In April 204, I had a fascinating four days in Rio de Janeiro for a to of the Silimed Factor, and I’m always amazed by how hands-on and detailed the breast implant manufacturing process is. In this photo, you can see the casts used to shape a silicone shell.
Two-day residential for new consultants
In February 2024, myself and fellow breast surgeon Miss Fiona Tsang-Wright from High Wycombe hosted a two-day residential course in Missenden Abbey, aimed at preparing senior trainees for their future role as a new consultant. An exciting faculty of managers, radiologists, procurement, anaesthetists and surgical colleagues joined together on the day for stimulating talks and team exercises.
Oxford Oncoplastic Skills Course (OOPS)
January 2024 brought the exciting annual Oxford Oncoplastic Skills Course (OOPS) hosted by good friend and colleague Professor PG Roy at the Said Business School. This two-day course taught delegates in the valuable advanced surgical skills needed for breast conservation and breast reduction surgery.
Happy Christmas 2023
ABS Conference 2022
National Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Today, 22nd October 2021 marks the annual National Breast Cancer Awareness Day. A huge thanks to Kim and Sally for their amazing efforts at Waitrose, Bagshot raising money for our BRAs Charity! To donate please visit our page on the Frimley Health Charity website.
Bristol ABS Oncoplastic Skills Course
Ian Laidlaw, Chief of Service retirement
Frimley Health said farewell to its General Surgery and Cancer Chief of Service who retired after a quarter of a century at Frimley Health. Many women have been treated for breast cancer by this esteemed and respected surgeon and many lives saved. Past and present colleagues gathered to say goodbye in fancy dress!
Minden Day Parade, 4PWRR
I was honoured to be invited by the 4th Princess Wales Royal Regiment (4PWRR) in Farnham, Surrey to present roses to the soldiers in commemoration of the battle of Minden 1759. This symbolises an extended partnership between Frimley Health and 4PWRR who have been supporting our breast cancer charity since 2013.
Farewell Julie!
Julie Jordan has been my wonderful NHS and Private secretary since 2009 when I first joined Frimley Health as a new Consultant. We celebrated her retirement with a slap up meal at The Ivy Guildford with fellow secretaries and consultant David Gerrard. I will miss her very much, happy retirement Julie. Her successor is Debbie Cain who’s details are now on my contact page.