@FSSA.org.uk sees this as a major problem and suggested the #RoyalCollegesOfSurgery look at the issues in units and perhaps use their #IRM mechanisms to help units that are struggling, providing advice about best practice. With another wave coming, this is essential.

We are delighted to announce that Professor Duncan Summerton has been elected as the next President of @FSSA.org.uk. He will be taking up the post on the 9th October.

Independent Review of diversity in professional leadership survey surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RCSdiversity…

Vascular Society & MARIANA HERNANDEZ CA guidance on the challenges of restoration of vascular services Rouleaux Club The British Society of Interventional Radiology BSIR Trainees (British Society of IR Trainees) VERN CSVS SVN (Society of Vascular Nurses) VASGBI Circulation Foundation vascularsociety.org.uk/_userfiles/pag…

‘Recycling in theatres: what a load of rubbish!’ – have you read the article on anaesthesia and recycling in the September issue of Anaesthesia News? Log in required: ow.ly/8fzI50BexwC

With the increase in covid cases, please register of our webinar with Association of Anaesthetists on 10th October about recover of surgical services.

New guidance from the GMC on ‘Shared decision making and consent’ comes into force from 9th November. gmc-uk.org/-/media/docume…

Hopefully fever hospitals that can be used for elective surgery when not needed in times of crisis!

ICO launches consultation on draft Statutory guidance | ICO ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/…

From the The BMJ⁩. Are these predictions achievable? Discuss....

The Royal College of Surgeons of England Ring fencing beds can only happen when all the other resources to run surgery are also ring fenced. In many places that means continuing to use other Covid lite sites due to the way our hospitals are designed. #ItHasToHappen

📢 Association of Anaesthetists and @FSSA.org.uk joint webinar: Getting back to work: prioritisation and best practice 💻 Book your place on this FREE webinar which is taking place this Saturday 10 October, 9:00- 11:00: ow.ly/SY5Z50BFBUt

Today, the Presidency if the @FSSA.org.uk transfers to Prif Duncan Summerton and we wishe him every success!

⏰ 1 hour til log-in starts! ⏰ 👨🏻‍💻 Quick reminder that there is still time to register. So many challenges & opportunities to face when trying to get back to some sort of normality. Cross specialty expertise on offer here this morning @FSSA.org.uk #surgeons🔪 #Anaesthetists💉

#DesertIslandDiscs tomorrow features the first female professor of Surgery in the UK - Professor Averil Mansfield - a pioneer in so many ways. Please share widely and tune in BBC Radio 4 Lauren Laverne The Royal College of Surgeons of England Women in Surgery #RoleModel #ILookLikeASurgeon #AdaLovelaceDay

Being a consultant is really hard. And not because of clinical/medicine type stuff. It’s all the political, human interaction, managing juniors, legal stuff that you can’t learn beforehand.😔

One in ten patients with #COVID19 will need specialised input when going for surgery. Guidance from Royal College of Anaesthetists Association of Anaesthetists @FSSA.org.uk The Royal College of Surgeons of England & Centre for Perioperative Care will be invaluable, making sure patient's surgery is safe & appropriate for them. Prof Scarlett McNally 👉bit.ly/COVIDCPOC

🔐Peri‐operative SARS‐CoV‐2 infection is associated with significantly increased morbidity and mortality. Great new guidance on the timing of surgery from Association of Anaesthetists, Centre for Perioperative Care, @FSSA.org.uk, Royal College of Anaesthetists and The Royal College of Surgeons of England with clear implications for all 👇 🔗…-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…