Emma Wain
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Emma Wain
@ecewain.bsky.social
Associate Specialist (SAS) Anaesthetist | Hon Treasurer @Assoc_Anaes | @Anaes_SAS chair | Opinions all mine
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Adopting the recommendations in NHS England's Medical Training Review could save medical training in the UK.

Read our full statement ✍️ buff.ly/UbEIeOo
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Great tips for leadership development here! #SASWeek25
Today for #SASWeek25 we're focusing on SAS development.

Ready to take the next step?

📽️ Watch Prof Jamie Read share three pactical tips on how SAS doctors can access and thrive in leadership roles.
3 top tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor
For SAS Week 2025, Prof Jamie Read shares three practical tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳

"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"

📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
October 9, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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I love my portfolio career - don't let anyone ever tell you that the only way to be happy in medicine is to jump on the treadmill to consultant jobs!
Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳

"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"

📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
October 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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(2/2)
✔️ Updated the SAS Handbook to ensure relevancy
✔️ Met with @bma.org.uk, @hcsa-com.bsky.social , NHS England, ICBs and hospital trusts to promote the SAS workforce
October 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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#SASWeek25

SAS doctors now make up over 20% of the anaesthetic workforce and, along with LEDs, are the fastest growing group in the NHS. buff.ly/yRKXv68

Check out our updated SAS Handbook for practical guidance and answers to common questions ➡️ buff.ly/fIg8mQr
The SAS Handbook 2025
Dr Emma Wain's explanation of the SAS Handbook 2025. SAS doctors make up at least 20% of the anaesthetic workforce, and combined with locally-employed doctors…
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October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Last chance to respond to our landmark consultation to better understand the real-world experiences of those working across anaesthesia

Survey closing this Monday 👉 buff.ly/UjIS08X
October 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Calling all Wellbeing Leads! 📣

We're hosting a free seminar just for you on 7 November ➡️ buff.ly/siKRkiD
Don't miss the opportunity to network with other wellbeing leads and explore strategies for colleague support.

Join us at 21 Portland Place, London
Along with @rcoanews.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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It's the final day of #SASWeek25 and today's themes are advocacy and wellbeing (1/2)

Here's how we've been championing SAS recently

✔️ Hosted a SAS reception at the Houses of Parliament
✔️ Advocated for SAS doctors with politicians throughout the UK
✔️ Representation of SAS on Board and committees
October 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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It's day 3 of #SASWeek25, with a focus on SAS development

💰 Members can apply for our SAS Educational Grant - up to £2,000 buff.ly/Kego0kr
☃️ Get an exclusive SAS member rate for Winter Scientific Meeting 2026 buff.ly/ohVlbf9
🚀 Apply for our Leadership Development Programme buff.ly/lF6rBLN
October 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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🧠 Attend our SAS-led CPD webinar buff.ly/veVXRFm
📖 Read our SAS Handbook 2025 buff.ly/fIg8mQr
October 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Today for #SASWeek25 we're focusing on SAS development.

Ready to take the next step?

📽️ Watch Prof Jamie Read share three pactical tips on how SAS doctors can access and thrive in leadership roles.
3 top tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor
For SAS Week 2025, Prof Jamie Read shares three practical tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor.
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October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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HCSA - the #HospitalDoctorsUnion was the first national organisation to endorse the work of the SAS Collective and the #SASSix campaign.
▶️ Watch this message from HCSA President, Dr Naru Narayanan, celebrating SAS doctors and #SASWeek2025 🎉, and affirming our ongoing support.
@sascollective.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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#SASWeek25

Our recent Anaesthesia News issue includes a dedicated SAS Week segment, packed with insights from SAS doctors across the UK.

Members can access the full issue 🔗 buff.ly/8CGnXfx
October 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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It's day two of #SASWeek25
📽️ Find out why SAS anaesthetists choose this path
Why choose SAS?
This is "Why choose SAS?" by Learn@ on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Happy #SASweek25 to all who celebrate.

Remember, a SAS doctor is for life, not just SAS week.

#SASsix
October 6, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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It’s the start of #SASWeek25 🎉

Each day we’ll be sharing dedicated content to celebrate the work of SAS anaesthetists. So, if you're curious about the benefits of a SAS career, looking for advice on stepping into leadership roles, or ready to explore our SAS Handbook - we've got you covered.
October 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Today is International Women’s Day ✨

Members have exclusive access to talks on equality, diversity and inclusion in healthcare ➡️ buff.ly/AmlvJOB

Why not watch 'Global health inequality and women – beyond maternal health'?

#AccelerateAction #IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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The Leng Review into the role of PAs and AAs has launched its survey for healthcare professionals. We strongly encourage all anaesthetists to complete the survey and to make full use of the free text sections to elaborate on their views.

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The survey closes on 30 March.
March 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Excellently put.

SAS and locally-employed anaesthetists are the most rapidly rising contributors for provision of anaesthesia, and our careers should progress to autonomy.

This IS the workforce solution you are looking for, folks.
February 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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The Resident Doctors Committee contributed to the Association's submission to the Leng Review.

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(2/3) The Association has made its submission to the Leng review and you can read it here.

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We will now concentrate our efforts on securing a meeting with Prof Leng to explain our submission further.
February 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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📸 Pictured is our February advocacy update (1/3)

Thanks to our members we can hold meetings with key stakeholders – including politicians and other medical organisations – to make sure the specialty is represented in new policy developments and legislation.
February 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The Association took the views of all grades of anaesthetist into account when writing this, proud to have represented SAS anaesthetists in doing that. Please have a look at it when you have the time
The SAS Committee contributed to the Association's submission to the Leng Review.

Find it here 🔗https://buff.ly/4ikwMHT
(2/3) The Association has made its submission to the Leng review and you can read it here.

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We will now concentrate our efforts on securing a meeting with Prof Leng to explain our submission further.
February 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Three Association of Anaesthetists treasurers and the head of finance. Great opportunity for us all to catch up at WSM 2025 @assocanaes.bsky.social @assocsas.bsky.social
January 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM