Federation of Surgical Specialty Associations Comprises of ten Surgical Specialty Associations The Federation is the corporate body of the Surgical Specialty Associations, through which it represents and coordinates the views, aims and policies of surgeons from across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Federation works with all relevant authorities to advance the profession of surgery for the benefit of patients. The FSSA comprises the Presidents of the ten Surgical Specialty Associations recognised by the GMC. The Surgical Forum of GB and Ireland consists of the FSSA together with the Presidents of the four Surgical Royal Colleges. 26 March 2021: Please see the latest Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic 26 March 2021: Recovery Prioritisation Matrix 23 March 2021: SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 and timing of elective surgery: A multidisciplinary consensus statement 25 January 2021: Joint UK Royal Surgical Colleges, FSSA and Upper Airway Group Statement - Covid-19 vaccination and dosing regimen. The next FSSA / RCSEng meeting will be held on 8 April 2021 at 11:00. Further details in the Events listing. ABOUT THE FSSA PUBLICATIONS & SURVEYS LINKS & RESOURCES THE FSSA MISSION To advance, promote and protect the highest standards in the practice of Surgery in the best interests of patients