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The CBS is committed to looking after the welfare of #surgeons, the extended surgical team and their families https://linktr.ee/UKsurgeons
A 10-year plan promises to transform cancer care through use of artificial intelligence, robotic surgeries and access to genomic testing, all wrapped up in the NHS App as the front door www.computerweekly.com/news/3666388... #UKsurgeons #medtech #roboticsurgery #cancer
NHS publishes tech-laden cancer plan | Computer Weekly
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a 10-year National Cancer Plan, aiming to overhaul cancer care in the UK by utilising technological innovations.
www.computerweekly.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:35 PM
🚨 Meet CBS at The Surgeon Show!

The Confederation of British Surgery has confirmed it will be exhibiting at The Surgeon Show in London on 20 February, bringing its message of representation, support and national advocacy.

More info here surgeonshow.com #UKsurgeons
February 10, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Join CBS today!
It’s February already!

So isn’t it time to wake up and smell the coffee?

Start the month by joining CBS TODAY and enjoy all its benefits for less than the price of ONE coffee per week!

Membership options to suit all!

Sign up now! www.cbsgb.co.uk/membership_i... #UKsurgeons
February 4, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Essential webinar this month..
Key Tax Moves Before 5 April

The 5 April deadline is fast approaching – and some valuable tax reliefs will soon disappear. Join our free webinar to learn the smart moves you can make now.

 7pm, 26th February 2026

Duration: 60 minutes

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260226 CBS webinar - Act Now: Key Tax Moves Before 5 April
In association with The Confederation of British Surgeons
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February 4, 2026 at 1:34 PM
More research is needed into whether there may be a link between weight-loss injections and an increase in gallbladder removals, specialists have said www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #UKsurgeons #ozempic #jabs
Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
A patient who underwent pioneering robotic surgery to remove a cancerous tumour and create a new food pipe said the “amazing” 12-hour procedure allowed him to be back on his feet within days www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #UKsurgeons #roboticsurgery
Norwich patient hails 'incredible' robotic cancer surgery
The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is the site with the highest number of surgical robots in the East.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:35 PM
It’s February already!

So isn’t it time to wake up and smell the coffee?

Start the month by joining CBS TODAY and enjoy all its benefits for less than the price of ONE coffee per week!

Membership options to suit all!

Sign up now! www.cbsgb.co.uk/membership_i... #UKsurgeons
February 2, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Thinking about your medical elective but not sure where to start?

Electives Unmasked was a student-led webinar series designed to help you organise and maximise your elective experience.

Find the slides from our three-part series on the CBS website now.
www.cbsgb.co.uk/elective_ser... #UKsurgeons
January 20, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Key Tax Moves Before 5 April

The 5 April deadline is fast approaching – and some valuable tax reliefs will soon disappear. Join our free webinar to learn the smart moves you can make now.

 7pm, 26th February 2026

Duration: 60 minutes

Secure your place now my.demio.com/ref/FjLkl0yW...
260226 CBS webinar - Act Now: Key Tax Moves Before 5 April
In association with The Confederation of British Surgeons
my.demio.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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Alarming figures on the cost to the NHS of correcting cheap cosmetic surgery abroad
January 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Complications from traveling abroad for weight-loss surgery and cosmetic surgery could be costing the NHS up to £20,000 per patient www.independent.co.uk/news/health/... #medicaltourism #cosmeticsurgery
Complications from medical tourism costs the NHS £20,000 per patient, study says
Medical tourism industry is worth more than $400 billion (£300 billion) annually, with anticipated year on year growth of 25 per cent
www.independent.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Surgical training is in trouble, not because of unwillingness to teach, or lack of motivation, but because surgical training and education is not protected or properly considered, within current job planning structures.

