Join photographer Caroline Seymour this Thursday at 1pm for a free talk on her work ‘Close to the Bone: Patient Journeys Through Sarcoma’ To find out more and book a ticket: tinyurl.com/bdw6vmfh

What is the Green Surgery Report, and how can it help you in your operating theatre? In the most recent #Annals, we look at achievable advice for reducing surgical care's carbon footprint. Curious? Read more: ow.ly/qK6i50SR9CK

A Care Quality Commission survey found 43% of elective patients felt their health deteriorated while waiting to be admitted to hospital. Responding on what's needed to reduce long waits Tim Mitchell said the NHS is in dire need of capital investment. Read more: independent.co.uk/news/uk/care-q…

Lights, camera, surgical action 🎬 Future Surgery is back. Hear from top surgical leaders on topics like robotics and technology, global innovation, sustainability and more. Join us 1-2 October for two days of surgical exploration. Book for free: ow.ly/nhtR50SZqyI #FS24

Editor's pick 📢 Why do "dog ears" form after skin suturing? How can we avoid them? This #Annals article looks at a modification to the classic technique that might reduce this cosmetic outcome. Would you try it? Read more: ow.ly/mqGz50SSNUb

Looking to share your research findings and advance your surgical career? Join our Head of Publishing and other experts as they share tips to help you navigate the publishing process. Free for members. Book for 24 September and access the recording later: ow.ly/xsGU50T2Y3M

Did you know that thyroidectomies generate 4.2 tonnes of packaging waste annually and that only 1% of surgical packaging waste is deemed recyclable? What can we do to improve this? Find out in this #Annals article: ow.ly/1Ynk50SCk4l

Would you like to improve global access to surgery? Apply for our Stefan Galeski Fellowship now. Four surgeons will be chosen to receive up to £5,000 to support surgical development in Africa and Asia. Attend our webinars from 4 September to find out more: ow.ly/i4hQ50T48At

Best of luck to our member, Dominic Furniss, as he sets off on his incredible 1,000 mile cycle journey with his son who has recently recovered from sarcoma. They will be raising funds for Sarcoma UK 🙌 Read more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

What do you wish you knew when you first started as a consultant or equivalent SAS role? Share your tips below to help others on their journey 👇 Gain more insights at our upcoming conference on 13 September: ow.ly/I4Wc50T10is

More than half of patients waiting for a first consultant-led appointment in NI have been on the list for over a year. Our NI Director Niall McGonigle says the health service needs a recurrent budget and investment in the surgical workforce to help patients get seen more quickly.

Follow us on MedAll to learn more about our upcoming webinars. From flexible working to preparing for your FRCS, get the resources to support your surgical career. Members access webinars for free. Recordings available following the event: ow.ly/7gHV50T2ZCB

🚨 Trauma surgeons! Enhance your skills with the Damage Control Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery (DCOTS) course at the Royal College of Surgeons England! 🏥 Join us for hands-on training and vital techniques. Secure your spot today! 🌟 #DCOTS #Surgery rcseng.ac.uk/education-and-…

The highly anticipated Trainees' Bulletin is here 📢 This issue asks the hard questions about the non-financial cost of surgical training, takes a close look at culture in surgery, examines global surgery in aesthetics and more. Read the full issue now: ow.ly/wkE550TaP5o

September's Bulletin is here, featuring a close look at the growing global phenomenon of medical tourism—what is fuelling it, what specialisms are particularly impacted by it and what are the ethical implications? Read the full issue now: ow.ly/mU1z50TaItB

New The Health Foundation research has found that elective surgical hubs can significantly increase treatment volumes and help reduce waiting lists. Welcoming the findings Tim Mitchell called for extra funding to “turbocharge” their expansion. More: ow.ly/xgzy50TgfJk