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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Drug Safety Update highlights the potential risk of pulmonary aspiration during general anaesthesia or deep sedation in patients using GLP-1 or dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists.

We are inviting feedback from members working as anaesthetists or AAs in the UK and other stakeholders on our proposed changes to the AA curriculum.

The Safe Anaesthesia Liaison Group (SALG) would like to ensure that anaesthetists are aware that prolonged release opioids are no longer licensed for the treatment of post operative pain.

We have published new guidance to support Specialty and Specialist (SAS) anaesthetists in demonstrating clinical autonomy and progressing in their careers.

Nearly three-quarters (71%) of UK hospitals are not routinely screening older surgical patients aged 60 and older for frailty—despite clear evidence that frailty significantly increases the risk of complications, including longer hospital stays, delirium, and even death.  

During Pride Month we want to amplify the voices of our LGBTQ+ members and highlight relevant resources.

The RCoA is pleased to announce that Dr Sarah Thornton has been elected as a Vice-President of the College. Dr Thornton joins Dr Chris Carey, who has been re-elected for a second one-year term, as one of the College’s two Vice-Presidents.

The College Awards honour exceptional contributions to anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine, and related sciences. We are pleased to announce the latest recipients, approved by Council following the Nominations Committee in April.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has been accredited under the RCoA Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) scheme.