We are consulting with patients and the public…

Information for patients and the public on the following topics:

Surgical removal of a retropubic mesh sling

Surgical removal of a transobturator mesh sling or single incision mini-sling

With the support of NHS England and the Mesh Oversight Group, BSUG and BAUS are jointly developing information on Surgical removal of a retropubic mesh sling and Surgical removal of a transobturator mesh sling or single incision mini-sling. This follows an interim recommendation made by the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review in December 2019. This information will be used to aid discussion between doctors and patients who are considering the surgical removal of mesh slings for urinary incontinence, ensuring that patients are fully informed of all options available to them and feel able to make an informed decision about their own care.

As part of the development process BSUG and BAUS is keen to consult with those for whom the information is being produced, patients and the public, to ensure the information is suitable, accessible and developed to the best standard it can be before it is finalised and published.

We would be most grateful if you would take the time to review the draft information products and submit your comments using the links below.

Please ensure that you make a note of the page, section and/or line number to which your comment refers.

Leaflet for Surgical removal of a retropubic mesh sling

Leaflet for Surgical removal of a transobturator mesh sling or single incision mini-sling

Comments submission forms

Comments form for Surgical removal of a retropubic mesh sling

Comments form for Surgical removal of a transobturator mesh sling or single incision mini-sling

All comments received will be considered and used to inform the final version before it is published.

Please note that this consultation will be open for 3 weeks and all comments must be received before 10am on 24th February 2020.

CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS ROUND 2020

Closing date for ACCEA 5pm on Thursday 9 April 2020.

Closing date for requesting BSUG citations Monday, 9 March 2020.

The latest round of National Clinical Excellence Awards opens on Thursday 13 February 2020 and will close at 5pm on Thursday 9 April 2020.

The BSUG is a specialist society recognised by the ACCEA and can provide citations in support of applicants applying for a national clinical excellence award in England.

Please submit your completed CEA application form (available once the round opens on Thursday 13th February 2020) from ACCEA website and BSUG contribution form to the BSUG Secretariat at bsug@rcog.org.uk by 10.00am on Monday, 9 March 2020.

This will give enough time for the BSUG ACCEA committee to meet and discuss applications, arrange and submit citations before the close of ACCEA online submissions. Forms and further information can be found below.

ACCEA website. BSUG Contribution form download here (Word doc).