Our consultations responses
Placing anaesthesia at the heart of health policy
Contributing to consultation responses raises the profile of anaesthesia and places our specialty at the heart of health reform in the United Kingdom.
On this page you’ll be able to read our consultation responses that are putting anaesthesia at the heart of the narrative
RCoA response to the 10-Year Health Plan consultation
On Monday, 2 December, we responded to the government’s ‘Change NHS’ consultation, which will feed into the development of its forthcoming 10-Year Health Plan for England. The plan will set out the Government and NHS England’s proposals to reform the health service.
Skills for Health: Medical Associate Professions Career Development Framework
A summary of the Royal College of Anaesthetist's response to the public consultation on the draft Career Development Framework for Medical Associate Professions (MAPs).
House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee Inquiry: Workforce: recruitment, training and retention in health and social care
The Royal College of Anaesthetists submits evidence on the challenges that the anaesthetic workforce is experiencing in the aftermath of COVID-19.
Health and Social Care Committee: A Healthier Wales
Written evidence from the Royal College of Anaesthetists Welsh Board on the Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and Social Care Wales (SCW) joint workforce strategy
Published October 2021
HM Treasury: Spending Review 2021
Representation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists calling for an increase in the number of higher anaesthetic training places
Published September 2021
Health Education England: Call for evidence for review of strategic framework on workforce planning
The Royal College of Anaesthetists submits evidence for this critical review on the importance of anaesthesia and perioperative care workforce to deliver the health and care service of the future.
Published September 2021
Health Select Committee: inquiry into Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic
The Royal College of Anaesthetists submits evidence on elective surgery backlogs, workforce shortages and other resources pressures and the solutions to tackle them
Published September 2021
Health Select Committee: inquiry into Workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS and social care
The Royal College of Anaesthetists submits evidence from surveys carried out on the anaesthetic workforce before and during the COVID-19 peak, and suggests improvements to tackle burnout
Published November 2020
HM Treasury: Comprehensive Spending Review 2020
Representation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists calling for a sustainable increase in anaesthetic training places and funding for perioperative care
Published September 2020
Department of Health and Social Care: Reducing bureaucracy in the health and social care system call for evidence
We write to the Health Secretary, identifying areas of bureaucracy affecting anaesthetists and put forward solutions for improving them
Published September 2020
Health Education England call for evidence: Future Doctor
The Royal College of Anaesthetists outlines what the next generation of doctors might look like
Published October 2019
Department of Health and Social Care: promoting professionalism, reforming regulation
We welcome the government’s proposed changes to regulation
Published July 2019
Department of Health and Social Care: proposals on restricting promotions of HRSS products
We welcome proposals for restricting promotions and advertising
Published June 2019
NHS Confederation: defining the role of integrated care systems in workforce development
Supporting increased responsibility for ICSs in local workforce decisions
Published April 2019
NHS England: implementing the Long Term Plan – proposals for possible changes to legislation
Supporting legislative proposals to address barriers to service integration
Published April 2019
NHS Improvement: interim workforce implementation plan (people plan)
Presenting our recommendations on NHSI's five emerging themes
Published March 2019
NHS England: developing a long-term plan for the NHS
Offering recommendations for how the NHS can transform patient care.
Published October 2018
General Medical Council: 'welcomed and valued'
The Royal College of Anaesthetists offers advice on how medical educators can support disabled students
Published August 2018
Clare Marx Review: gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide
The Royal College of Anaesthetists outlines case for the legal protection of doctors’ reflections
Published July 2018
NHS Improvement: the future of NHS patient safety investigation
The Royal College of Anaesthetists highlights the chance to facilitate a ‘no blame’ culture within the NHS
Published June 2018
Joint Committee on the draft Health Service Safety Investigations Bill
The Royal College of Anaesthetists supports an independent Health Service Safety Investigations Body
Published June 2018
Williams Review: gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare
The Royal College of Anaesthetists calls for a more balanced approach in determining allegations of GNM
Published April 2018
Care Quality Commission: third consultation on the next phase of regulation
The Royal College of Anaesthetists supports alignment of standards between independent/acute hospitals
Published March 2018
Health Education England: a draft health and care workforce strategy for England to 2027
The Royal College of Anaesthetists welcomes this workforce plan for medical and associated staff in England
Published March 2018
Department of Health and Social Care: introducing ‘opt-out’ consent for organ and tissue donation
The Royal College of Anaesthetists outlines demands on NHS staff, hospital capacity and role of our members
Published March 2018
Royal College of Surgeons: call for contributions for the commission on the future of surgery
The Royal College of Anaesthetists proposes the commission look at how tech impacts on patient safety
Published February 2018
Health Select Committee: inquiry into sustainability and transformation partnerships and ACOs
The Royal College of Anaesthetists believes service integration is the right direction of travel
Published February 2018
Department of Health and Social Care: 'promoting professionalism, reforming regulation'
The Royal College of Anaesthetists calls for regulation of MAPs and a learning culture
Published January 2018
Department of Health and Social Care: regulation of medical associate professions in the UK
The Royal College of Anaesthetists is committed to achieving statutory regulation for all MAP groups
Published December 2017
Migration Advisory Committee: EEA-workforce in the UK labour market
The Royal College of Anaesthetists stresses the importance of retaining access to international talent
Published October 2017
HM Treasury: recommendations for the autumn budget 2017
The Royal College of Anaesthetists calls for an Independent Office for Health and Care Sustainability
Published September 2017
Welsh Government: services fit for the future - quality and governance in health and care in Wales
The Royal College of Anaesthetists offers broad support for the aims of the White Paper
Published September 2017
College of Operating Department Practitioners: the introduction of the BSc (Hons)
The Royal College of Anaesthetists welcomes the introduction of the BSC(Hons) in ODP Curriculum
Published August 2017
Health Education England: accelerated return to training call for ideas
The Royal College of Anaesthetists outlines best practice for junior doctors returning after time out
Published August 2017
