The MHRA confirms that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence that it causes autism in children. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/uet450X2Kah #Ansky #Medsky

We have co-signed this letter. A well-resourced NHS workforce is essential to delivering the three shifts in the 10 Year Health Plan.

I'm absolutely delighted to have been part of a team that helped @rcoanews.bsky.social get this project over the line. Jubilee House will be a wonderful, sustainable, and efficient home for the College, its volunteers, members, and staff for years to come. #ansky #medsky

I don’t want to brag but I just completed a medium-difficulty sudoku in a little over 1 hour and 4 mins

We’ve published our initial response to the Leng Review. We're pleased the review has endorsed the Interim AA Scope of Practice and we support the recommendation to rename the AA role. We will respond in full once Council has discussed the report. Read more 👉 ow.ly/CTY050WqwIw

We have published our initial response to the 10 Year Health Plan for England. Throughout the consultation process, we focused on tackling the crisis in specialty training, particularly the shortage of anaesthetists, and embedding high-quality perioperative care. Read more 👉 ow.ly/4SgR50WlvyI

Congratulations to Professor Denny Levett on her appointment as Director of @CPOC_News. @denny_levett is the ideal candidate to continue the excellent work done by @totallytigers to lead CPOC's mission to integrate perioperative care across the NHS for the benefit of patients.

I'm absolutely delighted to be joining @rcphysicians.bsky.social as CEO from January 2026, following over 5-years leading the team at @rcoanews.bsky.social. Details below 👇

Worrying to see increasing levels of measles in parts of UK and Europe- if you are not vaccinated please do consider the MMR which is a safe way to prevent a potentially deadly disease

Y'ALL 🥹🥹🥹 Fizzy finished her radiation treatments today and the vet sent us this

🧵 In response to our request for a webinar solely for anaesthetists, the Leng Review has agreed to schedule one on Monday 14 April at 7-8pm. We will share the registration link as soon as we have it... (1/2)

I have tariffed the penguins that are on Heard Island and which you were probably assuming did not export goods forgive me they were taking advantage of us so cunning and so cold

The Spring issue of the Bulletin is out today! As our editor @drjonchambers1.bsky.social says in his introduction, whilst change is inevitable, this training issue clearly demonstrates how our specialty continues to rise to meet the challenge of change. ow.ly/YWql50VtS3y

We recommend that every anaesthesia department has a Departmental Wellbeing Lead to support the health of staff. On our website you can find a recommended job description and person specification for the role. Created with @assocanaes.bsky.social. 👇 ow.ly/Qt5Q50TrKe9

This month we welcomed our newly elected Council members to the first Council meeting of their tenure. Here’s a little bit about them. 🧵

This is all water under the bridge at this point. It's obvious the NATO assurance is over under Trump. These comments no longer have the shock value they did a few weeks ago.

We are now on BlueSky! 🥳 We're excited to be here, and engaging with people who care about psychiatry and mental health in the UK and around the world. Join us on our Bluesky journey - we'd love you to be part of it.

Wishing peace and happiness to all fellows, members and colleagues observing #Ramadan this month. #ramadanmubarak

Many congratulations to the anaesthetic clinical services team @lgtnhs.bsky.social who have achieved Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA). The achievement of ACSA accreditation shows a clear commitment to patient safety and quality improvement. ow.ly/O1rc50V5WbW

Help shape future patient resources. Our Patient and Public Involvement Team is seeking to understand attitudes, practice & awareness of resources to support patient preparation before surgery. Anaesthetists are invited to participate in a short survey. ow.ly/fpe550V4fO2

Look, he made some big mistakes but Neville Chamberlain was a more decent man than any of the amoral trashbags currently being compared to Neville Chamberlain. He wasn't actively rooting for Hitler.

NEW guidance in partnership with @ra-uk.org ow.ly/IIgo50V20nf 🔷Helps trainers support anaesthetists in training to meet regional anaesthesia capabilities when clinical training opportunities are limited. 🔷Straightforward process that aims to increase fairness.

An updated Green Theatre Checklist launches tomorrow. Find out how it can help your surgical team reduce the carbon footprint of surgery at this webinar tomorrow. Weds 19 Feb 7pm. Hosted by @rcsed.bsky.social and featuring @pjsouthall.bsky.social. Register here: ow.ly/nGRK50V1NCu

Exam Results are out! The results of the Primary #FRCA OSCE SOE examination results taken in January 2025 have been sent by email. Please check your inboxes (and your junk folder).

