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Emergency bowel surgery mortality rates are at their lowest in a decade, according to the latest data from the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA).
SAS Week celebrates specialty, associate specialist and specialist (SAS) doctors and runs from 6–10 October 2025.
At the Royal College of Anaesthetists, we are committed to supporting our fellows, members, staff and patients from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities.
This update sets out Council's current position on the Leng Review following discussion at the September Council meeting.
The College is delighted to announce details of awards from the September 2025 meeting of the RCoA Nominations Committee.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been accredited under the RCoA Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) scheme.
Pregnant women and people will benefit from accessible, evidence-based information on the risks and side effects of epidurals and spinal anaesthesia, thanks to new patient resources launched today by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and the Obstetric Anaesthetist Association (OAA).
The MHRA confirms paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, with no evidence linking it to autism. It remains the recommended pain relief when used as directed. Pregnant women should follow NHS guidance, consult healthcare professionals, and report side effects via the Yellow Card scheme.
Have you considered standing for election to College Council? We have six vacancies for consultants and one vacancy for an anaesthetist in training.