Latest News

The latest news, updates and statements from the Association of Breast Surgery.

30th August 2024

GMC Assessment Pilots

Find out about taking part in breast surgery pilot exams

16th May 2024

Imminent changes to the RCS elogbook for breast procedures

Important information about changes to the RCS elogbook.

14th May 2024

ABS Statement on Surgical Care Practitioners

Association of Breast Surgery’s response to concerns to SCPs performing independent surgery.

26th April 2024

UKBCG Update on PREDICT V3

Information from the UKBCG about the release of PREDICT V3

15th April 2024

MHRA updates to the Yellow Card Form

The MHRA collects reports of adverse incidents associated with medicines and medical devices via the Yellow Card scheme.

5th March 2024

NHS England update on delayed referrals into the NHS BSP for some women at very high risk

NHS England recently advised breast screening services about the delayed referrals of some women who are eligible to be screened within the very high risk (VHR) NHS Breast Screening Programme.

20th November 2023

Licensing of anastrozole for primary prevention of breast cancer

NHS England have provided the following information about licensing of anastrozole for primary prevention of breast cancer.