Results Timing Change

Smith & Nephew Plc
18 April 2006


Smith & Nephew Announces Timing Change of First Quarter Results Conference Call

18 April 2006

Smith & Nephew plc, (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology
business, announces a change in the timing of the first quarter results
conference call with financial analysts from 12.30pm BST/7.30am Eastern to 12.00
noon BST/7.00am Eastern on Thursday 27 April 2006. This change is a result of
clashes with other industry conference calls taking place on the same day.  The
release of the announcement of first quarter results will remain at 11.00am BST/
6.00am Eastern on that day.


Enquiries

Smith & Nephew UK
Julie Allen                                             Tel: [phone]
Investor Relations Co-ordinator

Financial Dynamics UK
David Yates/Ben Atwell                                  Tel: [phone]

Financial Dynamics US
Jonathan Birt                                               Tel: [phone]


About us

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology business, specialising in
Orthopaedics, Endoscopy and Advanced Wound Management products.  Smith & Nephew
is a global leader in arthroscopy and advanced wound management and is one of
the fastest growing global orthopaedics companies.

Smith & Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives.  The company
prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its surgeons and
professional healthcare customers, with whom its name is synonymous with high
standards of performance, innovation and trust.  The company has over 8,500
employees and operates in 33 countries around the world generating annual sales
of $2.6 billion.


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