We have submitted evidence to the government’s 10 Year Workforce Plan.
Our submission emphasises the essential work of anaesthetists & the urgent need to invest in the future of the specialty.
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/Gj8k50Xqsse
Our submission emphasises the essential work of anaesthetists & the urgent need to invest in the future of the specialty.
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/Gj8k50Xqsse
November 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
We have submitted evidence to the government’s 10 Year Workforce Plan.
Our submission emphasises the essential work of anaesthetists & the urgent need to invest in the future of the specialty.
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/Gj8k50Xqsse
Our submission emphasises the essential work of anaesthetists & the urgent need to invest in the future of the specialty.
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/Gj8k50Xqsse
Also - the RCoA post did not appear in my feed. I don't think it's a lack of will, I think it's a that the absence of an algorithm makes it more likely stuff gets lost in time (like tears in rain, I guess).
November 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Also - the RCoA post did not appear in my feed. I don't think it's a lack of will, I think it's a that the absence of an algorithm makes it more likely stuff gets lost in time (like tears in rain, I guess).
📢 Join us for the Advanced Airway Management Course (GAMC 2026) – Guy’s Hospital, London & Online
🗓 18–19 June 2026 | 🎓 12 CPD pts (RCoA)
Hands-on workshops, expert faculty & live simulation
👉 bookcpd.com/course/GAMCJ...
@gunjeet99.bsky.social @rcoanews.bsky.social @dasairway.bsky.social
🗓 18–19 June 2026 | 🎓 12 CPD pts (RCoA)
Hands-on workshops, expert faculty & live simulation
👉 bookcpd.com/course/GAMCJ...
@gunjeet99.bsky.social @rcoanews.bsky.social @dasairway.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 8:35 AM
📢 Join us for the Advanced Airway Management Course (GAMC 2026) – Guy’s Hospital, London & Online
🗓 18–19 June 2026 | 🎓 12 CPD pts (RCoA)
Hands-on workshops, expert faculty & live simulation
👉 bookcpd.com/course/GAMCJ...
@gunjeet99.bsky.social @rcoanews.bsky.social @dasairway.bsky.social
🗓 18–19 June 2026 | 🎓 12 CPD pts (RCoA)
Hands-on workshops, expert faculty & live simulation
👉 bookcpd.com/course/GAMCJ...
@gunjeet99.bsky.social @rcoanews.bsky.social @dasairway.bsky.social
Why do medics (et al) stick with X?
Cos you get next to zero response from any other platform.
The RCoA posts clinician input to a national survey, with >90% engagement…. And it gets 4 “likes” and 2 QTs, inc this one.
JFC. I’d stop bothering to pursue this place too.
#EMIMCC
Cos you get next to zero response from any other platform.
The RCoA posts clinician input to a national survey, with >90% engagement…. And it gets 4 “likes” and 2 QTs, inc this one.
JFC. I’d stop bothering to pursue this place too.
#EMIMCC
📢 Key interim findings from our 2025 Census are out today 🧵
➡️ 89% of clinical leaders report that elective surgery is being delayed because of a lack of anaesthetists.
➡️ 43% say this happens on a daily or weekly basis.
Thread 1/4 👇
➡️ 89% of clinical leaders report that elective surgery is being delayed because of a lack of anaesthetists.
➡️ 43% say this happens on a daily or weekly basis.
Thread 1/4 👇
October 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Why do medics (et al) stick with X?
Cos you get next to zero response from any other platform.
The RCoA posts clinician input to a national survey, with >90% engagement…. And it gets 4 “likes” and 2 QTs, inc this one.
JFC. I’d stop bothering to pursue this place too.
#EMIMCC
Cos you get next to zero response from any other platform.
The RCoA posts clinician input to a national survey, with >90% engagement…. And it gets 4 “likes” and 2 QTs, inc this one.
JFC. I’d stop bothering to pursue this place too.
#EMIMCC
Exam results are out🙌
We have emailed results to all candidates who sat the Final FRCA Written examination results from September 📆
Please check your inboxes (and your junk folder).
We have emailed results to all candidates who sat the Final FRCA Written examination results from September 📆
Please check your inboxes (and your junk folder).
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Exam results are out🙌
We have emailed results to all candidates who sat the Final FRCA Written examination results from September 📆
Please check your inboxes (and your junk folder).
We have emailed results to all candidates who sat the Final FRCA Written examination results from September 📆
Please check your inboxes (and your junk folder).
If you’re new to anaesthetic training, our NovPod miniseries from #AnaesthesiaOnAir can help 👇
🎧Anaesthetic emergencies: ow.ly/zEGc50XbBU8
🎧Obstetric emergencies, in partnership with the OAA: ow.ly/zuSE50XbBU7
@oaa-anaes.bsky.social
#WAD2025 4/5 🧵
🎧Anaesthetic emergencies: ow.ly/zEGc50XbBU8
🎧Obstetric emergencies, in partnership with the OAA: ow.ly/zuSE50XbBU7
@oaa-anaes.bsky.social
#WAD2025 4/5 🧵
October 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
If you’re new to anaesthetic training, our NovPod miniseries from #AnaesthesiaOnAir can help 👇
🎧Anaesthetic emergencies: ow.ly/zEGc50XbBU8
🎧Obstetric emergencies, in partnership with the OAA: ow.ly/zuSE50XbBU7
@oaa-anaes.bsky.social
#WAD2025 4/5 🧵
🎧Anaesthetic emergencies: ow.ly/zEGc50XbBU8
🎧Obstetric emergencies, in partnership with the OAA: ow.ly/zuSE50XbBU7
@oaa-anaes.bsky.social
#WAD2025 4/5 🧵
Save the date 📆
The SALG Patient Safety Conference is coming up!
This year’s themes are👇
➡️Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)
➡️Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI)
➡️Plus poster competition for anaesthetists in training
Book👉 ow.ly/YAvo50WXl9v
#Ansky #Medsky
The SALG Patient Safety Conference is coming up!
This year’s themes are👇
➡️Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)
➡️Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI)
➡️Plus poster competition for anaesthetists in training
Book👉 ow.ly/YAvo50WXl9v
#Ansky #Medsky
October 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Save the date 📆
The SALG Patient Safety Conference is coming up!
This year’s themes are👇
➡️Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)
➡️Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI)
➡️Plus poster competition for anaesthetists in training
Book👉 ow.ly/YAvo50WXl9v
#Ansky #Medsky
The SALG Patient Safety Conference is coming up!
This year’s themes are👇
➡️Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)
➡️Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI)
➡️Plus poster competition for anaesthetists in training
Book👉 ow.ly/YAvo50WXl9v
#Ansky #Medsky
To conclude #SASWeek25, we examine the theme of SAS advocacy and wellbeing.
🧾In her Bulletin article, Dr Zoe Robertson reflects on the work of Northumbria Foundation NHS Trust to deliver the #SASsix asks, initiated by The SAS Collective.
Learn more 👉 ow.ly/9Ngq50X9HO7
#Ansky #Medsky
🧾In her Bulletin article, Dr Zoe Robertson reflects on the work of Northumbria Foundation NHS Trust to deliver the #SASsix asks, initiated by The SAS Collective.
Learn more 👉 ow.ly/9Ngq50X9HO7
#Ansky #Medsky
October 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
To conclude #SASWeek25, we examine the theme of SAS advocacy and wellbeing.
🧾In her Bulletin article, Dr Zoe Robertson reflects on the work of Northumbria Foundation NHS Trust to deliver the #SASsix asks, initiated by The SAS Collective.
Learn more 👉 ow.ly/9Ngq50X9HO7
#Ansky #Medsky
🧾In her Bulletin article, Dr Zoe Robertson reflects on the work of Northumbria Foundation NHS Trust to deliver the #SASsix asks, initiated by The SAS Collective.
