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Latest press releases
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Tue15Aug2017
Leading dentists warn an estimated 1.8 million or more over-65s have an urgent dental problem
Leading dentists have warned there is an urgent need to improve oral healthcare for older people. The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons estimates that across England, Wales and Northern Ireland at least 1.8 million people aged 65 and over have an urgent dental condition such as dental pain, oral sepsis (a dental infection that can lead to blood poisoning) or extensive decay in untreated teeth. -
Tue18Jul2017
NHS well equipped to deliver breast cancer care, but requires improvement for over 70s, new audit finds
NHS services are well organised to deliver breast cancer care in line with national clinical guidelines. “Breast cancer survival rates are at their highest ever” said Professor Chris Harrison, National Clinical Director for Cancer at NHS England. However, services require improvements to meet the individual needs of older patients according to a new report. -
Fri14Jul2017
Manchester surgeon becomes first to receive Royal College of Surgeons cosmetic surgery certification
A surgeon from Manchester has become the first to be endorsed by the Royal College of Surgeons to perform cosmetic surgery. The cosmetic surgery certification, which was launched in January, aims to make the cosmetic surgery industry safer for patients.