Bone cement supply issue

We are aware of the current shortage of medical bone cement affecting the NHS, following temporary production halts at one of the main global suppliers. We understand that this situation may be worrying for patients awaiting joint surgery.

At present, impact on services at RJAH is limited.

We are contacting directly any patients whose surgery needs to be rescheduled as a result of this shortage. If you do not hear from us, you should therefore assume your surgery is not impacted and will go ahead as planned. 

Our teams remain focused on delivering safe, high-quality care and minimising disruption for patients. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will keep patients and the public informed.

Last updated: 11:30am on 19 February 2026