❗️ Our recently published guidance on sterile gown use for single-shot spinal anaesthesia has already sparked widespread discussion. Join our webinar to hear directly from the experts behind the guidance, and to explore the evidence in detail. Book your place: shorturl.at/vsSt8 #AnSky #MedSky

👏 Big thanks to @environmentappg.bsky.social for highlighting the new guideline on the use of sterile gowns for single-shot spinal anaesthesia in their latest newsletter. Take a look here 👇 associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

A wonderful evening at yesterday’s private view of Between Feeling and Unfeeling: Art and Anaesthesia at the Museum of Anaesthesia. To learn more, visit the museum or join our upcoming webinar, Art and the Anaesthetist: anaesthetists.org/Home/Educati... #AnSky

Annual Congress is back. Liverpool, are you ready? 🔗 buff.ly/c70QEpU

👏 Read this report from @rcoanews.bsky.social on the challenges faced by SAS and LEDs In our response to the Medical Training Review, we called for SAS doctors and LEDs to get the same opportunities for training and development as other doctors. Read it here 👇 anaesthetists.org/Portals/0/PD...

👏Thanks to the Welsh Affairs Committee for highlighting the issues with cross-border healthcare @hoccommittees.parliament.uk Good to hear witnesses outlining some of the challenges around patient referrals and records.

Come along to our London seminar on Total Intravenous Anaesthesia. 👉️ buff.ly/ifgeKc4 We’ll talk through why and when TIVA works well, look at pumps and models in a practical way, and get hands-on with different equipment.

Explore the 6 recommendations from our newly published guidelines on the use of sterile gowns for single-shot spinal anaesthesia. Read the full guidelines: shorturl.at/kAHj8 #AnSky #MedSky

SAS, NCHD, LED, and IMG anaesthetists, there’s just two weeks until our seminar designed for you. 👉️ buff.ly/33szFNK Join us on Thursday 7 May at our office in London for an event dedicated to improving your portfolio. Also look forward to mentoring, wellbeing discussions, and debates.

Continuing our focus this month on resources to combat stress, we encourage those working in healthcare to explore the support available via NHS Employers. Resources include guidance on recognising stress and accessing timely support to maintain wellbeing. buff.ly/q3fEXPY #AnSky #Medsky

SAS & LE doctors, please take the time to respond to this new survey from the GMC about your roles, motivations, workplace experiences & access to training and development Take par to directly shape the support, recognition & working conditions for this vital part of the workforce 👉️ buff.ly/2P92cZf

Exclusive for members: Book Resident Doctors Conference before 6 May 2026 to save up to £75. Let your study budget stretch further 💰️ 🔗 buff.ly/3RX4FR1

Three days left to apply for these grants supporting research in anaesthesia! 🚨 Research project grant🔗 buff.ly/OX8qAv8 Joint research grant call 🔗 buff.ly/XokmB5o #AnSky #MedSky

Read about Aasma’s experience presenting at Winter Scientific Meeting! "It was my first opportunity to present my work at a national conference, both as a poster and an accompanying oral presentation, and it was an experience that proved both challenging and rewarding." buff.ly/Txvq0uz #WSM

New guidance on sterile gown use during spinal anaesthesia aims to reduce unnecessary waste while maintaining high standards of patient safety Guidelines published in @anaesjournal.bsky.social buff.ly/rvtALwy With CAI, @ra-uk.org, @oaa-anaes.bsky.social, @rcoanews.bsky.social, @anzca.bsky.social

One week to go until Core Topics in Exeter! The programme will cover clinical decision making, medico-legal issues, trauma for the DGH anaesthetist, and the current and future implications of GLP-1 agonists. 👉️ buff.ly/tmAsdYf

𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢 and 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 Editorial Fellowship - applications open! 🔔 This exciting opportunity will be awarded to two Resident Doctors, offering a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in medical publishing while working with a leading international journal. shorturl.at/3FyM9

🎙️ Coffee and a Gas – Ep 29: What’s On at the Association Our host chats with Head of Education and Events at the Association, Zack Puttock, about the exciting direction the Association's education is heading. Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/3HdPdRx Listen on Apple Podcast: buff.ly/lInoSgi

Yesterday we had the privilege of joining a talented cohort on the Future Leaders in Anaesthesia programme, created in partnership with @bayesbschool.bsky.social. (🧵 1/2) #AnSky #ClinicalLeadership

Important work from @rcoanews.bsky.social This is why wellbeing matters. Practical changes like rest spaces, mentoring, and mental health support can make a real difference in improving retention. Read more 👇 anaesthetists.org/Portals/0/PD... #Ansky #Medsky

In healthcare, stress can start to feel like part of the job, making it harder to recognise when it is beginning to affect you. Have a look at the Baker’s Dozen of Mental Toughness, a practical toolkit designed to support stress management in demanding clinical settings. 🩺 🧡 buff.ly/y8KJX8k

📌 Anaesthesia grant call of up to 100k Suitable projects include large research studies, small clinical/benchtop projects, observational studies, quality improvements, and more. Deadline April 24. buff.ly/pAxLIeh #AnSky

Happy #WorldHealthDay 🩺 In the spirit of this year's theme, 'Together in Science', we examine an unusual chapter in the history of anaesthesia, where early misuse and experimentation with new substances helped spark discoveries that shaped modern medicine. 🧵 (1/5) #AnSky

Stress is a reality for many healthcare professionals. This month, we'll be sharing helpful tips and resources on managing mental strain, and continuing to advocate for environments where staff wellbeing is protected and prioritised. 🧵(1/5) #StressAwarenessMonth

Prehospital emergency anaesthesia is recognised as a high-risk clinical intervention. These updated guidelines consider changes in prehospital practice and in-hospital emergency anaesthesia, with the aim of encouraging standardised safe anaesthetic practice 👉️ buff.ly/fJAOxMw

Near to Manchester? Join us for a full day of CPD. Look forward to learning about surgery and prehabilitation in Greater Manchester, paediatric anaesthesia for general anaesthetists, anaesthesia for hip trauma, and GADP work in Zambia. 🔗 buff.ly/M3gL4KZ

Congratulations to the team at Lancaster University and Wythenshawe Hospital on this well-deserved achievement for their outstanding medical education. www.lancaster.ac.uk/health-and-m... #AnSky #MedSky

In anaesthesia, we know that delivering safe, effective care can come with unavoidable waste, from single-use equipment to packaging and pharmaceuticals. 🧵 (1/4) #ZeroWasteDay #BeatWastePolution

Resident Doctors Conference is built for resident anaesthetists and early career consultants - featuring the latest research, career guidance, and interactive workshops. Look forward to some of these sessions 👇️ Book now 🔗 buff.ly/awzR73N

🚨 Resident doctors, make sure to respond to the GMC’s National Training Survey. Your feedback will help to shape the GMC’s policies on training, patient safety and wellbeing. Add your voice now 👇 www.gmc-uk.org/education/ho...

Our flagship anaesthesia conference, and the largest gathering of anaesthetists in the UK, returns to Liverpool 16 -18 September 2026. Join colleagues for three days of expert talks and workshops designed to improve your clinical practice. Members save up to £85 by booking early 🔗 buff.ly/hdtQQLx

If you're near to Exeter, join us for an engaging day of the latest updates in anaesthesia. The programme will cover clinical decision making, medico-legal issues, trauma for the DGH anaesthetist, and the current and future implications of GLP-1 agonists. 👉️ buff.ly/tmAsdYf

🔬 Up to £60k in funding available! Alongside the ACTACC, we are funding research aligned with patient safety, innovation, clinical outcomes, education, peri-operative care for cardiac/thoracic/cardiology patients, and more. 📍 Deadline 24 April! buff.ly/XokmB5o

🔊 Grant call in anaesthesia! Suitable projects include large research studies, small clinical/benchtop projects, observational studies, quality improvements, and more. Any amount of funding may be sought, from the purchase of small pieces of equipment up to research fellowships.

🎙️Coffee and a Gas: Stages - The mid-career anaesthetist In the latest podcast episode, we discuss the challenges faced by the mid-career anaesthetist. It’s an often forgotten stage, where direction can be unclear. Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/zdGghqa Listen on Apple Podcast: buff.ly/wUempAB

“We coped, but only just.” This is the key message of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry which released its report into the impact of the pandemic on healthcare systems earlier today. As anaesthetists and intensivists, our members know this first-hand. (thread)(1/5)

Taking place across the country, these full-day events feature expert talks and practical sessions on the latest advances in anaesthesia. Choose one near you! 🔗 buff.ly/A5ufL9k

📢 6 days left to submit your late-breaking abstract submissions for our Resident Doctors Conference! Successful applicants will present their research as an ePoster, participate in a discussion, and receive an official letter of acceptance to enhance their portfolio. 📆 March 25 shorturl.at/LDcLG

There isn't long left to apply! 🔔 🩺 Resident Doctors Committee This is your opportunity to influence training and working conditions across the UK and Ireland. You'll have opportunities to attend high-profile events and contribute to webinars and guidelines. 🔗

We are dismayed by findings in this year’s NHS Staff Survey that show discrimination, racism, unwanted sexual behaviour & violence continue to affect patients and staff. We reiterate our call that more needs to be done to make the NHS a safer and more just environment 👉️ buff.ly/U0UfwY3

Nominations closing soon! 🏛️ Trustee (SAS role) You have a chance to influence national policy and ensure your voice is heard at the highest level. You will receive training in charity law, financial regulation, and public affairs as you help to guide the Association's strategy. 🔗 buff.ly/FWA6wYV

Working a night shift? 🌙 7. Breaks are essential: work as a team to cover each other for these 8. Plan how you will get home. Is there an option other than driving? 9. Be vigilant for the 04:00 dip: your lowest physiological point

#WorldSleepDay sleep tips for busy clinicians 💤 4. Invest in blackout blinds or an eye mask (the absence of light stimulates melatonin release!) 5. Avoid using electronic devices for 30-60 min before bed 6. Eliminate unwanted sound with earplugs

This #WorldSleepDay, we’re sharing 9 tips to help medical professionals manage fatigue and sleep better. 💤 1. Exercise regularly, but not too close to bedtime 2. Write a ‘to do’ list rather than thinking of one as you try to sleep 3. Accept help with tasks you can delegate

This #WorldSleepDay, we recognise that anaesthetists and resident doctors often work long hours, night shifts and irregular schedules, which can make getting restorative sleep especially difficult. That's why we offer resources to help you combat fatigue. buff.ly/3TZvjYZ

The Future Leaders in Anaesthesia programme has begun. 🎉 21 delegates have started a new programme developed in partnership with @bayesbschool.bsky.social! Participants will be exploring the leadership landscape and building networks with peers across the NHS. 👩‍⚕️ #BayesExecutiveEducation

Live local to Leeds? 📍 Join us on 19 May for a full day of CPD and anaesthesia updates near you. 🔗 buff.ly/i3yW1P0 Stay up to date with the latest in peri-operative medicine and allergy management.

Our new Core Topics article on Plan A blocks is published! @anaesjournal.bsky.social @elboghdadly.bsky.social @lloydturbitt.bsky.social @ra-uk.org @assocanaes.bsky.social @stanfordanes.bsky.social @asahq.bsky.social associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

Shift work, on-call duties, and long days can affect your circadian rhythm and restorative sleep. In the lead up to #WorldSleepDay, Practitioner Health will be sharing a variety of resources that can help you to improve your sleep health! @assocanaes.bsky.social

🌟 Showcase your work at the UK’s largest gathering of anaesthetists! This is your opportunity to present your research, share your findings with peers from across the UK and beyond, and strengthen your professional profile. Share your expertise 👉️ buff.ly/U4fUsgM