It's nomination time! 🏆 Have you worked with an exceptional colleague or team whose talents have yet to be recognised & celebrated? Hear from Sophie and Sarah on why you should nominate a colleague today 🎥 Learn more 👉 ow.ly/WGUE50XAOgy #Ansky #Medky

Start the year with this new volunteer role 👇 We're recruiting 4 Clinical Advisors to conduct the Systematic Literature Review for our Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthetic Services (GPAS). Applications close 4 Jan. Apply here 👉https://ow.ly/B7Yp50XKcVO #Ansky #Medsky

🎉Congratulations to our former President, Dr Fiona Donald and Deputy Director of @cpoc.bsky.social Professor Scarlett McNally, who have been been recognised in the King’s New Years Honours👏 Read more about their inspirational work for our College and our patients 👇 www.rcoa.ac.uk/news/rcoa-pa...

We wish all our members and supporters a joyful, festive break and a happy, healthy New Year. Christmas opening times 👉 https://ow.ly/U65b50XMTII

Dr Sudhansu Pattnaik talks about why you should nominate a colleague for a College award. He received his award at the College Diplomats' (Dips) Day this year. Watch the video in full and nominate your colleague today 👉 https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/membership/honours-awards-prizes #Ansky #Medsky

Applications are now open to join the Portfolio Assessment Group (PAG). PAG members assess applications for entry to the GMC Specialist Register via the Portfolio Pathway. Benefits include 👇 ➡️Training & support ➡️CPD points ➡️Events Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/iCWJ50XNCrR #Ansky #Medsky

Find out more about our new resources on epidural and spinal anaesthetics, for pain relief options for pregnant women and people. They explain the risks, benefits, and side effects, and can be used in antenatal discussions. Share them widely 👉 ow.ly/zKtC50XNBgn #Ansky #Medsky

✨ Anaesthetic Updates 2026✨ Stay ahead of the curve and join us for 3 days of new ideas in anaesthesia, critical care and pain management. Programme includes 👇 ➡️ Latest in Airway ➡️ Obs & Paeds Anaesthesia ➡️ Q&As Online or in person, earn up to 15 CPD credits. Book ➡️ https://ow.ly/NiNy50XMTMQ

Have your say in this survey, which aims to understand how enhanced perioperative care (EPC) is organised & provided across NHS hospitals in England. Your insights will inform research aimed at enhancing perioperative services. 🔗 https://ow.ly/fobv50XMESJ

The NHS has issued a National Patient Safety Alert regarding supply issues affecting licensed and unlicensed Epidural Infusion Bags. We’ve compiled a summary of additional clinical advice to help you manage this issue. Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/1PQG50XL0hJ #Ansky #Medsky

There's still time to submit your abstract for an e-presentation at the virtual Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice meeting. Theme: Patient Safety and/or Quality Improvement. Entries close on 19 January 2026. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/hVnl50XC960 #Ansky #Medsky

Exam results are out! We've emailed the results to all candidates who sat the final FRCA SOE results from December 2025 Please check your inboxes (and your junk folder).

Complete one or more of the many surveys on our website⁉️ Topics range from 👇 ➡️Enhanced perioperative care ➡️Surgical and anaesthetic practice ➡️Trialling dexmedetomidine ➡️Researching delirium Your input will help shape the future of healthcare. 🔗https://ow.ly/aazy50XKRYZ #Ansky #Medsky

Join our Portfolio Pathway Q&A session next month. ➡️Speak to expert panellists ➡️Seek practical advice ➡️Get your application questions answered Register here 👉 https://ow.ly/JHGq50XKQnA #Ansky #Medsky

The December newsletter is out 📰 Check your inboxes for your copy 📥 It features 👇 ➡️ Christmas video message ➡️ Two National Patient Safety Alerts ➡️ Portfolio Pathway webinar ➡️ Volunteering opportunities #Ansky #Medsky

We’re recruiting 4 Clinical Advisors for the Systematic Literature Review for the Obstetric, Paediatric, Ophthalmic, and Burns & Plastics chapters of our Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthetic Services (GPAS). Applications close 4 Jan. Apply here 👉 https://ow.ly/QxaA50XKiQJ #Ansky #Medsky

Congratulations to our newly elected Council College members 👏 Full info here👉 ow.ly/T0ec50XHtrx #Ansky #Medsky

