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Endoscopy in 2017: a national survey of practice in the UK

The Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG), hosted by the Royal College of Physicians, London, oversees the quality assurance of endoscopy services across the UK. Additional questions focusing on the pressures faced by endoscopy... Read more

1 May 2018

A one day diary by Maria Pettman, Colorectal Nurse Consultant

Maria Pettman is 49 and works as a Nurse Consultant in Nottingham and Derby. She has 2 grown up children and lives in North Derbyshire with her husband and 2 dogs.I wake up between 6.30 and 7.00 a.m. If I am on a late shift the first thing I do is... Read more

17 Apr 2018

Young Coloproctologist of the Year Award 2018

Aneel Bhangu 2018 Young Coloproctologist of the Year We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2018 Coloproctologist of the Year has been awarded to Aneel Bhangu. "Very grateful to ACPGBI and looking forward to the year ahead and... Read more

17 Apr 2018

Position Statement on the Legal Aspects of “Medical Manslaughter"

Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons of England, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and Federation of Surgical Specialty Associations Position... Read more

11 Apr 2018

ACPGBI South Africa Travelling fellow 2017: Dr. Meryl Oyomno

The South African Colorectal Society (SACRS) in collaboration with the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) invited colorectal trainees and consultants within 5 years of qualification to apply for a 1 month... Read more

28 Mar 2018