Total Voting Rights

Smith & Nephew Plc
30 April 2008



Smith & Nephew plc - Voting Rights and Capital


30 April 2008

In conformity with Rule 5.6.1 of the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, we
notify the market that as at 30 April 2008:

Smith & Nephew plc's issued share capital with voting rights consists of
890,362,658 ordinary shares of US20c each.

58,394,483 ordinary shares are held in treasury, and are not included in the
above figure.

890,362,658 ordinary shares may be used by shareholders for calculating if they
are required to notify their interest in, or change to their interest in the
Company under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.


Paul Chambers
Company Secretary



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