Pride in Surgery Forum

🏳️‍🌈 What role can surgeons play in building more inclusive healthcare spaces? For #PrideMonth, the @RCSnews explores this in “Navigating the LGBTQ+ Landscape in the UK.” Read Here: publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/10.1308/rc… #InclusiveHealthcare #LGBTQInMedicine #RCSEngland

We’re stepping away from X (Twitter). Read the Royal College of England’s full statement and find out how you can stay connected: rcseng.ac.uk/news-and-event…

Thank you to all our incredible NHS staff working over the Christmas period 💙 From nurses, doctors and midwives to paramedics, pharmacists and porters, thank you for continuing to care for our loved ones each and every day.

To our members, friends and colleagues celebrating, Merry Christmas 🎄

Happy Christmas to all those who celebrate 🎁

Today we celebrate our pan colleagues, trainees, and allies across the surgical community. Your presence enriches our profession, strengthens our teams, and reminds us that surgical excellence thrives in an environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported @RCSnews

Happy International Day of LGBTQ+ People in STEM… … which ofc includes doctors & dentists! You’re doing fab things & we support you all the way!

📣 judge announcement for GLADD’s annual writing prize 🏳️‍🌈 We are glad to have the wonderful Abigail Thorn from Philosophy Tube The prize is open to early career Drs/dentists &, med & dental students, Our 2025 theme is ‘Intersecting identities’ 🏳️‍🌈 gladd.co.uk/student-prize-…

Got an idea that could shape the future of surgery? You could have the chance to share your work with a national audience and present live, as part of our Future of Surgery Festival, 20–21 April 2026, in Birmingham. Submit your abstract before 27 October: ow.ly/NeFJ50WtVEN

Ready for something new? Announcing the Future of Surgery Festival, your chance to explore bold ideas, test the latest tech & hear from voices shaping the profession in the UK's first festival of surgery. 20–21 April 2026 | ICC Birmingham ➡️ ow.ly/HEeq50WrgGc

We’re proud to celebrate the strength, contributions and visibility of our LGBTQ+ members, staff and allies across the UK—not just during Pride Month, but all year round. 
Happy #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈 @RCSnews

Feeling the pressure of medical training or career uncertainty? 🛠️ The @RCSnews offers free, confidential wellbeing support for surgeons and trainees at all stages. You’re not alone—help is available. 🔗 rcseng.ac.uk/careers-in-sur… #SurgicalSupport #WellbeingInMedicine #FutureDocs

🚨 Nearly half of UK med students are reconsidering careers due to training pressures & PIA reforms, says new #MEDSIFT study. Big implications for the future NHS workforce. 🔗 Read more: academic.oup.com/pmj/advance-ar… #MedicalTraining #FutureDoctors #NHS

@GoodLawProject @BylineTimes Not all flags require consent from the local planning authority, and this includes the Rainbow flag and also flags linked to specific events of limited duration held in a building. gov.uk/government/pub…

💥NEW: In yet more public disservice journalism, the Daily Mail is demanding proof from councils that they have planning permission to fly the Progress Pride flag, according to a leaked email seen by Good Law Project and @BylineTimes 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️⬇️ goodlaw.social/8x9h

It’s June 2025 and I’ve just been refused earwax removal treatment from @Specsavers because of being HIV+ (despite explaining that I’m undetectable and what that means which should be common knowledge to those in such a profession). Stigma never ends. I WILL be taking it further, you better believe it.

@TheLancet Thank you, @TheLancet, for spotlighting the critical role of DEI in academic medicine. An important reminder that equity and inclusion must be at the heart of healthcare progress. 🌍👏 #DEI #HealthEquity #AcademicMedicine #TheLancet

In the USA, a recent series of Executive Actions pose a substantial threat to health equity. In our latest issue, a Comment highlights why and how academic medicine must champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Read this & more: hubs.li/Q03r0H4J0

Eid Mubarak to all of our members, friends and colleagues who are celebrating. Wishing you all a happy and blessed #EidalAdha

Because of your UK surgical workforce census responses in 2023, we: ✅ flagged rota pressures to NHS leaders; ✅ advocated for better support around burnout; ✅ put workforce planning at the top of the agenda. Have your say in our 2025 census: ow.ly/4oKw50W39ec

Find yourself a workplace where inclusion is visible. 🤗 #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈

Happy #Pridemonth BOTA stands for inclusivity, and we are proud to stand with our LGBTQ+ members. We are working hard to help build an orthopaedic community is accessible to all, and represents all. Find out more here: bota.org.uk/wellbeing-supp… #prideinsurgery @PRiSM_Surgery