Learn more 👉 ow.ly/9Ngq50X9HO7
#Ansky #Medsky
Today's #SASWeek25 theme is 'Specialist grade' 🥼
🧾Dr Thomas James & Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talk us through their individual journeys to becoming specialists in this Bulletin article.
They reflect on the highs, the lows and everything in-between 🙌
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/2vml50X7aBg
🧾Dr Thomas James & Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talk us through their individual journeys to becoming specialists in this Bulletin article.
They reflect on the highs, the lows and everything in-between 🙌
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/2vml50X7aBg
October 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Today's #SASWeek25 theme is 'Specialist grade' 🥼
🧾Dr Thomas James & Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talk us through their individual journeys to becoming specialists in this Bulletin article.
They reflect on the highs, the lows and everything in-between 🙌
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/2vml50X7aBg
🧾Dr Thomas James & Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talk us through their individual journeys to becoming specialists in this Bulletin article.
They reflect on the highs, the lows and everything in-between 🙌
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/2vml50X7aBg
Congratulations to our College Award winners 🙌
🎖️College Medal: Caroline Evans, Alistair McKenzie, David Selwyn
🎖️Dudley Buxton: Jude Partridge
🎖️President's Commendation: Jeff Handel
🎖️Honorary Fellowship: Mohammad Abdur Rahman
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/sJwX50X4OQA
#Ansky #Medsky
🎖️College Medal: Caroline Evans, Alistair McKenzie, David Selwyn
🎖️Dudley Buxton: Jude Partridge
🎖️President's Commendation: Jeff Handel
🎖️Honorary Fellowship: Mohammad Abdur Rahman
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/sJwX50X4OQA
#Ansky #Medsky
October 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Congratulations to our College Award winners 🙌
🎖️College Medal: Caroline Evans, Alistair McKenzie, David Selwyn
🎖️Dudley Buxton: Jude Partridge
🎖️President's Commendation: Jeff Handel
🎖️Honorary Fellowship: Mohammad Abdur Rahman
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/sJwX50X4OQA
#Ansky #Medsky
🎖️College Medal: Caroline Evans, Alistair McKenzie, David Selwyn
🎖️Dudley Buxton: Jude Partridge
🎖️President's Commendation: Jeff Handel
🎖️Honorary Fellowship: Mohammad Abdur Rahman
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/sJwX50X4OQA
#Ansky #Medsky
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
Learn more 👉 ow.ly/uet450X2Kah
#Ansky #Medsky
September 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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
Learn more 👉 ow.ly/uet450X2Kah
#Ansky #Medsky
Our new infographics give pregnant women and people accessible information about the risks and side effects of epidural and spinal anaesthesia during childbirth.
SWIPE for insights ➡️
@oaa-anaes.bsky.social
#Ansky #Medsky
SWIPE for insights ➡️
@oaa-anaes.bsky.social
#Ansky #Medsky
September 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Our new infographics give pregnant women and people accessible information about the risks and side effects of epidural and spinal anaesthesia during childbirth.
SWIPE for insights ➡️
@oaa-anaes.bsky.social
#Ansky #Medsky
SWIPE for insights ➡️
@oaa-anaes.bsky.social
#Ansky #Medsky
Our two-day Winter Scientific Meeting with #AnaesthesiaScot
is coming to Perth ❄️
As well as an innovative programme, there’s an optional dinner & cèilidh at the Black Watch Museum to warm up on a winter’s evening 🪩
Book your space today! 👉 ow.ly/3L8A50WPAx1
is coming to Perth ❄️
As well as an innovative programme, there’s an optional dinner & cèilidh at the Black Watch Museum to warm up on a winter’s evening 🪩
Book your space today! 👉 ow.ly/3L8A50WPAx1
September 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Our two-day Winter Scientific Meeting with #AnaesthesiaScot
is coming to Perth ❄️
As well as an innovative programme, there’s an optional dinner & cèilidh at the Black Watch Museum to warm up on a winter’s evening 🪩
Book your space today! 👉 ow.ly/3L8A50WPAx1
is coming to Perth ❄️
As well as an innovative programme, there’s an optional dinner & cèilidh at the Black Watch Museum to warm up on a winter’s evening 🪩
Book your space today! 👉 ow.ly/3L8A50WPAx1
1st National ACCP conference planned later this year with RCoA and FCIM. #criticalcare #intensivecare #critcare #ACCPconf
April 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
1st National ACCP conference planned later this year with RCoA and FCIM. #criticalcare #intensivecare #critcare #ACCPconf
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.
🔷Helps trainers support anaesthetists in training to meet regional anaesthesia capabilities when clinical training opportunities are limited.
🔷Straightforward process that aims to increase fairness.
February 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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.
🔷Helps trainers support anaesthetists in training to meet regional anaesthesia capabilities when clinical training opportunities are limited.
🔷Straightforward process that aims to increase fairness.
@rcoanews.bsky.social Airway Leads Advisor Dr Sandeep Sudan kicks off the RCoA and @dasairway.bsky.social Airway Leads Day. We're looking forward to a great day of interesting discussions on all things airway!
March 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
@rcoanews.bsky.social Airway Leads Advisor Dr Sandeep Sudan kicks off the RCoA and @dasairway.bsky.social Airway Leads Day. We're looking forward to a great day of interesting discussions on all things airway!
Join us for this CPD and the Lifelong Learning Platform webinar.
The discussion will focus on the importance of CPD as one of the supporting information requirements for revalidation.
Weds 30 April
10.00 - 12.00
ow.ly/lT1J50VnX2h
@drtonibrunning.bsky.social @uma1rf1.bsky.social
The discussion will focus on the importance of CPD as one of the supporting information requirements for revalidation.
Weds 30 April
10.00 - 12.00
ow.ly/lT1J50VnX2h
@drtonibrunning.bsky.social @uma1rf1.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Join us for this CPD and the Lifelong Learning Platform webinar.
The discussion will focus on the importance of CPD as one of the supporting information requirements for revalidation.
Weds 30 April
10.00 - 12.00
ow.ly/lT1J50VnX2h
@drtonibrunning.bsky.social @uma1rf1.bsky.social
The discussion will focus on the importance of CPD as one of the supporting information requirements for revalidation.
Weds 30 April
10.00 - 12.00
ow.ly/lT1J50VnX2h
@drtonibrunning.bsky.social @uma1rf1.bsky.social
Right but it's not like the majority of anaesthetist live in another city. Like it or not the UK is built around the capital. The RCoA isn't exactly standing out by having a physical presence in London, I think every other college is within a 20minute walk of where I'm working.
January 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Right but it's not like the majority of anaesthetist live in another city. Like it or not the UK is built around the capital. The RCoA isn't exactly standing out by having a physical presence in London, I think every other college is within a 20minute walk of where I'm working.
Anaesthetists & ICM Docs in the UK, please consider reading and signing this petition to the RCoA icalling for a clear, principled stance and urgent humanitarian advocacy on behalf of our colleagues on the ground in Gaza.
🔗 sprw.io/stt-ark5w
#medtwitter #gaza #anaesthesia #ICM #RCoA #LetGazalive
🔗 sprw.io/stt-ark5w
#medtwitter #gaza #anaesthesia #ICM #RCoA #LetGazalive
June 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Anaesthetists & ICM Docs in the UK, please consider reading and signing this petition to the RCoA icalling for a clear, principled stance and urgent humanitarian advocacy on behalf of our colleagues on the ground in Gaza.
🔗 sprw.io/stt-ark5w
#medtwitter #gaza #anaesthesia #ICM #RCoA #LetGazalive
🔗 sprw.io/stt-ark5w
#medtwitter #gaza #anaesthesia #ICM #RCoA #LetGazalive
During #SouthAsianHeritageMonth we want to celebrate the achievements of our members.
