Press Statements
Latest Press Statements issued by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd):
RCSEd acknowledges the Surviving in Scrubs report on sexual violence and misconduct
RCSEd acknowledges the Surviving in Scrubs report on sexual violence and misconduct
- Published: 24 November 2023 | Tags:
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) acknowledges the Surviving in Scrubs report on sexual violence and misconduct, extending respect to survivors who shared their experiences. While distressing, we see this report as a vital step toward eradicating such behaviours in healthcare and society. College President Professor Rowan Parks sa…
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh comment on the media article covering 'Mouth-cancer deaths fear over NHS dentist shortage
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh comment on the media article covering 'Mouth-cancer deaths fear over NHS dentist shortage
- Published: 10 November 2023 | Tags:
The Dental Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh are concerned at today’s news that oral cancers have risen significantly. Dental Faculty Dean Grant McIntyre commented: This is very worrying news. It highlights the profound impact when people struggle to access periodic NHS dental check-ups, potentially leading to delayed diagnos…
Leading Dental Experts Welcome Scottish Payment System Reform
Leading Dental Experts Welcome Scottish Payment System Reform
- Published: 1 November 2023 | Tags:
- Dental
- faculty of dental surgery
- FDS
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery has welcomed a major reform of the payment system for NHS dentistry in Scotland which comes into force as of 1st November 2023. The former ‘item of service’ funding model, which disproportionately emphasised treatment over prevention, is now being replaced with a more streamlin…
RCSEd Dental Faculty responds to the increase in complaints around NHS dentistry
RCSEd Dental Faculty responds to the increase in complaints around NHS dentistry
- Published: 31 October 2023 | Tags:
- Dentistry
- faculty of dental surgery
- nhs
The Dental Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is concerned at today’s report that the NHS Ombudsman is seeing record numbers of complaints about dentistry. Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry commented: This is worrying news, but sadly not surprising. NHS Dentistry is under huge pressure, and it is our patients …
RCSEd Welcomes Proposed Plans to a Smokefree Generation
RCSEd Welcomes Proposed Plans to a Smokefree Generation
- Published: 20 October 2023 | Tags:
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh welcomes the proposed measures to create a smokefree generation. RCSEd President Professor Rowan Parks commented: Illnesses caused by smoking, including lung cancer, remain a leading cause of death in the UK and wider world. As well as the increased risk of developing a range of diseases, smokers also …
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