The Royal College of Anaesthetists

Ready to take your Quality Improvement skills to the next level?

Join us for an inspiring all-day Anaesthesia QI Study Day!

Dive into sessions on complex systems, measurement, and leadership, and hear from top speakers about QI in action across the UK.

If you've got a QI project you’re proud of, enter our poster competition for a shot at the Best QI Project Award 2026!

Click the poster competition tab to learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/WMIv50Z7b7J

Exciting opportunity!

The NIAA is seeking a Deputy Chair to join Professor Ramani Moonesinghe in leading perioperative research.

If you’re eager to collaborate with national partners, influence innovation, and help shape the future of anaesthesia, this is your chance to make a real impact!

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/c2kE50Z6I0z

We invite you to join the upcoming online webinar introducing the new FCICM Applied Clinical Reasoning Exam (ACRE).

Gain insights into the exam format, expectations, and participate in a live Q&A session.

This event is designed to support both candidates and trainers as we prepare to introduce the ACRE.

Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/CLqc50Z6FyU

College Awards 🙌

Help us recognise excellence in anaesthesia ⚕️

If you know a colleague who demonstrates outstanding dedication to their peers and the specialty, nominate them for a College Award and help us celebrate their achievements.

Learn more 👉https://ow.ly/yMtq50Z6ENF

The Case Registry for NAP8 is open!

NAP8 will study major complications of regional anaesthesia (peripheral nerve and central neuraxial blocks) as well as perioperative spinal cord and peripheral nerve injury.

We need to know about all cases where the patient suffered harm because of:
☑️a major complication of regional anaesthesia or surgical local anaesthetic infiltration
OR
☑️perioperative spinal cord or peripheral nerve injury.

The registry will be open for the next 12 months. Please report all cases that meet the inclusion criteria to your NAP8 local coordinator.

Find out more about how you can get involved
👉 https://rcoa.ac.uk/news/nap8-case-registry-opens

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Tim Baker as Clinical Co-lead for the National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC).

Tim is a Consultant Anaesthetist at Cambridge University Hospitals, specialising in transplant anaesthesia, and brings expertise in healthcare technology and quality improvement, leading innovative data initiatives to enhance patient experience and modernise clinical analytics.

Join us in welcoming him 🙌👏

Learn more about NCAPC https://ow.ly/8egQ50Z6fFn

Join us this week for our series of live webinars to 👇

➡️Understand the specific changes to the New Primary exam and their differences
➡️Gain a comprehensive overview of the new exam structure
➡️Receive practical advice on preparation and exam techniques

These sessions will cover both the Clinical Anaesthetic Sciences Exam (CASE, which replaces the Primary OSCE SOE) and the Clinical Performance Exam (CPE, which replaces the Final SOE).

Bookings are still open 💻

Get ready 👉 https://ow.ly/Zc1Q50Yp6pm

Today marks !

We’re highlighting our latest campaign, Ready, Steady, Recover, with 10 things young people can do to prepare for surgery.

Quitting smoking and va**ng before surgery will help you feel your best, reduce risks, and speed up your recovery!

This year's theme brings together governments, health organisations, civil society and youth from around the world to raise awareness of the threats of to***co use and the tactics used by the to***co industry, and to promote effective measures to end ni****ne and to***co addiction.

Learn more about how to prepare for surgery👉 https://ow.ly/n8a350Z4gmT

We are pleased to announce that Dr Claire Shannon has been re-elected unopposed as President for a third one-year term.

Congratulations to Jon Chambers, our incoming Vice-President, and Sarah Thornton, who is serving a second term as Vice-President 🙌

Dr Jon Chambers has served on Council since 2024 and is a consultant in anaesthesia at Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust. Dr Sarah Thornton is an anaesthetist and Critical Care Consultant at Royal Bolton Hospital in the Northwest.

A special thank you to Dr Chris Carey, who steps down as Vice-President in September.

Read more about our leadership updates 👉https://ow.ly/B89T50Z5vVB

Two weeks on from and we’re still reflecting on an incredible three days of learning, collaboration and connection.

From inspiring keynote sessions and thought-provoking discussions to celebrating achievements across our specialty! It was fantastic to see so many members, speakers, exhibitors and delegates come together in Brighton.

A huge thank you to our Clinical Content Leads for helping to shape such a dynamic and engaging programme, and to everyone who helped make the conference such a success.

Here’s a look back at some of the moments from across the conference 📸