This year’s theme is #RootsToRoutes. If you'd like us to share your story, email us at comms@rcoa.ac.uk
Read some of our member stories from last year
👉 rcoa.ac.uk/blog/what-do...
#SAHM2025 #medsky #ansky
This year’s theme is #RootsToRoutes. If you'd like us to share your story, email us at comms@rcoa.ac.uk
Read some of our member stories from last year
👉 rcoa.ac.uk/blog/what-do...
#SAHM2025 #medsky #ansky
July 31, 2025 at 10:06 AM
During #SouthAsianHeritageMonth we want to celebrate the achievements of our members.
This year’s theme is #RootsToRoutes. If you'd like us to share your story, email us at comms@rcoa.ac.uk
Read some of our member stories from last year
👉 rcoa.ac.uk/blog/what-do...
#SAHM2025 #medsky #ansky
This year’s theme is #RootsToRoutes. If you'd like us to share your story, email us at comms@rcoa.ac.uk
Read some of our member stories from last year
👉 rcoa.ac.uk/blog/what-do...
#SAHM2025 #medsky #ansky
The deadline for PatientsVoices@RCoA Awards 2026 nominations is Sunday 21 September🏆
Find out how to nominate here👉 ow.ly/W0tR50Wtfn9
Find out how to nominate here👉 ow.ly/W0tR50Wtfn9
September 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The deadline for PatientsVoices@RCoA Awards 2026 nominations is Sunday 21 September🏆
Find out how to nominate here👉 ow.ly/W0tR50Wtfn9
Find out how to nominate here👉 ow.ly/W0tR50Wtfn9
📢Fancy a trip to Perth?
The intrepid Maclean Brothers successfully rowed across the Pacific in 135 days 🚣♀️
They’ll share their life-changing experience at our Joint Winter Scientific Meeting with #AnaesthesiaScot
Join us to hear their story first-hand 👉 https://ow.ly/RWxf50WPBaE
#Medsky #Ansky
The intrepid Maclean Brothers successfully rowed across the Pacific in 135 days 🚣♀️
They’ll share their life-changing experience at our Joint Winter Scientific Meeting with #AnaesthesiaScot
Join us to hear their story first-hand 👉 https://ow.ly/RWxf50WPBaE
#Medsky #Ansky
October 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
📢Fancy a trip to Perth?
The intrepid Maclean Brothers successfully rowed across the Pacific in 135 days 🚣♀️
They’ll share their life-changing experience at our Joint Winter Scientific Meeting with #AnaesthesiaScot
Join us to hear their story first-hand 👉 https://ow.ly/RWxf50WPBaE
#Medsky #Ansky
The intrepid Maclean Brothers successfully rowed across the Pacific in 135 days 🚣♀️
They’ll share their life-changing experience at our Joint Winter Scientific Meeting with #AnaesthesiaScot
Join us to hear their story first-hand 👉 https://ow.ly/RWxf50WPBaE
#Medsky #Ansky
January 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Honoured to see The Power of Preparation for Surgery referenced twice in RCoA Anaesthesia Updates
Prehabilitation is gaining traction—optimising patients before surgery improves recovery, reduces complications & enhances resilience. Let’s shift from repairing to preparing!
Prehabilitation is gaining traction—optimising patients before surgery improves recovery, reduces complications & enhances resilience. Let’s shift from repairing to preparing!
February 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Honoured to see The Power of Preparation for Surgery referenced twice in RCoA Anaesthesia Updates
Prehabilitation is gaining traction—optimising patients before surgery improves recovery, reduces complications & enhances resilience. Let’s shift from repairing to preparing!
Prehabilitation is gaining traction—optimising patients before surgery improves recovery, reduces complications & enhances resilience. Let’s shift from repairing to preparing!