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. 23 February 2022: Patient waiting times between confirmed COVID-19 infection and elective surgery 28 January 2022: Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation in the recovery from the Coronavirus Pandemic Previous guides can be found here The next FSSA meeting is on 15 August 2022. 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