Confederation of British Surgery
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The CBS is committed to looking after the welfare of #surgeons, the extended surgical team and their families
Many surgeons believe that their professional indemnity arrangements will support them whenever difficulties arise at work. Unfortunately, this is one of the most common misunderstandings, but it’s another area where CBS can help. www.cbsgb.co.uk/news/144/why... #UKsurgeons
CBS is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick James to the CBS Board from September 2026. We are also delighted to confirm that Alistair Jenkins has been re-elected and will begin a second term on the Board in September.
NEW WEBINAR Job Planning: Structure, negotiation and review 30 September 2026 - 7PM The latest CBS webinar will provide an overview of NHS surgical job planning, focusing on how job plans are structured, negotiated & reviewed. Register now events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ae2110... #UKsurgeons
Kick off August and the new week by joining CBS today! You can enjoy all the 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
Are you a surgeon experiencing difficulties? Do you need a helping hand? Whatever the issue is, The Surgical Advisory Service Helpline is here to support you. Simply call 07498 322935 or email advice@cbsgb.co.uk #UKsurgeons
“I Genuinely Can’t Think of Another Job I’d Rather Have Done” In our latest ‘A Day in the Knife’ CBS executive board member and consultant neurosurgeon Alistair Jenkins discusses his career and current role www.cbsgb.co.uk/news/142/a_d... #UKsurgeons
It’s July already! Why not start the first month of summer by joining CBS and enjoying 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
Are you a surgeon experiencing difficulties? Do you need a helping hand? Whatever the issue is, The Surgical Advisory Service Helpline is here to support you. Simply call 07498 322935 or email advice@cbsgb.co.uk #UKsurgeons
A Day in the Knife: Megan Baker British Orthopaedic Trainees Association (BOTA) President Megan Baker represents Orthopaedic Trainees on the CBS Board. Here she describes her career inspiration and plans for the future. www.cbsgb.co.uk/news/139/a_d... #UKsurgeons #trainees
It’s June already! Why not start the first month of summer by joining CBS and enjoying 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
It’s May! Why not start the month by joining CBS TODAY and enjoying 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
Our President @markhenley.bsky.social presenting on all things CBS at the Faculty of Surgical Trainers meeting in Birmingham
We’re at the Faculty of Surgical Trainers meeting in Birmingham today!
Great to see CBS article on the true cost of surgical training featured in Clinical Services Journal #UKsurgeons #surgicaltraining
Woman who needs preventative cancer surgery before she can conceive and fears the long waiting list means it may soon be too late www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne... #UKsurgeons
Consultant neurosurgeon Alistair Jenkins on why the Confederation of British Surgery was so needed and why he believes surgeons and their teams should join up. Not a member yet? Find out all member benefits and join now www.cbsgb.co.uk/membership_b... #UKsurgeons
CBS is here to help - whatever the reason The Surgical Advisory Service (SAS) has been created by CBS to provide guidance and support to any member of the surgical team facing challenges—no matter the reason. Read how we have already been helping people www.cbsgb.co.uk/case_studies... #UKsurgeons
Great interview with Kasia Studnicka‑Perkin, Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant specialising in Hand and Wrist Surgery for #IWD2026 bcuhb.nhs.wales/news/2026/br... #UKsurgeons
“Surgical training isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.” The latest CBS blog shines a spotlight on ASiT President, CBS board member and plastic surgeon Raiyyan Aftab. www.cbsgb.co.uk/news/135/a_d... #UKsurgeons #plasticsurgery
It’s March 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
Attending ASiT 2026 on Saturday 7 March? If you are, mark your calendar for 10.30am to listen to CBS President @markhenley.bsky.social discuss the processes and pitfalls of dealing with a complaint and the professional support offered by CBS. Register here members.asit.org/Event-Regist...
Great to see ASiT president Raiyyan Aftab and BOTA president Megan Baker at @surgeonshow.bsky.social
🚨 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
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
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
🚨 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
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
🚨FREE WEBINAR 🚨 ELECTIVES UNMASKED 🚨 MONDAY 15 DECEMBER 🚨 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AND EXPERIENCES Register here teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
🚨 Listen to our President at The Future of Surgery Show 2026 - FOR FREE! Our President @markhenley.bsky.social will be on the discussion panel at The Future of Surgery Show on January 20 & you can register for the show for free! Registration link: igpp.org.uk/event/The_Fu... #UKsurgeons #surgery
BLOG: CBS reacts to new report which shows the true, non-financial cost of training on surgeons, with over 80% reporting significant and potentially devastating effects on close relationships www.cbsgb.co.uk/news/130/all... #UKsurgeons