The FRCA Annual Report for 2024 - 2025 has been published. Learn more: ow.ly/tYoW50XJAg7

📅 Save the date for Anaesthetic Updates in Feb 2026! It'll be the last one at Churchill House, and a chance to 👇 ☑️Connect with peers ☑️Question the specialty experts ☑️Share ideas and experience ☑️earn 15 CPD points Book today 👉 https://ow.ly/h6J950WY5XW #Medsky #Ansky

We're still seeking new authors for the Obstetric, Paediatric, Ophthalmic, and Burns and Plastics chapters of our Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthetic Services (GPAS). Application deadline: Friday, 12 Dec More info 👉 https://ow.ly/E4CP50Xxmzf #Ansky #Medsky

We're inviting members to submit abstracts for an e-presentation at the virtual Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice meeting. Theme: Patient Safety and/or Quality Improvement. Entries close on 19 January 2026. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/hVnl50XC960 #Ansky #Medsky

It's nomination time! 🏆 Have you worked with an exceptional colleague or team whose talents have yet to be recognised & celebrated? We have College Awards to suit all kinds of contributions to our specialty, & any member can nominate. Find out how 👉 ow.ly/WGUE50XAOgy #Ansky #Medsky

Exam results are out! We have emailed the results to all candidates who sat the Primary FRCA MCQs from November 2025 Please check your inboxes (and your junk folder). #Ansky #Medsky

1 week to go! Did you know that Less Than Full-Time (LTFT) Matters! If you’re considering LTFT Training in anaesthesia or ICM, our online event will tell you everything you need to know. Get 20% off the £30 registration fee using code LTFT20. Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/M6rc50Xuft2 #Ansky #Medsky

Join the Faculty of Pain Medicine for the 17th Annual Meeting. Topics include 👇 ➡️ Medico-Legal Confidence ➡️ Resilience in healthcare ➡️ Psychiatric and Pain drug interactions ➡️ From Clinic to Court Earn 5 CPD credits. Book today 👉 https://ow.ly/yzjP50Xz1eL #Ansky #Medsky

Thank you to members who came to our AGM on Wednesday 26 November or voted in advance by proxy. There were two resolutions presented for a member vote and both were carried. Full voting results and video 👉 https://ow.ly/mzwp50XyXbc

Our Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) are recruiting👨‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️ ➡️Surgical Deputy Director - the candidate must be a member of The Royal College of Surgeons of England. ➡️Deputy Director - the candidate can be from any perioperative care profession. Apply by 3 Dec 2025 Visit 👉 https://ow.ly/NAGc50XvaP5

Share your perspective with us! This survey, led by the Association of Anaesthetists SAS & UCLPartners, aims to identify clinician-led priorities for AI in anaesthesia, perioperative medicine & acute pain management. Complete it here👉 https://ow.ly/bmv550Xyacz

Our two-day Anaesthesia Research conference starts tomorrow 🙌 Join us for 👇 ☑️Breaking trials ☑️Clinical trial proposals ☑️Translational research ☑️Work of our NIAA grant awardees Book now to engage with the future of anaesthesia 👉 https://ow.ly/EHEw50Xy3WE

Exam results are out! We have emailed the results to all candidates who sat the Primary FRCA OSCE SOE results from November 2025. Please check your inboxes (and your junk folder). #Ansky #Medsky

We're seeking new authors for the Obstetric, Paediatric, Ophthalmic, and Burns and Plastics chapters of our Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthetic Services (GPAS). Application deadline: Friday, 12 Dec More info 👉 https://ow.ly/E4CP50Xxmzf #Ansky #Medsky

Did you know that Less Than Full-Time (LTFT) Matters! If you’re considering LTFT Training in anaesthesia or ICM, our online event will tell you everything you need to know. Get 20% off the £30 registration fee using code LTFT20. Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/M6rc50Xuft2 #Ansky #Medsky

We're looking forward to seeing eligible members at next week's AGM. If you can't join us on the night, you can still vote in advance. AGM details: Wed 26 Nov, 6pm – 8pm. This is a hybrid meeting & you are welcome to attend either online or in person. 🔗 https://ow.ly/Nuwu50XvalX

Our final Winter Symposium session featured Claire Stapleton from MPS Medical Protection, who discussed the criminalisation of medical errors & Gross Negligence Manslaughter. We then heard from Dr David Whitaker on pre-filled syringes.

Congratulations to our award winners at this year's Winter Symposium. ➡️ Webb Johnson Oration Award lecture - Challenges and Opportunities for Surgeons and Anaesthetists in Global Emergency, Critical and Operative Care, Ms Rachel Hargest, Cardiff, @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social.

Day 2 of our Winter Symposium 2025 has kicked off with keynote speaker, Andy Vaughton, sharing his personal MND story, the effects of his diagnosis, and the fundraising work he does for @mndoddie5.bsky.social. Hosted by @drjonchambers1.bsky.social.

One week to go! Join us for Anaesthesia Research, where we’ll advance science & transform care. Programme includes 👇 ☑️Breaking trials ☑️Translational research ☑️Clinical trial proposals ☑️Work of our NIAA grant awardees Booking & more info 👉 https://ow.ly/rqjp50Xas5q #Ansky #Medsky

A huge thank you to our speakers in the last session at today's Winter Symposium, @sarahbarleymc.bsky.social, Dr Cliff Shelton, and Dr Helen J Burdett, who have highlighted the disparities between patients and the workforce by recognising the steps towards improvement.

Congratulations to Intensive Care Doctor, Travis Brooks, from Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, who won the poster competition at this year's Winter Symposium. The theme was “QI Projects on Intra and interhospital transfer of sick patients”. #Ansky #Medsky

Our Winter symposium 2025 has started with a welcome from our President, Dr Claire Shannon. She has kicked off the first session with the NHS 10-year plan. Thank you to our speakers in this session @kamranabbasi.bsky.social & @chris-carey.bsky.social.

The Autumn Gas Newsletter has been published. Written by anaesthetists in training for anaesthetists in training 🖋️ Check your inbox to download your copy.

Our Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) are recruiting for a Surgical Deputy Director. The successful applicant must be a member of the The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. For more information & to apply 👉https://ow.ly/LKYi50XouaP

Our Safe Anaesthesia Liaison Group (SALG) has published the latest quarterly Patient Safety Update, covering November 2024 to February 2025. The update reviews lessons learned from anaesthesia-related incidents. Learn more & download your copy 👉https://ow.ly/2sHq50XrIcY #Ansky #Medsky

Day 1 highlights from our Joint Winter Scientific Meeting with #AnaesthesiaScot❄️ #Ansky #Medky

We are pleased to announce that Professor Malcom West and Professor John Moore have been appointed as clinical co-leads for the first National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC). Learn more about the project and the clinical co-leads 👉 ow.ly/2MSf50XrMQk #Ansky #Medsky

Our latest #AnaesthesiaOnAir podcast explores AI tools & patient information 🎧 Hosted by Samantha Black, in conversation with Patient Voices Chair, Jenny Westaway & Dr Maya Sussman🎙️ Listen here as they discuss the risks & opportunities AI presents 👉 https://ow.ly/jTb850XqOzr#AnaesthesiaOnAir #Ansky #Medsky

Our Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) is recruiting for a Deputy Director. This role is open to senior clinical leaders from any perioperative care profession and offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of surgical care. For more information & to apply 👉 https://ow.ly/MzUk50Xou5Z

1 week to go 📢 Our Clinical Content Leads, Dr Sri Gummaraju & Dr Felicity Plaat, invite you to this year's Winter Symposium ❄️ Topics include 👇 ▶️ NHS Ten-Year Health Plan ▶️ Healthcare inequalities ▶️ Financial planning Join us in-person or online 👉 https://ow.ly/sffL50XqC4a #Ansky #Medsky

We've teamed up with the Royal College of Anaesthetists to explore Less Than Full-Time (LTFT) Training in Anaesthesia and ICM from the perspectives of both residents and trainers. Join us online this December and receive 20% off when using code LTFT20. Wednesday 10 December Online buff.ly/aRuEfvQ

In this autumn bulletin article, inaugural Director of Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC), David Selwyn reflects on the evolution of CPOC from inception to present day. From an idea in 2012, to launching in 2019, 'CPOC represents a fundamental shift in NHS thinking'. 🔗 https://ow.ly/o6eK50XlFcR