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I spoke to Commentary magazine about management, getting the basics right, celebrating our heritage and being excited about the future at @rcphysicians.bsky.social 👇

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Here is a blog from the amazing Dr Sekina Bakare on the @ics-updates.bsky.social website ‘To girls and young women considering science or medicine: dream ambitiously, but do not try to succeed alone’ ics.ac.uk/resource/pre...

Thank you to Baroness Manzoor who yesterday highlighted the findings from our snapshot survey from last February into delivering care in a temporary environment. A follow-up survey in September last year confirmed this challenge persists beyond the winter months. 🔗 ow.ly/CvG950Y9crC

Help us shape RCP publications! In 2026, we want @clin-med.bsky.social, @futurehealthj.bsky.social & #Commentary to feel useful, interesting & relevant to you. 👉Take our 5-minute survey on article formats & your reading habits: https://ow.ly/FIO650Y4jes#Commentary

Almost everything in healthcare relies on research, yet NHS staff opportunities are shrinking. The @rcphysicians.bsky.social resource kit helps you: - learn how to get into research - make the case for research time - see how RCP campaigns for research for all

Our new report ‘View on digital and AI’ reveals that while many doctors support widespread implementation of #AI in the #NHS, 68% believe the NHS lacks the digital infrastructure to introduce AI that will make a difference for patients. 🔗 ow.ly/nFQy50XX68L

#RCPfellows, there’s still time to nominate candidates for the 2026 elections for: 🔵senior censor and vice president for education and training 🔵vice president for Wales 🔵members of RCP Council. You have until 5pm on 6 January 2026 to submit your nominations forms: ow.ly/KPUq50XBV4p

FT defends London, one of the greatest cities in the world www.ft.com/content/dd79...

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