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Tooth decay is a scary prospect, but it is the haunting reality for thousands of children. It is the leading cause of hospital admissions for children aged 5-9 in England. As children across the country gear up for a night of spooky costumes and sweet treats, the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) is encouraging parents and carers to enjoy Halloween, without being haunted by tooth decay.

New figures reveal that there has been a rise in two-year waits for consultant-led hospital treatment in Wales, while the overall waiting list has fallen slightly. Professor Jon Barry, Director in Wales at RCS England said: “Long waiting lists are having a profound impact on patients’ health, wellbeing and trust in the system."

Progress for women in surgery is at risk of stalling, as new data analysis reveals a growing gender gap in applications to surgical specialty training and a drop in the number of women accepted into fields like Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O). The Chair of the Royal College of Surgeons of England’s (RCS England) Women in Surgery (WinS) Forum will issue a stark warning later today.