The Latest Breaking News from The Royal College of Surgeons

Outgoing minister Nesbitt hailed as ‘constructive’ in tribute by health bodies

They described Mike Nesbitt’s resignation as coming at a challenging time for the health service.

Evening Standard · Aug 19

Great Ormond Street surgeon harmed 94 children, review finds

Report into actions of Yaser Jabbar from 2017 to 2022 says 36 of the patients suffered severe harm under his care

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

Why the racist study of skulls gripped Victorian Britain

ANALYSIS: The harmful and racist foundations of craniometry have now been discredited, reports Elise Smith, but it had Victorian scientists captivated

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

Major probe into Great Ormond Street over operations on 721 kids by ‘rogue’ surgeon

Youngsters were left with different length legs and life-changing injuries, according to a leaked report on the scandal

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2024

Salford surgeon harmed 20 patients with ‘unacceptable’ conduct, report finds

Review of spinal expert John Bradley Williamson identifies poor surgical technique, record-keeping and communication with patients

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023

Leading Co Derry surgeon reflects on five years at the helm of medical body dealing with Covid, waiting lists and Stormont

Professor Mark Taylor is stepping down as NI director of the Royal College of Surgeons

Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023

Surgeons are latest medics to drop opposition to assisted dying being legalised

The Royal College of Surgeons voted to fall in line with the British Medical Association, the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Nursing

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

Certain day labelled deadliest for heart attacks in Ireland as doctors give reason why

The research conducted by doctors at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is set to be presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester.

Irish Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

Belfast patients waiting over four years on average for first appointment

The Royal College of Surgeons has warned that cuts could see waiting lists worsen in the future

Belfast Live · May 27, 2023

From foetuses to penises: anatomical museum reopens in London

Hunterian Museum collection amassed by 18th-century surgeon-anatomist John Hunter includes body parts of humans and animals

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023