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Latest press releases
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Thu10Sep2026
Surgeons: patients continue to face long waits as recovery remains too slow to restore NHS waiting time standards
Surgeons are warning that thousands of patients continue to face lengthy waits for NHS treatment, as the latest figures show that progress in reducing waiting times remains too slow to restore the 18-week waiting time standard by 2029. -
Thu10Sep2026
Dental surgeons urge greater focus on the role of oral health in maintaining independence, dignity and quality of life in later years
The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) has published new clinical guidelines to support oral health care for older people, calling for oral health to be recognised as an essential part of healthy ageing. -
Wed9Sep2026
Surgeons welcome first allocation from NHS Estate Safety Fund, but warn sustained investment is needed
Surgeons respond to the government’s allocation of £1.5 billion from the £6.75 billion NHS Estate Safety Fund to improve NHS buildings, address maintenance issues and strengthen resilience to extreme heat.