FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 March 10, 2008 Commission File Number 001-14978 SMITH & NEPHEW plc (Registrant's name) 15 Adam Street London, England WC2N 6LA (Address of registrant's principal executive offices) [Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.] Form 20-F X Form 40-F --- --- [Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1).] Yes No X --- --- [Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7).] Yes No X --- --- [Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2 (b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.] Yes No X --- --- If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2 (b) : 82- n/a. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Smith & Nephew plc (Registrant) Date: March 10, 2008 By: /s/ Paul Chambers ----------------- Paul Chambers Company Secretary BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 10 March 2008 Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc Name of scheme: 1985 Executive Share Option Scheme Period of return: From: 24 July 2007 To: 23 January 2008 Balance under scheme from previous return: 19,174 The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, N/A if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during 2,962 period: Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of 16,212 period Number and class of securities originally listed and the 30,000 Ordinary Shares of US$ 20 cents each listed on 13 date of admission February 2007 Total number of securities in issue at the end of the 893,577,604 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each are in period issue. 54,187,000 ordinary shares of US$20 cents each are held in treasury. Name of contact: Gemma Parsons Address of contact: 15 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact: 0207 960 2228 SIGNED BY Paul Chambers, Company Secretary for and on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 10 March 2008 Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc Name of scheme: 1990 International Executive Share Option Scheme Period of return: From: 24 July 2007 To: 23 January 2008 Balance under scheme from previous return: 897,965 The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, N/A if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during 81,500 period: Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of 816,465 period Number and class of securities originally listed and the 1,850,000 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each on 23 January date of admission 2006 Total number of securities in issue at the end of the 893,577,604 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each are in period issue. 54,187,000 ordinary shares of US$20 cents each are held in treasury. Name of contact: Gemma Parsons Address of contact: 15 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact: 0207 960 2228 SIGNED BY Paul Chambers, Company Secretary for and on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 10 March 2008 Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc Name of scheme: 1991 Overseas Employee Share Option Scheme Period of return: From: 24 July 2007 To: 23 January 2008 Balance under scheme from previous return: 14,930 The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, N/A if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during N/A period: Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of 14,930 period Number and class of securities originally listed and the 27,500 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each originally date of admission listed on 23 January 2006 Total number of securities in issue at the end of the 893,577,604 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each are in period issue. 54,187,000 ordinary shares of US$20 cents each are held in treasury. Name of contact: Gemma Parsons Address of contact: 15 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact: 0207 960 2228 SIGNED BY Paul Chambers, Company Secretary for and on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 10 March 2008 Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc Name of scheme: 2001 UK Approved Share Option Scheme Period of return: From: 24 July 2007 To: 23 January 2008 Balance under scheme from previous return: 395,801 The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, N/A if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during 16,200 period: Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of 379,601 period Number and class of securities originally listed and the 500,000 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each listed on 23 date of admission January 2006 Total number of securities in issue at the end of the 893,577,604 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each are in period issue. 54,187,000 ordinary shares of US$20 cents each are held in treasury. Name of contact: Gemma Parsons Address of contact: 15 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact: 0207 960 2228 SIGNED BY Paul Chambers, Company Secretary for and on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 10 March 2008 Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc Name of scheme: 2001 UK Unapproved Share Option Scheme Period of return: From: 24 July 2007 To: 23 January 2008 Balance under scheme from previous return: 1,129,383 The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, 500,000 if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during 155,450 period: Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of 1,473,933 period Number and class of securities originally listed and the 1,000,000 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each listed on 13 date of admission February 2007. 500,000 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents listed on 2 August 2007. Total number of securities in issue at the end of the 893,577,604 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each are in period issue. 