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Sets out response to the independent review of the regulation of cosmetic interventions.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
UK update on Breast Implant Associated - Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA - ALCL)
CE certificate for all medical devices made by Brazilian manufacturer Silimed suspended.
(Poly Implant Prothese (PIP)) advice for implanting surgeons to identify women with PIP implants and advise them that further testing will be carried out. (MDA/2010/078)
(Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) no guarantee that silicone gel breast implants manufactured before 2001 contain approved filler. (MDA/2012/011)
(Q-Med AB - a Galderma division) problem with use of Macrolane VRF20 and Macrolane VRF30 for breast augmentation which can make diagnosis of breast cancer more difficult. (MDA/2012/022)
(All types, makes and models) Report cases in women who have breast implants or who have had them removed. (MDA/2014/027)
(Lipomatrix Inc) conclusions of research after device was recalled for risks of break down of filler and update of HN2000(05). (MDA/2004/047)
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Aurerbach on 23 September 2019.
Meet the NHS doctors helping to rebuild lives, 6 months on from the ceasefire.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Baby Memorial Hospital is renowned for critical care expertise and the new unit will increase that expertise in saving lives of patients with burn injuries.
Speech delivered by the Deputy Leader of the House of Lords and Minister of State for Defence, Rt Hon Earl Howe at the British Medical Association Armed Forces Conference.
An independent review of cosmetic surgery recommends better regulation, better training and proper redress if things go wrong.
University of Ghana Medical School Coordinator was awarded an MBE in Her Majesty The Queen’s 2016 birthday honours for services to healthcare in Ghana.
Expert panel to look at the best way to protect patients having cosmetic interventions.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Shanks on 26 April 2018.
The Department of Health has today published the terms of reference for two reviews established following the recent concerns about PIP implants
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