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Latest press releases
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Thu21May2026
Surgeons call for urgent action from new Welsh Government as waiting times remain high
Surgeons have urged the new Welsh Government to act quickly to deliver long-term NHS reform as the first NHS Wales waiting times figures published since the Senedd election show that despite continuing progress, significant challenges remain. -
Mon18May2026
Cut above the rest: Winners crowned in RCS England’s surgical skills showdown
Two South East England based surgeons, Calvin Chan and Runzhi Chen, have been crowned the winners of the Royal College of Surgeons of England ‘s (RCS England) surgical skills competition, with 12 teams competing from across the UK this past weekend. -
Thu14May2026
Surgeons: Waiting‑time target met, but capital investment needed to sustain progress
With data published today showing that the NHS has met its interim target of 65% of patients starting treatment within 18 weeks by March 2026, the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) has said this progress is a testament to the hard work of NHS staff and the impact of recent reforms. Changes to outpatient pathways and new waiting list initiatives are beginning to deliver real improvements for patients.