The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)

Mentorship Opportunity for Early Years Colorectal Consultants! ACPGBI Early Years Consultant Network (EYCN) Applications are now OPEN for the EYCN – ACPGBI Mentorship Programme! This programme is specifically designed for peri-CCT or early-career colorectal consultants looking to: ✅ Strengthen clinical decision-making ✅ Build surgical lists & services ✅ Develop leadership skills ✅ Advance research goals ✅ Prioritise personal wellbeing 👥 Get matched with an experienced mentor for targeted, 1:1 support during this vital career transition. 🗓️ Deadline EXTENDED: 24th Oct 2025 💻 Mandatory virtual training: 12 Dec 2025 | 09:30–12:30 📩 Apply now: [email protected] ⚠️ Limited spots available — don't miss out! #MentorshipMatters #ColorectalSurgery #SurgicalMentorship #MedicalLeadership #EYCN #ACPGBI #EarlyCareerSurgeons #HealthcareLeadership

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⚠️ Important Member Notice A fraudulent email is circulating to The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) Members claiming to offer an ACPGBI “Lifetime Membership” for £50. Please note this message is not genuine and has not been sent by ACPGBI. If you receive it: 🚫 Do not reply 🚫 Do not click any links 🚫 Do not make payment Please delete it immediately. For any concerns, contact us directly at [email protected] . #ACPGBI #SecurityAlert #ScamWarning

The ACPGBI Advanced Coloproctology Course (#ACC2026) is back on 25-26 March 2026 for its 6th virtual year, building on 30+ years of educational excellence. 👨⚕️ Key highlights: Daily mock FRCS vivas with real-time feedback Open to consultants, trainees, SAS doctors & AHPs Internationally accessible 🌍 Volunteer as a mock viva candidate for valuable exam practice Whether you're exam-bound or simply hungry to learn, these sessions are an incredible opportunity to grow your knowledge and confidence. 📅 Don’t miss out – book your study leave today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/ACP-ACC2026 #SurgicalTraining #Coloproctology #FRCSPrep #SurgeryEducation #HealthcareProfessionals #ACC2026

🤖 DUKES' CLUB ROBOTIC SURGERY COURSE 🤖 Platform Agnostic Intracorporeal Anastomosis (ICA) Course 📍 Venue: Watford General Hospital, NHS West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust 📅 Date: Sunday 30 November 👥 Limited to 6 Delegates ✅ Content: •⁠ ⁠Tips and tricks for ICA on 2 different platforms •⁠ ⁠Hands-on training with expert faculty •⁠ ⁠Simulator time •⁠ ⁠⁠ 🔗 Register your interest: https://lnkd.in/eEM4F8gP

🚨 Now published: National Bowel Cancer Audit (NBOCA) State of the Nation Report 2025 The latest report from the National Bowel Cancer Audit (NBOCA) is now available, covering patients diagnosed or undergoing surgery in 2023 across England and Wales. 🔍 Access the report + interactive provider-level dashboard here: 👉  https://lnkd.in/evbnSBd4 📝 Includes a foreword by Mr Athur Harikrishnan, ACPGBI President. 🛠️ ‘Close-it-Quick’ Collaborative 🚨 38% of patients still live with unclosed ileostomies 18 months post-op. Delays impact quality of life, increase complications, and add pressure to NHS services. National Bowel Cancer Audit (NBOCA), The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) are inviting Trusts to join the Close-it-Quick national improvement collaborative. Joining can help: ✅ Streamline closure pathways ✅ Reduce readmissions ✅ Improve patient care ✅ Deliver cost savings 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/en6Nybp5 📧 Email: [email protected]

🔔 New Report Alert: The NBOCA State of the Nation Report 2025 is live 🔔 We are pleased to announce the release of the National Bowel Cancer Audit (NBOCA) State of the Nation Report 2025, covering England and Wales. This year’s report focuses on patients diagnosed with, or undergoing surgery for, bowel cancer between 1 January and 31 December 2023. 📊 Alongside the report, you’ll find an interactive provider-level data dashboard and a powerful foreword from Athur Harikrishnan, President of ACPGBI. 👉 Explore the report: https://lnkd.in/e7Bae7xp 📄 Foreword: NBOCA-SotN-Foreword-2025_09_2025 📅 Join us on Monday 13 October for the NATCAN State of the Nation webinars, covering key findings across nine national cancer audits. 🕥 NBOCA presentation: 10:35am–10:50am 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e3sT7tcg 🚨 Key Finding: The Close-it-Quick Call to Action This year’s report reveals that 38% of patients still had an unclosed diverting ileostomy 18 months post-anterior resection—a significant challenge with deep implications for patient well-being and NHS efficiency. 👥 That’s why we're launching the ‘Close-it-Quick’ Collaborative, led by NBOCA, RCS England and ACPGBI, to support Trusts in improving ileostomy closure pathways. ✅ Improve patient outcomes ✅ Reduce delays ✅ Streamline care ✅ Reduce readmissions ✅ Free up resources 📌 Get involved: https://lnkd.in/en6Nybp5 📧 Enquiries: [email protected] Let’s work together to drive lasting, meaningful improvement in bowel cancer care. #BowelCancer #NBOCA #CloseItQuick #QualityImprovement #NHS #SurgicalOutcomes #CancerAudit #HealthcareLeadership

Call for abstracts opening soon for #ACPGBI2026 We’re excited to announce 3 new categories 🔹 Surgical Research 🔹 Surgical Training, Simulation & Education 🔹 Digital Surgery & AI Stay tuned for more info! https://lnkd.in/dESzS2v8

🔔 Save the Date: A Must-Attend Event for the Colorectal Community The Oxford Regional Chapter of the ACPGBI is delighted to invite you to our Annual Chapter Meeting 2025, taking place on 14th November at the Karl Storz Training & Technology Centre, Slough. 👨⚕️👩⚕️ Whether you're a consultant, surgical trainee, or advanced care practitioner, this event offers unparalleled value — diving deep into the latest evidence, innovations, and challenges in colorectal surgery. 🗓 What to expect: ✔ Expert-led sessions on benign coloproctology, IBD, and colorectal cancer ✔ A trainee-led research showcase from across the region ✔ Interactive case-based discussions with a top-tier panel 👥 Why attend? Because the future of colorectal surgery is shaped by shared learning, evolving practice, and community-driven insight. This is more than a meeting — it's where collaboration meets innovation. 🔗 Registration https://lnkd.in/eXZi9pNu Mark your calendar & spread the word! #ColorectalSurgery #ACPGBI #SurgicalInnovation #MedicalEducation #SurgeryCommunity #Coloproctology #HealthcareNetworking #OxfordSurgery

We’ve launched our official ACPGBI WhatsApp Announcements Channel 🎉 Stay instantly up to date with: ✅ Upcoming events & webinars ✅ Committee applications & fellowships ✅ Key ACPGBI news & opportunities 👉 Announcements only – no chatter, just the info you need, straight to your phone. A great alternative for members who prefer quick WhatsApp updates to email newsletters. Join here: https://lnkd.in/efaCi7c3 Don’t miss out — be the first to know what’s happening at ACPGBI! Katie Adams FRCS PhD Athur Harikrishnan Nicola Eardley Jim Khan Ian Jenkins Sushil Maslekar Dorin Ziyaie Elaine Burns