CIHT Learned Society Lecture - How transport damages health - and what changes could fix the NHS

This years 45- minute lecture will be delivered by Prof Scarlett McNally BSc MB BChir FRCS(Tr&Orth) MA MBA FAcadMEd HonMFPH who will be presenting on ' How transport damages health '.

An award-winning nationally-renowned surgeon, professor and BMJ columnist explains how health works, the massive impact of travel on health – both negative and positive - and how to fix the NHS

Schedule:

17:30 - Registration & Refreshments

18:00 - Lecture

18:45 - Q&A

19:00 - Networking

20:00 - Close of event

This lecture is free for all CIHT Members to attend.

Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. We will not be taking walks in's on the day.

Ticket Prices (Inc. VAT)
Members Only	FREE

Summary

Speaker Details

Professor Scarlett McNally qualified as a doctor in 1989 and has been a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Eastbourne since 2002. She is also an Honorary Clinical Professor at Brighton and Sussex Medical School and Deputy Director of the Centre for Perioperative Care – trying to improve preparation and pathways for people having surgery. Current President of the Medical Women’s Federation – women have different experiences. Previously an elected Council member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2011-2021, the ninth woman ever). She has an MA in Clinical Education and an MBA in Health Service Management. BMJ columnist, with all articles free at: https://www.bmj.com/search/advanced/mcnally.

She was lead author for the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges’ Exercise the miracle cure, showing that exercise at 150 minutes per week reduces the risk of dementia, bowel cancer, diabetes and depression by 30%. Exercise also reduces the risks of complications after surgery. She advocates for more active travel to improve health and reduce pollution.

4th Dan Karate black belt, living with myeloma and cardiac amyloidosis, mother of four adult children. Multiple publications at www.scarlettmcnally.co.uk and Twitter @scarlettmcnally.