Our Manifesto

Ahead of the general election we have published our manifesto, 'Anaesthesia solutions for an NHS in crisis'. 

Read here

Welcome to the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Anaesthesia is the largest single hospital specialty in the NHS. We are the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK.

We're here to support your needs. Find out more about:

Find out more about what we do

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Training and careers
We're responsible for setting recruitment, training and assessment standards. This is how we're able to attract and then support the best doctors from medical schools.
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Examinations
The Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) examinations test the knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes required by anaesthetists in training.
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Research
The College supports the funding, development and delivery of high quality healthcare research.

Ways you can support our work

Fiona Donald, RCoA President

Membership
We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With 24,000 Fellows and Members, we represent the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.
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Resources
We keep our fellows and members up-to-date with the latest news from the College and speciality via the Bulletin magazine and regular newsletters as well as providing free access to key academic journals.
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Get involved
Your College thrives because of its strong and active membership. As we are keen to involve you in our work to help shape future strategy, we've created numerous volunteering roles for fellows and members within the College.

Latest news

ACSA re-accreditation for Harrogate District Hospital
Harrogate District Hospital has been awarded ACSA re-accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to patient safety and excellence of care. 

Forthcoming RCoA member survey on assisted dying
Next month we will invite all members to complete a short survey on assisted dying. The survey will be anonymous and advisory to Council. It is not a mandate for the College to take any particular action but will enable Council to have an informed discussion based on your views.

King's Birthday Honours 2024
Congratulations to our members recognised in the King's Birthday Honours 2024. This recognition of our colleagues for their services to the NHS and their specialties is richly deserved.

Upcoming events

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Anaesthesia 2025
Our Anaesthesia 2025 flagship conference will take place in Belfast and online in May 2025 for three days.
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Winter Symposium 2024
Attend our two-day annual winter symposium to connect with experts in anaesthesia and enjoy a lively mix of lectures, debates and awards. Join us in London or online.
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Ceremony of Presentation of Diplomates 2024
One of the highlights in our calendar and a real celebration for all involved.

Membership provides a variety of benefits to both you as an individual member, but also to the specialty of anaesthesia.

Become a member