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16 Oct 2023
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is deeply distressed by the ongoing violence in Gaza, Israel and the Middle East and the resulting humanitarian crisis, which is affecting civilians on all sides. The tragic loss of life, including children, is heartbreaking.
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09 Oct 2023
A task and finish group has been established by the Intercollegiate Extended Surgical Team Board, which includes the surgical royal colleges, to address the gap in guidance for Physician Associates (PAs) and other roles in the extended surgical team (EST). The group will determine the scope of practice, training, assessment and governance arrangements for all members of the Extended Surgical Team, and how this relates to surgical training.
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27 Sep 2023
We are aware of the concerns expressed by our colleagues regarding the current and planned expansion of non-medically qualified roles, which will inevitably affect the surgical team. We share concerns about the activities that some members of the extended surgical team have anecdotally been allowed to undertake locally.
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26 Sep 2023
Many people across the UK do not have access to dental care due to the shortage of NHS dentists.
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22 Sep 2023
The Surgical Royal Colleges and Surgical Specialty Associations of the UK and Ireland Reaffirm Standards for Cosmetic Surgery
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11 Sep 2023
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08 Aug 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mr Kenneth Richard Ray OBE, FDSRCS, FRCS, a former Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
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04 Aug 2023
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04 Aug 2023
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03 Jul 2023
Together with the Surgical Royal Colleges, Specialty Associations and their training organisations, the Royal College of Surgeons of England have published a joint statement on consultant industrial action.
