I’m delighted to share that I’ve joined East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust as a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon! 😃
I’m grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way. Excited to begin this next chapter! ❤️
@ELHT_NHS
#ConsultantSurgeon #ColorectalSurgery #NHS

🚨 TRAINEES: JUST A FEW MORE HOURS LEFT!

Join us at #BHS2026 in Leeds for networking, research collaborations, fellowship opportunities & hands on workshops! 🩺🤝

✅ Register at bhs2026.co.uk

📩 Your trainee social sign up link will follow!
Don’t miss out! ⏰

🎧 Podcast with our beloved Nasra is finally live!

Ms Nasra Alam on her abdominal wall fellowship, why it's "finishing school", getting into hernia surgery and beating imposter syndrome 💪

Listen 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/49UuTx…

At #BHS2026 explore the everyday challenges and complex cases that test surgical judgement, with expert discussion on
🔹 Challenging anatomy & difficult decision-making
🔹 Managing complications
🔹 When to modify your approach
🔹 Complex cases
🔹 Strategies to improve outcomes

👋 Join us in Leeds for BHS 2026!
bhs2026.co.uk

Two days of expert talks, research presentations, hands-on workshops and opportunities to connect with colleagues.

📅 30 November–1 December 2026
📍 Royal Armouries, Leeds

#BHS2026

Surgical trainees, this invitation is for you! 👋

Explore hands-on workshops, hear from expert faculty and discuss the latest research!

📅 30 November–1 December 2026
📍 Royal Armouries, Leeds
bhs2026.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you there!

#BHS2026

The British Hernia Society Conference 2026 is just around the corner – have you registered yet?
30 Nov – 1 Dec. Leeds Armouries
Find out more and register here: bhs2026.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to Leeds!
@asgbi @ASGBI_MA @Augishealth @ACPGBI @Dukes_Club

🏔️ From the Dolomites to Leeds…

A message from BHS member Gregory Simpson in the Dolomites — join us at #BHS2026!

Bringing the hernia community together for education, research, practical learning and discussion.

📅 30 Nov –1 Dec 2026
📍 Royal Armouries, Leeds

From one surgical trainee to another - see what the Cooper’s club members have to say about #BHS2026.

Join us on Monday 30th November & Tuesday 1st December.

Location: Royal Armouries, Leeds

bhs2026.co.uk

#NoTrainingTodayNoSurgeonsTomorrow

#WorldPatientSafetyDay 🛡️
Safe care for noncommunicable diseases = considering the whole patient journey:
🟢 PREVENT avoidable harm
🔵 REPAIR safely
🟠 RECORD procedures, implants & PROMs
🟣 LEARN from patients & data
#BHSRegistry helps us understand outcomes and improve care.

Don't miss - Mr Liam Horgan, BHS Registry Lead speaking at the 51st Sir Peter Freyer Surgical Symposium on Friday 4 September 2026:
Update on the Hernia Registry

More Information: freyer.ie

BHS Registry: britishherniasociety.org/british-hernia…

🎯Resident doctors/trainees, what will you learn at BHS 2026?

We've prepared a Technical Masterclass to help with:
🔹TAPP
🔹eTEP
🔹Open inguinal
🔹Preperitoneal approaches

Practical, expert-led learning designed to build your confidence and expand your surgical toolkit.

At BHS2026, explore Hernia Surgery in the Era of GLP-1.
Consider the opportunities and challenges these treatments present for patient optimisation, weight loss and surgical decision-making.

Join the conversation with leading experts.

🔗BHS2026.co.uk

🔧 Why should you as a trainee attend #BHS2026?

Get hands-on!

We know you’re eager to get hands on, but you may not always have the opportunity.

Our workshops allow you to get involved, practise key techniques and build confidence in a supportive environment!

#HerniaSurgery

In complex cases knowing what adjunct to use and when to refer can make all the difference.
Join us to discuss navigating surgical decision-making, explore the role of adjuncts, recognise when specialist input is needed & gain practical insights on the best outcomes for patients.

Submit now for the #BHS2026 Video Prize!

Do you have an novel technique or interesting case? Share it with us for the 2026 Video Prize.

Find out more here: bhs2026.co.uk

Watch our video to find out more about the British Hernia Society Registry and how you can get involved in reporting outcomes.

Guidance materials to support surgical teams, are available on the BHS website: tinyurl.com/BHS-Info-for-s…

Annual Report: tinyurl.com/BHS-Registry-1…

"The data from the BHSR will potentially save many lives."
A powerful reminder from a patients about why the BHS Registry matters.
Every case entered helps improve the future of #HerniaSurgery.

The Inaugural BHS registry report is out!

First annual report due 1 July 2026!
If your unit isn’t contributing yet, consider joining now — and encourage colleagues to do the same.
britishherniasociety.org/british-hernia…
Transforming hernia surgery together.