⏰The Early Registration deadline for #EGS2026 is fast approaching! Register by Thursday 15th October to join us in London or as a virtual attendee. Find out more: events.asgbi.org.uk

Case note reviewers needed - Acute Sigmoid Volvulus Study NCEPOD is recruiting senior clinicians in current clinical practice to review the care of patients with acute sigmoid volvulus, from initial presentation through to discharge. The findings will inform a national report and recommendations to improve care. Reviewers will attend training on 8th October or 19th November in London. They will then join at least 4 case review meetings, online or in person, over approx 6 months. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Applications are welcome from a wide range of specialties, including surgery, acute and emergency medicine, anaesthesia, gastroenterology, critical care, radiology, geriatrics and nursing. Apply by 30 September 2026 by emailing a short CV to [email protected]. Study details and protocol: ncepod.org.uk/asv.html

🚨 5 days until the #EGS2026 abstract submission deadline! Make sure you don't miss it - submit here: events.asgbi.org.uk/asgbieve…

Have your say on the utilisation of Point-of-Care blood testing in surgery. We are interested in whether and how Point-of-Care blood testing is used by surgical teams across the UK. Can you help by completing this short survey? Link here - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Have your say on the utilisation of Point-of-Care blood testing in surgery. We are interested in whether and how Point-of-Care Blood testing is used by surgical teams across the UK. Can you help by completing this short survey (2 minutes)? Survey link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Excited to launch the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Skills (FLS) pilot with @SAGES_Updates! Delighted to have Prof. Dimitri Nepomnayshy leading 1-to-1 practical sessions, helping the group prepare for their upcoming exam at the ASGBI Congress. @LimbsandThings1

Good news and bad news.... All in person places are now sold out for next week's #EGS2025. However, you can still join us online! 😅 Find out more and register here - events.asgbi.org.uk/asgbieve…

In Friday's update to our members @abppc reflects on the growing demand for unplanned surgical care services and increasing pressures across assessment and admissions areas. Collaboration within the EGS community, learning from each other, sharing pathways, and exploring new and novel ways of working and managing patients is to be celebrated. Read the full article here: asgbi.org.uk/news/2025/oct/2…

The EGS Symposium 2025 Programme at a Glance is now available! 🥳 This year will feature discussion around innovative service models, key clinical debates and specialty interface perspectives with an expert panel of speakers. Don't forget that abstract submission is open - deadline 21st September! Check out the programme, submit an abstract and register here - events.asgbi.org.uk/asgbieve…

SAVE THE DATE! Our EGS Symposium 2025 will take place on 12th November at Austin Court, Birmingham and online. Registration and abstract submission will open at the start of July. Make sure to get the date in your diary - for surgeons involved in the delivery of emergency care, this is a day not to be missed!