In #LGBTplusHM25... It's a good time to re-read Dr Helgi Johannsson's blog on his personal history, the history of healthcare & where we are now. "We must make our patient pathways welcoming towards those who identify as LGBTQ+." #LGBTHM25 @doctorhelgi.bsky.social ow.ly/XiLU50V021h

Don't miss the opportunity to become an FRCA examiner. The application window for #FRCA examiner recruitment closes on 21 March 2025. Find out more about the role, its responsibilities and how you can make a difference: ow.ly/Irl550UZbBf

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Looking for a meeting/events venue for July or August? Special summer offer 🌞 Book now for up to 30% off room hire at Churchill House, London WC1. Meeting rooms, halls, galleries and a state of the art lecture theatre available. ow.ly/9R4250UWL9M

Applications are open for the position of Deputy Director of the RCoA Centre for Research and Improvement which oversees delivery of all College research projects. Details: ow.ly/A47350UQfxx Closing date: 7 March 2025 @rcoa-cri.bsky.social

Sexual misconduct causes untold harm and is a major safety issue. In #SexualAbuseandSexualViolenceWeek Dr Sarah Thornton reports on the work of the Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery. 📖 ow.ly/6s6550UVtET #WPSMS @survivinginscrubs.bsky.social #ItsNotOk @drmumsjt.bsky.social

This shaping up to be a brilliant event, with a fantastic programme and lots of opportunities to network and socialise. See you there?

A new version of the Green Theatre Checklist and Compendium will be released on 19 February. Created by the intercollegiate sustainability in surgery groups & endorsed by the College and @assocanaes.bsky.social. Learn more at this @rcsed.bsky.social webinar 👇 ow.ly/xk8V50UTSRx

Professor Andrew Hartle reflects on his incredible 40+ year career for LGBT+ History Month. Do read his moving account in the winter issue of the Bulletin. 📖 ow.ly/z2Ze50UU1a1 In his words "Role model: no. Proud out gay anaesthetist: yes." #LGBTHM25 #LGBTplusHM25 #activisim @lgbthm.bsky.social

EVER HAD AN ANAESTHETIC? What matters to PATIENTS? We’re researching WHICH FACTORS SHOULD BE REPORTED IN ANAESTHETIC AIRWAY STUDIES A 15 min survey now & again in a month Looking for PATIENTS Recruitment ends this week Link redcap03.gsttdms.co.uk/redcap/surve... Thanks. Pass it on!

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How do pathways to emergency laparotomy work in practice? We have launched a new survey for you to share your insights: www.thiscovery.org/emlap/improv... Have your say! @RCoANews @THIS_Institute @rcem.bsky.social @thercnwales.bsky.social @rcradiologists.bsky.social @asgbi.bsky.social

How often do we assume that an unlabelled person is neurotypical? In the latest issue of the Bulletin Dr Charlotte Redshaw, Neurodiversity Network Lead at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire asks "to what extent is our perception of vulnerability a stereotypical one?" 📖 ow.ly/HVYx50UOAUv

If you try to buy WH Smith’s will they attempt to sell you a bottle of water you don’t want at the same time?

This two day Anaesthetic Updates event is designed to meet the needs of AiTs. "An absolutely fantastic event tailored to anaesthetists in training - varied, thought-provoking, inspiring and engaging." (attendee feedback) 19 - 20 March 2025 Online Book: ow.ly/zTep50UNPm6

Best Storm Éowyn photo. Blackpool, by Sonia Bashir.

The January issue of President's News is out now. Including 👇 🔹 NHS Elective Reform Plan 🔹 Devolved nations board vacancies 🔹 Use of the MSRA 🔹 CPOC Fellow Also events, career opportunities and surveys. Please check your emails incl junk/spam.

Improving fitness ahead of surgery can have a huge impact on recovery and long term health. Share our Fitter Better Sooner resources with your patients to help them prepare for surgery. #HIW2025 #HealthInformationWeek #HIW2025 @cpoc.bsky.social 👉 ow.ly/YzNP50UKkrP

A reminder in #HealthInformationWeek that our risk information series for patients has been updated. A very useful toolkit for discussing risk and shared decision making with patients. Presenting the risks associated with GA in an accessible way. 👇 ow.ly/sz6750UCo1G

Join our monthly webinars on Prehabilitation & Rehabilitation Next one 28 January at 1-2pm on the 'We are Undefeatable Campaign' To register click here 👇 cpoc.org.uk/events/perio... Also check out CPOC's resources for staying active & preparation for surgery cpoc.org.uk/guidelines-a...

In #HealthInformationWeek discover our toolkit which helps patients manage preoperative anxiety. Our 'managing anxiety before surgery' resources include practical advice, relaxation and visualisation exercises. #HIW2025 🎧 ow.ly/hh1y50UK0sz

Nominations for the Devolved Nations Board vacancies are now open. Closing date for nominations: midday 10 February 2025. Full details: ow.ly/zXYF50UJwyM

I always loved this interview with David Lynch in which he describes the concept of the 'eye of the duck' in art and film. Fascinating, and worth a look. A true original. youtu.be/N-OeCYaZgT4?...

Just in from mammoth interview session to two bits of news. One that a DV perp got locked up because of something I did and that a vulnerable constituent had a a massive wrongful debt written off after our intervention. This is why I came to politics, this is why I'll just keep cracking on.

It’s cold outside, so warm your heart with a montage of 1999 Paolo Maldini being effortlessly bloody brilliant.