European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ENTOG)
The European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ENTOG) aims to establish continuous means of communication between European O&G trainees, create better understanding of training in our specialty throughout Europe and achieve
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RCOG statement: Cervical cancer prevention week
This week (24-30 January) is cervical cancer prevention week (CCPW), a UK-wide initiative led by Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust. It aims to highlight symptoms and causes of cervical cancer and the importance of vaccination and cervical screening (smear
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New information resource on obstetric anal sphincter injury
New resources for women affected by obstetric anal sphincter injury, or vaginal tearing during birth, have been developed and published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists today.
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RCOG release: Botulinum toxin may be used to ease urinary incontinence disorders if conservative treatment fails
Botulinum toxin preparations, such as Botox, have rapidly become a viable treatment option for urinary urge incontinence disorders, say experts from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in a new Scientific Impact Paper launched
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UK law on storage limit for egg freezing is too restrictive, say RCOG and BFS
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and The British Fertility Society (BFS) are calling for the current legislation on the ten-year time limit on the storage of frozen eggs for non-medical reasons to be extended to enable women
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Joint RCOG/BASHH release: Managing genital herpes in pregnancy – new information published
Looking after women with genital herpes in pregnancy is explored in new guidelines and patient information published jointly today by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (
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Gynaecological Cancer Care
The gynecological cancer care clinical indicators project is a collaboration between the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
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A letter from Sussex Place, June 2011
Richard Warren, Honorary Secretary, writes....
So now we know! Not only who has and who has not got tickets for the Olympics, but the new RCOG website now allows us to study which parts of The Scanner are visited by members and fellows. It is
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NHS Resolution early notification scheme
NHS Resolution (formerly NHSLA) requires trusts to report all maternity incidents that have led to severe brain injury. This page sets out the process and links to the notification form.
Download the form
Go to the NHS Resolution early
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A letter from Sussex Place, August 2012
Ian Currie, Honorary Secretary, writes...
Revalidation will be the new way of regulating licensed doctors and will give extra confidence to patients that their doctors are up to date and fit to practice.
We will all have to undergo revalidation, usually
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