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Publication of the first National NoLap Report, which represents the first audit for patients who meet the criteria for an emergency laparotomy, but do not undergo surgery. It highlights the complexity of decision-making for these patients and opportunities for improvement.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published an update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.
A new report from the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) shows most anaesthetists (78%) play a key role in perioperative care, which is vital to improving patient outcomes and NHS productivity.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists is pleased to announce that Dr Elisa Bertoja, Dr Paul Southall and Dr Chris Till have been elected to its Board of Trustees.
Today the first national overview covering NHS hospitals across England sheds new light on the extent and causes of surgical postponements and cancellations.
A new report from the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) reveals significant and persistent challenges faced by specialty, associate specialist, and specialist (SAS) and Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) working in anaesthesia across the UK.
New international consensus guidelines on the use of sterile gowns when performing single-shot spinal anaesthesia have been published today in the journal Anaesthesia by leading anaesthetic organisations from the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
A new report from the RCoA warns that urgent action is needed to train, support and retain anaesthetic staff across the NHS.
We are delighted to announce details of the awards from the January 2026 meeting of the RCoA Nominations Committee.