Read the latest CBS blog www.cbsgb.co.uk/news/131/its... #UKsurgeons #training
It's Time to get Training Back on Track
Surgical training in the UK is in trouble, not because of unwillingness to teach, or lack of motivation, but because surgical training and education is simply not protected, or even properly...
www.cbsgb.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
An expert has poured water on Elon Musk’s claim that AI surgeons will be better than humans in just three years www.independent.co.uk/tech/elon-mu... #roboticsurgery #AI
Elon Musk says AI surgeons will be better than humans in just three years
Musk is ‘too optimistic’, with years of comparative testing required before robots can work on humans, an expert says
www.independent.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
It’s 2026.

So isn’t it time to wake up and smell the coffee?

Start the new year by joining CBS TODAY and enjoy all its benefits for less than the price of ONE coffee per week!

Membership options to suit all!

Sign up now! www.cbsgb.co.uk/membership_i... #UKsurgeons
January 13, 2026 at 11:37 AM
🚨 The Surgeon Show 2026

CBS Members are invited to attend the The Surgeon Show.

Register now for an essential event within the inspiring Minster Building in central London on Friday, 20 February 2026 surgeonshow.com #UKsurgeons
January 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Inquest hears that the family of a mother-of-two who died after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Turkey are concerned she was not fit for the procedures news.sky.com/story/britis... #cosmeticsurgery #medicaltourism #BBL
British mother died due to complications of cosmetic surgery in Turkey, inquest finds
Sophie Hunt, 34, died from multiple organ failure and suffered three cardiac arrests following tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift procedures in Istanbul in 2022.
news.sky.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Very well deserved!
Huge congratulations to Scarlett McNally, who has been made an OBE for services to medicine, surgery and the NHS.

Professor Scarlett McNally is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who served as Deputy Director at the Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC). #UKsurgeons #Honours
January 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Experts say some cosmetic surgery chains are using misleading ads to market risky procedures medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01... #cosmeticsurgery
Cosmetic surgery chains use misleading ads to market risky procedures, experts say
Glossy social media ads promising "lunchtime fat removal" and "freckle-sized" scars draw thousands of patients to cosmetic surgery chains.
medicalxpress.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Top UK eye surgeon Ali Mearza has spoken to national TV about the dangers of Brits travelling abroad for permanent eye colour change surgery uk.news.yahoo.com/eye-surgeon-... #UKsurgeons #eyesurgery #cosmeticsurgery
Eye surgeon warns of dangers of iris colour change surgery
One of the UK's top eye surgeons has spoken to 5 News about the dangers of Brits travelling abroad for permanent eye colour change surgery. Ali Mearza has been treating complications arising from eye ...
uk.news.yahoo.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:24 PM
A war veteran who lost both legs after stepping on IED in Afghanistan has undergone pioneering surgery in Birmingham www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article... #UKsurgeons
British former soldier reveals he lost both legs after stepping on IED
A new Channel 5 documentary has revealed how British former soldier Luke was left in a critical condition only a few weeks into his first tour of the country when he stood on the device.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Huge congratulations to Scarlett McNally, who has been made an OBE for services to medicine, surgery and the NHS.

Professor Scarlett McNally is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who served as Deputy Director at the Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC). #UKsurgeons #Honours
January 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Foreign-born doctors and nurses put off by antagonism by politicians towards migrants, media coverage of immigration, racist abuse of international medical graduates by NHS colleagues and racist aggression by patients toward minority ethnic NHS staff www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #UKsurgeons
Foreign medics shunning NHS because of anti-migrant rhetoric, says top doctor
Exclusive: UK now an ‘unwelcoming, racist’ country for overseas health workers, according to medical colleges leader
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:10 PM
University of Cambridge Professor of Transplant Surgery, Michael Nicholson, receives an OBE for services to transplantation in the King’s New Year Honours www.cuh.nhs.uk/news/transpl... #UKsurgeons
Transplant pioneer recognised in New Year Honours
www.cuh.nhs.uk
January 5, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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South Korea to end cosmetic surgery tax break that fuelled the country’s medical tourism boom amp.scmp.com/week-asia/he... #cosmeticsurgery #medicaltourism
South Korea to end cosmetic surgery tax break that fuelled medical tourism boom
The Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons warned that ending the VAT refund scheme could drive foreign patients to rival destinations.
amp.scmp.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM