Latest News

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

ABS statement on the call for evidence to shape the national cancer plan for England
7th February 2025

ABS statement on the call for evidence to shape the national cancer plan for England

The ABS responds to the recent call for evidence from the Department of Health and Social Care to help shape the governm...
PHIN: presumed publication update
30th January 2025

PHIN: presumed publication update

PHIN have now changed the way it accepts and publishes data

Being an ABS Regional Representative
29th January 2025

Being an ABS Regional Representative

Rick Linforth, Consultant Breast Surgeon at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHSFT, outlines some of the responsibilities of ...
24th January 2025

BASO/Rosetrees Research Grants in Cancer Surgery: Call for Grant Applications 2025

A new opportunity for all innovators in cancer surgery

22nd January 2025

ABS Lifetime Achievement Award

A new award to recognise significant contribution to breast care.

21st January 2025

Being a nurse on a national committee: shaping healthcare policies and practices

Dr Sue Hartup, RGN, PhD, Consultant Nurse in Breast Research at St James's University Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, shares her experience of being a member of ABS committees.

17th December 2024

College closure dates

Details on office closures over the festive period.

9th December 2024

East Midlands Breast Pain Pathway National Audit Report

The East Midlands Breast Pain Pathway National Audit Report is now published on the EMCA website.

22nd November 2024

ABS receives Best Online Distance Learning Programme Award

ABS awarded Gold for the Best Online Distance Learning Programme.

20th November 2024

ABS statement on cosmetic tourism

ABS welcomes call for collaboration to protect those thinking about traveling overseas for surgery.