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RCS launches new cosmetic surgery information
We launch new independent information to counter the aggressive marketing campaigns some unscrupulous companies employ.
Latest press releases
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Tue14May2019
RCS comment on the Department of Health and Social Care’s campaign to raise awareness of the risks of cosmetic procedures
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the risks associated with cosmetic procedures. The RCS website has a wealth of independent information for patients to help them make an informed decision about cosmetic surgery. -
Fri10May2019
RCS sets out new guidance for introducing surgical innovations such as robot-assisted surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) has this week published new guidance to provide surgeons with up-to-date thinking on the development and implementation of surgical innovations, such as robot-assisted surgery and new operating techniques. The RCS says a strong framework is needed for developing surgical innovations to ensure that patient safety, as well as the patients’ best interests, always come first. -
Thu9May2019
NHS planning target for patients waiting to start consultant-led hospital treatment missed
The number of people waiting to start planned, consultant-led hospital treatment was 4.23 million in March 2019, 10% higher than the same period last year (3.84 million), official figures show. This means NHS Commissioners and hospitals have failed to meet a key target set in NHS England and NHS Improvement’s planning guidance for 2018/19.