54,187,000 ordinary shares of US$20 cents each are held in treasury. Name of contact: Gemma Parsons Address of contact: 15 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact: 0207 960 2228 SIGNED BY Paul Chambers, Company Secretary for and on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 10 March 2008 Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc Name of scheme: 2001 US Share Option Scheme Period of return: From: 24 July 2007 To: 23 January 2008 Balance under scheme from previous return: 406,060 The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, 1,000,000 if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during 611,385 period: Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of 794,675 period Number and class of securities originally listed and the 1,500,000 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each listed on 13 date of admission February 2007. 1,000,000 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each listed on 2 August 2007. Total number of securities in issue at the end of the 893,577,604 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each are in period issue. 54,187,000 ordinary shares of US$20 cents each are held in treasury. Name of contact: Gemma Parsons Address of contact: 15 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact: 0207 960 2228 SIGNED BY Paul Chambers, Company Secretary for and on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 10 March 2008 Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc Name of scheme: International Employees Share Option Scheme Period of return: From: 24 July 2007 To: 23 January 2008 Balance under scheme from previous return: 745,057 The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, N/A if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during 251,529 period: Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of 493,528 period Number and class of securities originally listed and the 1,000,000 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each listed on 23 date of admission January 2006 Total number of securities in issue at the end of the 893,577,604 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each are in period issue. 54,187,000 ordinary shares of US$20 cents each are held in treasury. Name of contact: Gemma Parsons Address of contact: 15 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact: 0207 960 2228 SIGNED BY Paul Chambers, Company Secretary for and on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 10 March 2008 Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc Name of scheme: UK Employee Share Option Scheme Period of return: From: 24 July 2007 To: 23 January 2008 Balance under scheme from previous return: 833,906 The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, N/A if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during 521,445 period: Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of 312,461 period Number and class of securities originally listed and the 1,500,000 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each listed on 23 date of admission January 2006 Total number of securities in issue at the end of the 893,577,604 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each are in period issue. 54,187,000 ordinary shares of US$20 cents each are held in treasury. Name of contact: Gemma Parsons Address of contact: 15 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact: 0207 960 2228 SIGNED BY Paul Chambers, Company Secretary for and on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 10 March 2008 Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc Name of scheme: 2004 Performance Share Plan Period of return: From: 24 July 2007 To: 23 January 2008 Balance under scheme from previous return: 750,000 The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, N/A if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during N/A period: Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of 750,000 period Number and class of securities originally listed and the 750,000 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each listed on 13 date of admission February 2007 Total number of securities in issue at the end of the 893,577,604 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each are in period issue. 54,187,000 ordinary shares of US$20 cents each are held in treasury. Name of contact: Gemma Parsons Address of contact: 15 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact: 0207 960 2228 SIGNED BY Paul Chambers, Company Secretary for and on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 10 March 2008 Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc Name of scheme: 2004 Executive Share Option Plan Period of return: From: 24 July 2007 To: 23 January 2008 Balance under scheme from previous return: 1,000,000 The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, N/A if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during 60,603 period: Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of 939,397 period Number and class of securities originally listed and the 1,000,000 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each listed on 13 date of admission February 2007 Total number of securities in issue at the end of the 893,577,604 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each are in period issue. 54,187,000 ordinary shares of US$20 cents each are held in treasury. Name of contact: Gemma Parsons Address of contact: 15 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact: 0207 960 2228 SIGNED BY Paul Chambers, Company Secretary for and on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 10 March 2008 Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc Name of scheme: 2004 Co-investment Plan Period of return: From: 24 July 2007 To: 23 January 2008 Balance under scheme from previous return: 679,240 The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, N/A if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during 102,154 period: Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of 577,086 period Number and class of securities originally listed and the 750,000 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each listed on 13 date of admission February 2007 Total number of securities in issue at the end of the 893,577,604 ordinary shares of US$ 20 cents each are in period issue. 54,187,000 ordinary shares of US$20 cents each are held in treasury. Name of contact: Gemma Parsons Address of contact: 15 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact: 0207 960 2228 SIGNED BY Paul Chambers, Company Secretary for and on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution.