π©ββοΈAhead of International Womenβs Day, weβve published a new brief on women in anaesthesia.
Our specialty has a diverse workforce, with a growing number of women working in anaesthesia. Yet disparities in recruitment, career progression, and workplace safety remain.
Read the brief: shorturl.at/Qx8v1
βMembers also receive a discount of 30% in the anaesthesia, pain management and intensive care collections with Cambridge University Press!
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πAll Association members receive a 20% discount on Wiley!
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π Get 35% off Scion Publishing books, with some proceeds supporting SAFE with WFSA to improve access to safe anaesthesia worldwide.
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π It's World Book Day
Weβre committed to helping make professional development and staying up to date as accessible as possible for everyone in our specialty. So to celebrate, weβre highlighting three book discounts available to members. π
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π©Ί New guidance on the periβoperative management of diabetes mellitus
Weβre sharing 10 recommendations which aim to enhance safety and improve overall outcomes for patients with diabetes undergoing surgery. π
Read the full guidelines: shorturl.at/C3ArL
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We are calling on our SAS members to join our Board of Trustees.
This is your chance to champion the interests of SAS colleagues and ensure those who play an essential part in the speciality are represented at the highest level. π
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π©Έ Fibrinogen in Major Haemorrhage
Join us on 21 April for a free webinar exploring the growing evidence for fibrinogen concentrates in optimising perioperative management of acquired fibrinogen deficiency in cardiac surgery, obstetrics and trauma.
Kindly sponsored by Octapharma.
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In the latest episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas: PTSD, imposter syndrome, and trauma in medicine
This episode reflects on traumatic experiences in training and the psychological impacts that follow, acknowledging the importance of humanity in wellbeing.
Listen on Spotify: shorturl.at/mBU3C
Near to Manchester? Join us for a day of CPD on 7 May 2026.
Look forward to learning about surgey and prehabilitation in Greater Manchester, as well as futher afield - GADP work in Zambia.
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We welcome the launch of the Being Open Framework for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland and support the frameworkβs aims around creating a more transparent and fair health service.
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ππ¨ Research Project Grant call - opportunities now live!
Weβre supporting research in key priority areas, including: patient safety, innovation, clinical outcomes, education and training, professional standards, environmental sustainability, among others.
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Surgery in patients with diabetes mellitus is associated with increased morbidity and mortality compared with those who do not have diabetes.
This consensus statement provides principles of management of diabetes to be applied throughout the entire peri-operative pathway ποΈ buff.ly/2dlJtEJ
From major trauma to GLP-1 agonists. Core Topics Exeter is back, bringing together practical updates and thought-provoking sessions across anaesthesia. Full programme coming soon, see booking page for more details ποΈ buff.ly/tmAsdYf
Deadline coming up! π¨
The Museum of Anaesthesia invites anaesthetists to be part of our 2026-27 exhibition on art and anaesthesia.
π§ Share a max. 2-min voice note on the artistry of your work (WhatsApp 07547 809391)
πΌοΈ Or submit photos of your artwork (all forms welcome): museum@anaesthetists.org
Submit your abstract to Annual Congress 2026! βοΈ
Showcase your work at the UK's largest gathering of anaesthetists. Accepted abstracts will compete for cash prizes, and authors can have their work featured in the online supplement of ππ―π’π¦π΄π΅π©π¦π΄πͺπ’.
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The public consultation for the @apagbi.org.uk @cpoc.bsky.social Best Practice Guidance: Perioperative Care Services for Children & Young People is now live.
βWe welcome feedback from perioperative teams and professionals across the system.
ποΈ Closes: 11:59 01 March 2026.
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If youβve joined the February intake, welcome to anaesthetics!
We know that starting core training can be daunting - thatβs why weβre here. We provide expert guidance, education, and trusted support for every stage of your career.
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I recently visited the Museum of #Anaesthesia in London, and found out more about this fascinating field of science! Thanks @assocanaes.bsky.social for housing this important collection and allowing curious people to visit. #MuseumMonday #MedicalHistory stevenallain.co.uk/Blog/museumm...
Thank you for writing this fantastic blog! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit to our museum. π
Nominations are open!
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of the specialty and ensure that you and your colleagues are well-represented.
Resident Doctors Committee
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Board of Trustees
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π Deadline for nominations 27 March
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π°οΈ Book Resident Doctors Conference by 6 May to save up to Β£75
This conference features practical clinical updates, exam focused sessions, and real world career guidance tailored to residents and early-career consultants.
And huge thanks to @orkneymsp.bsky.social for adding his signature to our motion!
Preparing for your consultant interview?
Join our online seminar designed to get you interview ready ποΈ buff.ly/aEFM1H9
Hear from experienced interviewers, gain practical insights from recently appointed consultants, and take part in one-to-one mock interviews with personalised feedback.
π Congratulations to all applicants who have progressed to the interview stage for anaesthetics training!
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@rcoanews.bsky.social @apagbi.org.uk @assocanaes.bsky.social @anaesresidents.bsky.social Our second day of our hypnosis in anaesthesia course - fabulous and engaged delegates!
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