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Congratulations to anaesthetists and intensivists recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020

Congratulations to anaesthetists and intensivists recognised in today's Queen's Birthday Honours for their outstanding work, especially during COVID19.

Patient Safety Update published

The Safe Anaesthesia Liaison Group (SALG) has issued their Patient Safety Update, which contains important learning regarding reported anaesthesia-related untoward incidents.

No evidence that labour epidurals cause autism

The College and The Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association response to a study which shows a possible association between epidural pain relief during labour and increased risk of autism spectrum disorders in children.

Anaesthetics Specialty Recruitment 2021

Following the Autumn recruitment rounds for CT1 and ST3 the College’s Recruitment Advisory Group has established plans for 2021 recruitment.

Call for nominations: Election to the Scottish Board

Nominations for the College's Scottish Board are now open. This election is seeking to fill up to three consultant, one SAS and one trainee vacancies.

Announcement of candidates: Election to Council

Nominated candidates for the 2021 Council election have been revealed. Ballots will open on 16 November 2020.

Safe Drug Management in Anaesthetic Practice

The College has released new guidance on the 'Safe Drug Management in Anaesthetic Practice' in collaboration with the Association of Anaesthetists.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust anaesthetists rewarded for high quality patient care

Anaesthetists at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have achieved the prestigious Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation.

Improving Tracheostomy Care Team wins RCoA Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Team of the Year Award

Improving Tracheostomy Care Team wins 2020 BMJ Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Team of the Year.

Tom Grinyer to leave RCoA after four years of strong strategic leadership

In the last four years since joining the College in 2015, Tom has had a key role in improving our governance working closely with our Council and latterly our Board of Trustees.

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