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Into the Blue(Sky)

May 2025

As the UK’s sole trade union representing surgeons and anaesthetists, at the Confederation of British Surgery (CBS) we... Read further

The Axe has Fallen on NHS England, and it Might Not Be a Bad Thing.

May 2025

By Alistair Jenkins, Neuro surgeon Wes Streeting recently announced the axing of NHS England, outlining plans for... Read further

CBS Supports University of Nottingham Research on Workplace Mistreatment of Surgeons – Take the Survey Today

March 2025

CBS is delighted to support this important project, which seeks to understand and improve the wellbeing of surgeons by... Read further

Breaking Barriers: A Call for Change for Neurodivergent Surgeons

February 2025

By James Henderson, Plastic and Hand Surgeon. CBS Co-opted Member (Neurodiversity Lead). As a neurodivergent... Read further

The Case for Surgical Hubs: Reducing Waiting Lists and Protecting Emergency Care

February 2025

By Peter Sedman, General Surgeon, MB ChB, FRCS (Gen)Edinburgh, FRCS(Gen)England Keir Starmer has promised more... Read further