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| name = Sandesh Gulhane
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| image = Sandesh Gulhane 2021.jpg
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| office = [[Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care|Scottish Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care]]
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| term_start = 16 September 2021
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'''Sandesh Prakash Gulhane''' (born {{circa}} 1982) is a British doctor and [[Scottish Conservatives|Conservative]] politician who has been a [[Member of the Scottish Parliament]] (MSP) for the [[Glasgow (Scottish Parliament electoral region)|Glasgow]] region since [[2021 Scottish Parliament election|May 2021]]. He is the Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. Gulhane is the first Hindu and first man of [[Indian people|Indian]] descent to be elected to the Scottish Parliament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Aitken |first1=Mark |title=As a large batch of MSPs with young children settles in for new parliament, we ask how easy it is to juggle life as a politician and a parent |url=https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/holyrood-parents/ |access-date=3 June 2021 |work=The Sunday Post |agency=DC Thomson Media |date=16 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/new-scottish-msp-and-doctor-didnt-hug-newborn-daughter-for-weeks-due-to-fear-of-passing-on-covid-from-nhs-frontline-3252986|title=New Scottish MSP and doctor didn't hug newborn daughter for weeks due to fear of passing on Covid from NHS frontline|last1=Bradley|first1=Jane|last2=Bussey|first2=Katrine|date=27 May 2021|work=The Scotsman}}</ref>
'''Sandesh Prakash Gulhane''' (born 22 January 1982) is a British doctor and [[Scottish Conservatives|Conservative]] politician who has been a [[Member of the Scottish Parliament]] (MSP) for the [[Glasgow (Scottish Parliament electoral region)|Glasgow]] region since [[2021 Scottish Parliament election|May 2021]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Gulhane, Sandesh, (born 22 Jan. 1982), General Practitioner, Glasgow, since 2019; Member (C) Glasgow, Scottish Parliament, since 2021 |url=https://www.ukwhoswho.com/display/10.1093/ww/9780199540884.001.0001/ww-9780199540884-e-295974 |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO |language=en |doi=10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u295974}}</ref> He is the Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. Gulhane is the first Hindu and first man of [[Indian people|Indian]] descent to be elected to the Scottish Parliament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Aitken |first1=Mark |title=As a large batch of MSPs with young children settles in for new parliament, we ask how easy it is to juggle life as a politician and a parent |url=https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/holyrood-parents/ |access-date=3 June 2021 |work=The Sunday Post |agency=DC Thomson Media |date=16 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/new-scottish-msp-and-doctor-didnt-hug-newborn-daughter-for-weeks-due-to-fear-of-passing-on-covid-from-nhs-frontline-3252986|title=New Scottish MSP and doctor didn't hug newborn daughter for weeks due to fear of passing on Covid from NHS frontline|last1=Bradley|first1=Jane|last2=Bussey|first2=Katrine|date=27 May 2021|work=The Scotsman}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Background==
Gulhane was born and educated in [[London]], England; he has two children.<ref name="standing"/> His parents were from [[Amravati]] in [[Maharashtra]], India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://react.etvbharat.com/english/national/state/maharashtra/in-a-first-indian-origin-doctor-becomes-scotland-mp/na20210517031658260|title=In a first, Indian origin doctor becomes Scotland MP|date=17 May 2021|work=ETV Bharat}}</ref>
Gulhane was born and educated in [[London]], England; he has two children.<ref name="standing"/> His parents, Prakesh and Pushpa Gulhane, were from [[Amravati]] in [[Maharashtra]], India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://react.etvbharat.com/english/national/state/maharashtra/in-a-first-indian-origin-doctor-becomes-scotland-mp/na20210517031658260|title=In a first, Indian origin doctor becomes Scotland MP|date=17 May 2021|work=ETV Bharat}}</ref><ref name=":0" />


He studied at [[Imperial College London]], having been a doctor since 2006.<ref name="Holyrood">{{cite news |last1=Thomson |first1=Jack |title=Doctor in the house: interview with Sandesh Gulhane MSP |url=https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,doctor-in-the-house-interview-with-sandesh-gulhane-msp |access-date=8 September 2021 |work=Holyrood Website |date=23 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He operated as a [[general practitioner]] in [[Glasgow]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-54880380|title=Covid in Scotland: Indian community prepares for a restricted Diwali|publisher=BBC News|date=12 November 2020}}</ref> having previously worked as an [[orthopaedics|orthopaedic registrar]] in hospitals in the city and [[East Kilbride]], after moving to Scotland around 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bmascotland.home.blog/2019/06/25/i-wanted-to-be-that-person-sandesh-gulhane/|title=I wanted to be that person|last=Gulhane|first=Sandesh|date=25 June 2019|website=BMA Scotland}}</ref> Before then, he was based in [[Birmingham]] and [[Newcastle upon Tyne]].<ref name="standing">{{cite news |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19250584.scottish-election-2021-doctor-standing-tories-glasgow-pollok/ |title=Scottish Election 2021: Doctor standing for Tories in Glasgow Pollok |first=Drew |last=Sandelands |work=[[Glasgow Times]] |date=22 April 2021| access-date=8 May 2021}}</ref> He was Club Doctor as part of the medical staff of [[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] football club [[Queens Park F.C.]] from 2017 until August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://queensparkfc.co.uk/medical-staff/|title=Medical Staff|website=[[Queens Park F.C.]]}}</ref> Gulhane continues to work one day per week as a GP.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Boothman|first=John|date=19 September 2021|title=Tory MSP backs ‘principles’ behind assisted dying bill|language=en|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tory-msp-backs-principles-behind-assisted-dying-bill-bj7b3kjjj|work=[[The Times]]|access-date=2021-09-20|issn=0140-0460|url-access=subscription}}</ref>
He studied at [[Imperial College London]], having been a doctor since 2006.<ref name="Holyrood">{{cite news |last1=Thomson |first1=Jack |title=Doctor in the house: interview with Sandesh Gulhane MSP |url=https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,doctor-in-the-house-interview-with-sandesh-gulhane-msp |access-date=8 September 2021 |work=Holyrood Website |date=23 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He operated as a [[general practitioner]] in [[Glasgow]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-54880380|title=Covid in Scotland: Indian community prepares for a restricted Diwali|publisher=BBC News|date=12 November 2020}}</ref> having previously worked as an [[orthopaedics|orthopaedic registrar]] in hospitals in the city and [[East Kilbride]], after moving to Scotland around 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bmascotland.home.blog/2019/06/25/i-wanted-to-be-that-person-sandesh-gulhane/|title=I wanted to be that person|last=Gulhane|first=Sandesh|date=25 June 2019|website=BMA Scotland}}</ref> Before then, he was based in [[Birmingham]] and [[Newcastle upon Tyne]].<ref name="standing">{{cite news |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19250584.scottish-election-2021-doctor-standing-tories-glasgow-pollok/ |title=Scottish Election 2021: Doctor standing for Tories in Glasgow Pollok |first=Drew |last=Sandelands |work=[[Glasgow Times]] |date=22 April 2021| access-date=8 May 2021}}</ref> He was Club Doctor as part of the medical staff of [[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] football club [[Queens Park F.C.]] from 2017 until August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://queensparkfc.co.uk/medical-staff/|title=Medical Staff|website=[[Queens Park F.C.]]}}</ref> Gulhane continues to work one day per week as a GP.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Boothman|first=John|date=19 September 2021|title=Tory MSP backs ‘principles’ behind assisted dying bill|language=en|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tory-msp-backs-principles-behind-assisted-dying-bill-bj7b3kjjj|work=[[The Times]]|access-date=2021-09-20|issn=0140-0460|url-access=subscription}}</ref>
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On 16 September 2021, Gulhane was appointed as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, following the resignation of [[Annie_Wells_(politician)|Annie Wells]] from the role.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Glasgow MSP steps down from front bench role for health reasons|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19585386.glasgow-msp-resigns-front-bench-role-health-reasons/|last=Paterson|first=Stewart|access-date=2021-09-20|website=Glasgow Times|language=en}}</ref>
On 16 September 2021, Gulhane was appointed as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, following the resignation of [[Annie_Wells_(politician)|Annie Wells]] from the role.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Glasgow MSP steps down from front bench role for health reasons|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19585386.glasgow-msp-resigns-front-bench-role-health-reasons/|last=Paterson|first=Stewart|access-date=2021-09-20|website=Glasgow Times|language=en}}</ref>


In August 2023, he announced his candidacy to be the Conservative [[prospective parliamentary candidate]] in [[East Renfrewshire (UK Parliament constituency)|East Renfrewshire]] at the [[Next United Kingdom general election|next general election]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meighan |first=Craig |date=2023-08-14 |title=Scottish Tory MSP announces bid to become MP at next election |url=https://news.stv.tv/west-central/glasgow-tory-msp-sandesh-gulhane-announces-bid-to-become-east-renfrewshire-mp |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=STV News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
In August 2023, he announced his candidacy to be the Conservative [[prospective parliamentary candidate]] in [[East Renfrewshire (UK Parliament constituency)|East Renfrewshire]] at the [[2024 United Kingdom general election|2024 general election]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meighan |first=Craig |date=2023-08-14 |title=Scottish Tory MSP announces bid to become MP at next election |url=https://news.stv.tv/west-central/glasgow-tory-msp-sandesh-gulhane-announces-bid-to-become-east-renfrewshire-mp |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=STV News |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
In 2011, Gulhane married GP and TV presenter Dr Punam Krishan. The couple have a son and daughter.<ref name=":0" />


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 06:33, 5 July 2024

Sandesh Gulhane
MSP
Scottish Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
Incumbent
Assumed office
16 September 2021
LeaderDouglas Ross
Preceded byAnnie Wells
Member of the Scottish Parliament
for Glasgow
(1 of 7 Regional MSPs)
Incumbent
Assumed office
8 May 2021
Personal details
Born (1982-01-22) 22 January 1982 (age 42)
London, England
Political partyScottish Conservatives
Alma materImperial College London
ProfessionGeneral practitioner

Sandesh Prakash Gulhane (born 22 January 1982) is a British doctor and Conservative politician who has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Glasgow region since May 2021.[1] He is the Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. Gulhane is the first Hindu and first man of Indian descent to be elected to the Scottish Parliament.[2][3]

Early life and education

Gulhane was born and educated in London, England; he has two children.[4] His parents, Prakesh and Pushpa Gulhane, were from Amravati in Maharashtra, India.[5][1]

He studied at Imperial College London, having been a doctor since 2006.[6] He operated as a general practitioner in Glasgow,[7] having previously worked as an orthopaedic registrar in hospitals in the city and East Kilbride, after moving to Scotland around 2011.[8] Before then, he was based in Birmingham and Newcastle upon Tyne.[4] He was Club Doctor as part of the medical staff of SPFL football club Queens Park F.C. from 2017 until August 2021.[9] Gulhane continues to work one day per week as a GP.[10]

Political career

Gulhane stood as the Conservative candidate for the Glasgow Pollok constituency[4] and Glasgow regional list at the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, and was elected for the Glasgow region.[11][12]

On 16 September 2021, Gulhane was appointed as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, following the resignation of Annie Wells from the role.[13]

In August 2023, he announced his candidacy to be the Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate in East Renfrewshire at the 2024 general election.[14]

Personal life

In 2011, Gulhane married GP and TV presenter Dr Punam Krishan. The couple have a son and daughter.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Gulhane, Sandesh, (born 22 Jan. 1982), General Practitioner, Glasgow, since 2019; Member (C) Glasgow, Scottish Parliament, since 2021". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u295974. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  2. ^ Aitken, Mark (16 May 2021). "As a large batch of MSPs with young children settles in for new parliament, we ask how easy it is to juggle life as a politician and a parent". The Sunday Post. DC Thomson Media. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  3. ^ Bradley, Jane; Bussey, Katrine (27 May 2021). "New Scottish MSP and doctor didn't hug newborn daughter for weeks due to fear of passing on Covid from NHS frontline". The Scotsman.
  4. ^ a b c Sandelands, Drew (22 April 2021). "Scottish Election 2021: Doctor standing for Tories in Glasgow Pollok". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  5. ^ "In a first, Indian origin doctor becomes Scotland MP". ETV Bharat. 17 May 2021.
  6. ^ Thomson, Jack (23 June 2021). "Doctor in the house: interview with Sandesh Gulhane MSP". Holyrood Website. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Covid in Scotland: Indian community prepares for a restricted Diwali". BBC News. 12 November 2020.
  8. ^ Gulhane, Sandesh (25 June 2019). "I wanted to be that person". BMA Scotland.
  9. ^ "Medical Staff". Queens Park F.C.
  10. ^ Boothman, John (19 September 2021). "Tory MSP backs 'principles' behind assisted dying bill". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Scotland Election 2021 > Glasgow Pollok". BBC News. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  12. ^ "Scotland Election 2021 > Glasgow". BBC News. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  13. ^ Paterson, Stewart. "Glasgow MSP steps down from front bench role for health reasons". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  14. ^ Meighan, Craig (14 August 2023). "Scottish Tory MSP announces bid to become MP at next election". STV News. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
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