Press Statements
Latest Press Statements issued by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd):
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh statement on the Michael Marmot report “Building back fairer”.
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh are concerned but not surprised by the findings of the new report “Building back fairer” from Sir Michael Marmot.
- Published: 16 December 2020 | Tags:
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh are concerned but not surprised by the findings of the new report “Building back fairer” from Sir Michael Marmot. We have known for some time that BAME communities have been harder hit by the Covid-19 pandemic and this report lays this out in detail. The report also details the manner in which pre-existing…
The Scottish Royal Medical Colleges Statement on the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Royal Medical Colleges in Scotland welcome the news that a COVID-19 vaccine is now being rolled out in Scotland.
- Published: 9 December 2020 | Tags:
The Royal Medical Colleges in Scotland welcome the news that a COVID-19 vaccine is now being rolled out in Scotland. This is a very welcome development in the fight against the virus. The vaccination will only be truly effective if the vast majority of the population receive it, so we are urging all of those who are eligible, to be vaccinated …
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh statement in response to the 2020 Spending Review
As the NHS is facing a difficult winter period with staff trying to manage a surge in demand caused by the pandemic, winter flu and an increasing backlog of cases, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh welcomes today’s announcement of an additional £3 billion for the NHS, as well as the news that over one million NHS workers are set to receive a pay increase.
- Published: 25 November 2020 | Tags:
As the NHS is facing a difficult winter period with staff trying to manage a surge in demand caused by the pandemic, winter flu and an increasing backlog of cases, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh welcomes today’s announcement of an additional £3 billion for the NHS, as well as the news that over one million NHS workers are set to receive…
RCSEd Statement in support of trainees
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh would like to formally thank the vital role that trainee doctors have made to tackling the Covid crisis.
- Published: 16 November 2020 | Tags:
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh would like to formally thank the vital role that trainee doctors have made to tackling the Covid crisis. We are acutely aware of the disruption the pandemic has caused to training and the strain it has placed on the physical and mental well being of trainees. The second wave and the ever-increasing backlo…
RCSEd statement on the House of Lords Public Services Committee report on the impact of Covid-19 on public services.
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh was pleased to have the chance to submit written evidence to the House of Lords Public Services Committee’s inquiry into the impact of Covid-19 and welcomes its findings. The report found that the NHS had some successes, upscaling acute care capacity with the Nightingale Hospitals and increased use of digital technology. However, it warns that without fundamental reform these benefits could be lost.
- Published: 13 November 2020 | Tags:
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh was pleased to have the chance to submit written evidence to the House of Lords Public Services Committee’s inquiry into the impact of Covid-19 and welcomes its findings. The report found that the NHS had some successes, upscaling acute care capacity with the Nightingale Hospitals and increased use of digi…
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