The Royal College of Anaesthetists

The Royal College of Anaesthetists The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK.

Anaesthesia is the largest single hospital specialty in the NHS. The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK, and it ensures the quality of patient care through the maintenance of standards in anaesthesia, critical care and pain medicine.

Exciting news👏We are pleased to announce that Professor Jugdeep Dhesi has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Col...
16/06/2026

Exciting news👏

We are pleased to announce that Professor Jugdeep Dhesi has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the College.

She will be admitted at Diplomates Day on Friday, 4th September 🙌

Please join us in congratulating Professor Dhesi on this remarkable achievement👏

Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/gIHv50ZbpBz

Congratulations to the award winners of the poster competition at this year's College Tutors Event in Bristol!The compet...
16/06/2026

Congratulations to the award winners of the poster competition at this year's College Tutors Event in Bristol!

The competition showcased innovative ideas, inspiring initiatives and examples of excellence in anaesthetic education and training from across the UK.

We were delighted to recognise the outstanding work, dedication and creativity demonstrated by all our winners.

🥇Dr Ashley Davies
🥈Dr Lily Scourfield
🥉Dr Jonathan Debenham

Congratulations are also in order to Dr Caroline Evans for winning a College medal.

A huge thank you to all our College Tutors, Regional Advisers, Training Programme Directors and education leaders who jo...
15/06/2026

A huge thank you to all our College Tutors, Regional Advisers, Training Programme Directors and education leaders who joined us in Bristol last week, Thursday and Friday, for our College Tutors' Event.

The event provided a valuable opportunity to come together to discuss the latest developments in anaesthetic education and training, share best practices, and collaborate to support trainees and the future anaesthetic workforce.

Your expertise, engagement and contributions made the event a great success.

We would also like to thank our sponsors for their support, with special recognition to dbRotas.

Thank you to everyone who attended, presented and contributed to the discussions.

We look forward to continuing to work together to deliver excellence in anaesthetic training across the UK.

Today marks the beginning of 🩼This year’s theme, “Do you see me?”, highlights the importance of recognising, listening...
15/06/2026

Today marks the beginning of 🩼

This year’s theme, “Do you see me?”, highlights the importance of recognising, listening to, and valuing people with learning disabilities.

Our Patient Information Resources are tailored to support individuals with additional communication needs, including those with autism, neurodivergence, or learning disabilities.

Explore our resources to help provide inclusive care for all patients 👉https://ow.ly/qRWG50ZbmQi

One day to go until Anaesthetic Updates💫Join us for three action-packed days exploring the latest in ⬇️➡️Fresh ideas in ...
15/06/2026

One day to go until Anaesthetic Updates💫

Join us for three action-packed days exploring the latest in ⬇️

➡️Fresh ideas in anaesthesia
➡️Critical care
➡️Pain management

Hear from leading experts, tackle today’s challenges, and return empowered with new skills and ideas 🙌

Earn up to 15 CPD credits.

There's still time to secure your place and view the programme in full 👉 https://ow.ly/hEKa50YQEIS

Congratulations to members of RCoA and FICM recognised in the King's Birthday Honours! 💫🔹Professor Iain Moppett, awarded...
13/06/2026

Congratulations to members of RCoA and FICM recognised in the King's Birthday Honours! 💫

🔹Professor Iain Moppett, awarded an OBE for services to Perioperative Care.
🔹Professor Stephen Brett, awarded an MBE for services to Critical Illness and Intensive Care Medicine.
🔹Dr Carl Waldmann, awarded an MBE for services to Critically Ill Patients in the NHS.
🔹Dr Arun Gupta, awarded an MBE for services to Medical Education.
🔹Dr Michael McBrien, awarded an MBE for Voluntary Service.
🔹Dr Katie Misselbrook, awarded a BEM for services to Children and Young People.

👉 https://ow.ly/rbAZ50ZbpTO

NAP8 - Activity Survey 🙌We've had strong engagement in the first week, with over 20k responses and cases logged 👏Remembe...
12/06/2026

NAP8 - Activity Survey 🙌

We've had strong engagement in the first week, with over 20k responses and cases logged 👏

Remember to log any and all elective or emergency cases involving general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, sedation, or monitored anaesthesia care that are performed or supervised by an anaesthetist or PAA.

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/Wuj850ZbcrR

Save the date for our annual Anaesthesia Research Meeting, where we'll be advancing science and transforming careThe Ana...
12/06/2026

Save the date for our annual Anaesthesia Research Meeting, where we'll be advancing science and transforming care

The Anaesthesia Research Meeting is a premier event showcasing the latest in anaesthesia and perioperative research.

Whether you're a researcher, clinician, or trainee, this is your opportunity to engage with the future of anaesthesia.

Earn 10 CPD credits for attending.

Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/sSJX50ZaweZ

Applications are now open for the 2026/27 intake of Global Education Fellows with the Ethiopia Anaesthesia Development P...
12/06/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026/27 intake of Global Education Fellows with the Ethiopia Anaesthesia Development Program (EADP).

EADP is a global partnership that has strengthened safe anaesthesia and critical care in Ethiopia through training, mentorship, and collaborative education since 2018.

Bringing together partners in Ethiopia, the UK, and Canada, EADP builds surgical capacity through high-quality anaesthesia teaching.

Learn more about how to get involved in both remote and in-country fellowships 👉 https://ow.ly/FQHZ50Zax8f

Data Retention and Deletion Project We are continuing to progress our data retention work to improve system performance,...
11/06/2026

Data Retention and Deletion Project

We are continuing to progress our data retention work to improve system performance, cost efficiency, and overall reliability, while ensuring full compliance with the College Data Retention Policy.

As part of this, we are undertaking a phased data deletion programme. Under the policy, learner data is retained for seven years following the award of a CCT. After this period, most learner data must be permanently deleted.

What does this mean for you?
➡️The first phase will apply to users who achieved their CCT between August 2018 and December 2018.
➡️In October 2026, we will begin notifying users who achieved their CCT between January 2018 and July 2018. If you fall within these groups, your learner data will be scheduled for deletion in line with the policy.
➡️All affected users will receive a direct email from the Lifelong Learning Platform (LLP) team with further details.

If you are unsure, please email [email protected]

Timescale:
Phase 1: August 2026
➡️Phase 1, planned for implementation in August 2026, will focus on reducing historic data volumes:
➡️Learner-role data will be deleted after the seven-year retention period
➡️Logbook and document store data will be retained to support ongoing CPD needs
➡️Historic CPD events and attachments that no longer add value will also be removed

For further information 👉 https://ow.ly/yUG750Zavzm

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