. At #Anaesthesia2025 in #Belfast. Thanks @rcoanews.bsky.social
Scarlett wearing a microphone with a big audience behind
May 21, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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I'm ready to speak in #Belfast. At #Anaesthesia2025 from @rcoanews.bsky.social. @claire-frank.bsky.social is speaking too. Lots of great concepts about perioperative care from @cpoc.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Please book now! Early bird prices end Wed 16April. It will be a stunning @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social conference! Fri 16May is virtual or in Cambridge (baby-friendly). Or join us for Thurs 15May dinner +/- Sat 17May morning. All welcome. Please share! medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/news-events/...
April 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Please come to this FREE event "Good Future" for the public at East Sussex College. (Literally at #Hastings train+bus station). Sat 5April 10am-3.30pm. Drop-in. (I'm speaking at 10.30am.) How to make the future better (+ health). www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk/events/hasti... @ecobourne.bsky.social
Scarlett standing at the entrance of East Sussex College with a sign for the "Good Future event 2025"
April 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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If you're a Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England: Find your unique email approx20Feb from cesvotes.com. VOTE now. This is how we get the best standards of surgery, leaders, Colleges and future. I'm grateful voters trusted me in 2011. Re-post pls @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social
Pictures of 24 candidates (surgeons) who are applying to be on the Council of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 7 are women. The words state: "Choose your surgical leaders. Vote for College Council. Voting closes 2 April."
March 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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There are 20+ organisations of women doctors on the panel at our @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social conference. Hear us! The theme is "Redefining health - with women doctors". Please join us! Cambridge or virtual. Fri 16May. CPD points. Book now: medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/news-events/... All welcome
March 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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This weekend my oldest children have 28th + 26th birthdays! Here's my @bmj.com career article from 1999 = a generation ago. Having babies as a surgical trainee. Some things have changed... www.bmj.com/content/319/... We still need @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social + @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social + allies
March 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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This is a student-led event for medical students and others. Sat 8th Feb. Leicester. Only £0-20. About how to reduce racism and encourage the best talent. In-person or on-line: shop.le.ac.uk/conferences-... More info at linktr.ee/uol_medrace. @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social
Picture and bio of "keynote speaker" Prof Scarlett McNally. More information is at: https://linktr.ee/uol_medrace
January 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Congratulations to the winners! @docsunil.bsky.social donated 100 copies of the book he wrote with @drtonibrunning.bsky.social: “The Power of Preparation for surgery”. @cpoc.bsky.social advertised & sent 10 lucky winners 10 books each for their staff/patient benefit. Sorry to 41 unlucky applicants..
Book cover Sticker inside each book, showing that it was donated by one author, and giving further information about www.cpoc.org.uk. Text about the impact of the book - how preparing for surgery reduces complications. There are chapters about exercise, smoking cessation, etc. The text also suggests that staff will feel more confident giving tips to patients. It will improve confidence and results for both patients and staff. It includes references to evidence from https://www.cpoc.org.uk.
January 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Read our NEW blog/micro-education! HOW to treat tobacco dependency in acute hospitals. By Matthew Evison, @arranwoodhouse.bsky.social & me. On @cpoc.bsky.social blog/smoking pages. Info about new prescribable tablets, real #NHS experience @btsrespiratory.bsky.social + www.cpoc.org.uk/blog/diagnos...
Text from new blog about in-hospital tobacco dependency at CPOC.org
January 14, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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I'm honoured to be one of #100WomenInCycling 2024!
Sharing the energy with:
@bespokeeb.bsky.social @fsem-uk.bsky.social @bmj.com @eshtnhs.bsky.social @cpoc.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social Also please can we get more cycle parking at #NHS sites? And cyclelanes #Eastbourne @eastsussexcc.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 8:48 AM
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I love coming back to the Royal College of Surgeons of England. My short arms/selfie don't do justice to diversity in Council then, but I'm proud of what we achieved. Lots still to do... @cpoc.bsky.social @ginnyab.bsky.social @rcoanews.bsky.social @thebodycoach.bsky.social @laurahamilton.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 9:41 PM
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Woo-hoo! They're out. New videos from Joe Wicks. How to prepare for surgery. www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/cele... From @cpoc.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 12:14 AM
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Lovely to talk about the Doctors' Assistant #Apprenticeship. Celebrating graduations in East Sussex. @eastsussexcc.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 9:50 PM
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Powerful public event about how commercial influence is CAUSING widespread ill-health. Tobacco, alcohol, UltraProcessed food, pharma - distorting policy, science, media and norms. New paper: www.bmj.com/content/387/... Thanks @bmj.com @rcphysicians.bsky.social @who.int @kamranabbasi.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 7:42 AM