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Latest Press Statements issued by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd):
RCSEd responds to new report that 'NHS dentistry as we know it is gone for good'
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has responded to a new report from the Nuffield Trust health thinktank that "NHS dentistry is at its most perilous point in its 75 year history".
- Published: 19 December 2023 | Tags:
The College has responded to a new report from the Nuffield Trust called 'Bold action or slow decay? The state of NHS dentistry and future policy actions'. The report concluded that "NHS dentistry is at its most perilous point in its 75-year history". Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinbur…
Leading Medical College Calls for UK Government To U-Turn On ‘Concerning’ Visa Crackdown
Leading Medical College Calls for UK Government To U-Turn On ‘Concerning’ Visa Crackdown
- Published: 6 December 2023 | Tags:
Statement from Rowan Parks, President and Tim Graham, Vice President of RCSEd On behalf of the NHS and the entire care workforce, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is dismayed by the UK government’s decision to prevent doctors and other healthcare workers from travelling with their dependents to work in the UK. These dedicated in…
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…
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