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Supply pressure on loss of resistance syringes
We have been informed of a disruption to supply of Smiths Medical Epidural and Combined Epidural/Spinal products containing the Portex® Loss of Resistance (LoR) syringe. This is due to difficulty obtaining a dye required for the plastic of the loss of resistance syringe and has led to a temporary disruption in production and supply. The estimated recovery is the end of June or beginning of July 2022.
Response to BMA report on doctors' pandemic experiences
The British Medical Association has published the first two in a series of five reports detailing doctors’ views and experiences of the pandemic. The reports contain first-hand accounts of the physical and psychological strain experiences by doctors, both during the height of the pandemic and in the months afterwards.
26 June 2022 deadline for BJA Education in printed form
As we previously announced BJA Education moves online from July 2022. The BJA itself moved to a digital format in January 2022 – BJA Education will follow suit but will also retain a printed version for RCoA members until July 2023.
Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment
The Royal College of Anaesthetists has produced two presentations on how to prepare for the MSRA and the Anaesthetics CT1 & ACCS (Anaesthetics) Interview. The College strongly advises anyone preparing for these to take a look.

RCoA response to HEE training places
England will have 100 more anaesthetists and intensivists to address the 6m waiting list backlog, thanks to sustained pressure by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
Northumbria NHS Trust gain ACSA accreditation
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have been accredited under the prestigious Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) demonstrating their commitment to patient safety and excellence of care.
Northern Ireland’s waiting list crisis
The College launched its publication, “Northern Ireland’s waiting list crisis: the critical role of anaesthetists,” which calls on all parties standing for election to the Northern Ireland Assembly to commit to comprehensive workforce planning and transformation of the surgical pathway.