Leicester University, external examiner

It was really good to return to my own 'alma mater' at Leicester University to act an external examiner. I was also able to meet up with my old supervisor Professor Ross Naylor who is currently president of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital's 25th Anniversary Ball

As the Medical Advisory Committee Chairman, I was required to give one of the after dinner speeches at the Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital's 25th Anniversary Ball. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the event was a very good way for the hospital to thank all the staff who work so hard during the year. I would like to add my heartfelt thanks to the staff in the hospital who look after my patients so well. It is very reassuring to know that my patients are treated in such a safe and professional environment.

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National Institute of Health Research at the Royal College of Surgeons of England

I attended a meeting of the surgical group of the National Institute of Health Research at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. This body co-ordinates and monitors important government funded surgical research projects throughout the country. I represent the West Anglian region and I am responsible for the conduct and progress of NIHR funded projects in that region.