A series of talks and panel discussion exploring the experiences of Black anaesthetists at the Royal College of Anaesthetists' Anaesthetic Updates events in London, February 2024.
This report sets out how the NHS is in dire need of more anaesthetists. Anaesthetists play a critical role across many NHS services, and most operations require an anaesthetist to be present in order to take place.
Securing an increase in anaesthetic specialty training places, alongside measures to improve retention and recognition of consultant, SAS and resident anaesthetic doctors, remains an absolute priority for the College.
The Anaesthetic Workforce: UK State of the Nation Report 2024 reveals the growing shortage of anaesthetists is limiting the ability of the NHS to reduce patient waiting lists, as the UK lags behind the rest of Europe in anaesthetic staffing levels.
We are pleased to see the Government taking action to address the questions our members have been raising for some time by commissioning an independent review of Physician and Anaesthesia Associate Professions.