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In July 2025 we secured a new home for the College, the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine and the Faculty of Pain Medicine.

This patient information leaflet helps children understand what it’s like to have a general anaesthetic, using familiar Beano characters to help reduce any anxiety they may have about surgery.

A story for younger children about having an anaesthetic.

This leaflet gives information on what to expect when having surgery with anaesthesia. It has been written by anaesthetists working together with patients and patient representatives. It also shows you where to find other information that might be helpful.

This leaflet explains what to expect when a child or young person comes into hospital to have an operation with a general anaesthetic. It has been written by anaesthetists, working together with patient representatives, parents and caregivers.

This leaflet explains the different choices of anaesthetic when you have an operation to replace your hip or knee and what you can expect. It has been written by anaesthetists, patient representatives and patients, working together.

This leaflet explains what to expect when you have an eye operation under local anaesthetic. It has been written by anaesthetists, eye surgeons, patients, and patient representatives, working together.

This leaflet explains what to expect when you have an operation with a spinal anaesthetic. It has been written by anaesthetists, patients and patient representatives, working together.

This leaflet explains what to expect if you choose to have an epidural for pain relief during and after your operation. It has been written by anaesthetists, patients and patient representatives, working together.

This booklet explains some words you might find difficult. It also shows you what to expect and how to get ready for an operation.