Joint statement on winter pressures
Every winter, the NHS faces a crisis as its resources and staff are stretched beyond their capacity, but this year is likely to be the worst for many years.
The College and the Association of Anaesthetists understand how workload and workforce pressures during these challenging times are impacting clinicians’ health and ability to deliver high-quality patient care. Read our joint statement.
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Anaesthetic Training Update January 2021
This update outlines steps that the College has taken to mitigate the burden and disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on anaesthetists in training.
192,000 patients waiting over a year for surgery
The College response to the release of the NHS waiting time figures for November.
Joint statement on COVID-19 vaccination
Joint statement about the NHS decision to delay the administration of a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine for intensivists and anaesthetists
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.
Working with our members, we ensure the quality of patient care through the maintenance of standards in anaesthesia, critical care and pain medicine.
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The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the third largest medical royal college by UK membership. With a combined membership of 23,000 fellows and members, we represent the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.
RCoA Podcasts
Listen to highlights from our conferences and events as well as specially recorded conversations with subject experts.
Research projects
The RCoA is passionate about improving the outcomes and experiences of patients via research and quality improvement
Recruitment and Exams guidance
Training during the COVID-19 pandemic
As a Royal College and professional body, the RCoA has a number of national responsibilities, with the aim of ensuring we provide the highest quality of care to patients.
Taking OSCE and SOE online - guidance
All FRCA OSCE and SOE will be delivered as virtual examinations this academic year on a newly purchased assessment platform, recently developed for the virtual delivery of clinical examinations.
Examinations & COVID-19
In accordance with national guidelines on COVID-19 the College has updated its guidance for candidates sitting our examinations.