Anaesthetic Updates
Our three-day hybrid conference will help you stay informed when it comes to the key issues surrounding best anaesthetic practice.
Anaesthetic Updates Meeting September 2026
Connect. Learn. Inspire.
Stay ahead of the curve and join us for three days of new ideas in anaesthesia, critical care, and pain management. Discover new developments on the horizon from today’s expert specialists and learn how best to combat the growing issues you will face in your anaesthetic practice.
Join us for our September Anaesthetic Updates Meeting — your essential update on clinical practice, innovation, and the future of anaesthesia.
Whether you’re newly qualified or a seasoned consultant, this is your opportunity to:
- Network in person with colleagues from across the UK and beyond
- Share ideas and experiences with colleagues in a collaborative, friendly setting
- Engage with expert-led lectures covering the latest evidence, practice updates, and policy changes
- Attend online if you can’t make it to London — with all sessions streamed live and available on demand post-conference
And when the day’s learning is done, enjoy everything London has to offer — world-class dining, culture, and entertainment just steps from the venue.
Don’t miss this chance to reconnect, recharge, and stay ahead in your field.
Book your place soon.
Feedback from our recent Anaesthetic Updates events:
- "Good update on good variety of topics. Helped develop confidence after returning to work after maternity leave."
- "Good range of topics relevant to all anaesthetists. Well mixed so couldn’t miss any session really."
- "The best conference I have ever attended. Very informative and well delivered."
- 'Excellent speakers and good variety of subjects'
- "The clinical updates were all very useful for my current sphere of practice. The non-clinical talks were really enjoyable and thought provoking. Overall a good balance of topics compared to other conferences."
Pricing
Pricing will be confirmed shortly
Pricing Terms and Conditions
Payment must be made at the time of booking unless otherwise stated. The RCoA, FICM and FPM are unable to hold places on events without payment. Credit or debit card payments must be made online via our card payment handler Stripe, or by phone. We do not accept purchase orders or raise invoices for places on our events.
Discounts are available for some membership types at the rates stated below. You must be eligible for the discount both at the time of the booking and at the time of the event itself. We may ask for proof of your member status at any point. If you are unable to prove your entitlement to the discount we may charge you the full event rate, or invite you to update your membership status accordingly. In such a situation we may withhold access to the event until your updated payment clears, or your new membership status is confirmed.
We are offering a fee for Low Middle Income Countries for online attendance, the cost will be £15 per day. Please email events@rcoa.ac.uk to check your eligibility.
Visiting London
Accommodation
The RCoA have agreed a preferential rate with the Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury. If you would like to book using the RCoA rate click the link below where you will be able to select the hotel and dates required.
Please note: the rate per night may be increased by the hotel based on demand so we suggest booking as early as possible. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours prior to check in. The terms and conditions are available to view on the hotel booking pages.
Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury - CLICK HERE to access the booking platform.
The RCoA have agreed a preferential rate with the Grange Hotels, all within a short walk of the College. To book click the link below and enter code 'C0000712' for the discount to be applied.
- The Beauchamp - Classic room - £159 plus VAT
- The Buckingham - Double Studio - £159 plus VAT
- The Portland - Double Studio - £159 plus VAT
- The Clarendon - Superior room - £149 plus VAT
Other room types and prices are available at each hotel.
Grange Hotels - CLICK HERE to access the booking platform.
You can book directly with the DoubleTree by Hilton to secure a preferential rate.
DoubleTree by Hilton - CLICK HERE to access the booking platform.
Enter the corporate code under the “Special Rates” section by selecting “Corporate Account.” The code to enter is 113507907.
Please note, at peak dates there may be limited availability.
DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End, 92 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4BH
Things to do while in London
Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Discover the art and science of surgery from ancient times to the present day.
Including the extraordinary specimen collection of the 18th century surgeon anatomist John Hunter.
The Hunterian Museum is free to everyone. Pre-booking tickets is recommended to avoid having to queue at busy times.
BOOK - plan your visit and book your free ticket via their website - click here to book.
Discover the extraordinary house and museum of Sir John Soane, one of the greatest English architects, who built and lived in it two centuries ago. The museum has been kept as it was at the time of his death in 1837, and displays his vast collection of antiquities, furniture, sculptures, architectural models and paintings.
Plan your visit - visit the Sir John Soane's website to find out more - click here to visit the website.
Immerse yourself in two million years of human history, art and culture.
Book your free ticket for Museum entry in advance to receive key information and updates before your visit and priority entry during busy periods. In our galleries come face-to-face with objects from the Sutton Hoo ship burial, explore the wonderful collection of the Islamic world and learn more about Egyptian mummies.
BOOK - click here to book your free ticket to the British Museum.
The RCoA have secured a 10% discount for delegates to use at the Square Pig Pub in Red Lion Square.
The Square Pig is a lively pub perfect for working lunches, afternoon coffees, or after-work drinks. With a mix of long tables, cosy corners, and private areas, it’s ideal for everything from casual meetups to celebrations with colleagues and friends.
Collect your discount card from the RCoA registration desk and show to the Square Pig team. You will receive 10% off - valid all your round, no time restrictions and available for food and drink.
Learn more about the Square Pig here - click to learn more about the Square Pig.
The Royal Courts of Justice (London’s High Court) is an enchanting building on London’s Fleet Street.
The Royal Courts of Justice is reminiscent of a cathedral in both style and scale. Soaring arches and beautiful stained glass windows ornamented with the coats of arms of Lord Chancellors and keepers of the Great Seal, combined with a mosaic marble floor leading to a maze of enchanting corridors to create a majestic setting or exciting visit to one of London’s best kept secrets.
Located on the Strand and just 10 minute walk from the RCoA, Churchill House.
BOOK - all bookings must be pre-booked and paid in advance. Click here to find out more and to book a tour.
Exclusive events and offers at your fingertips
With the CDA Club App, you can enjoy:
- Discounts at local shops and restaurants
- Notifications for local events
- Special promotions for local businesses
Central District Alliance is the Business Improvement District comprising of Holborn, Clerkenwell, Farringdon, Bloomsbury and St Giles.
DOWNLOAD THE APP and enjoy the events and offers - click here to learn more and download the App.
Sandbox is a futuristic VR experience for groups of up to 6 where you can see and physically interact with everyone inside, just like the real world. When you enter their worlds, you become the action. Thanks to Hollywood motion capture cameras, 3D precision body trackers, custom hardware, and haptic suits, you get a feeling of transformation you can't get anywhere else. You might forget you left reality.
Located in Covent Garden, just a short walk from the College - The Post Building, High Holborn, London WC1A 1PB.
Are you a blue light card holder? If so, we have secured you a discount to experience futuristic VR. One card entitles you to get 20% off a booking for up to 6 guests. Enter code NHS20.
BOOK ONLINE - click here to book a Sandbox VR experience.
Lucky Voice's private karaoke bars offer a vibrant and engaging atmosphere where guests can bond, unwind, and sing their hearts out. Whether you're planning an intimate birthday bash or a high-energy corporate mixer, our venues fuse high-end AV, stylish interiors and delicious food and beverage built on 20 years of delivering outstanding events.
Located at 84 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1DL, minutes from the College. Get directions.
We're pleased to offer 20% off karaoke room hire to all RCoA members and staff Wednesday through Friday at our Holborn location.
Offer is valid throughout the year except during the Christmas period (15th Nov - 31st Dec) and not in conjunction with any other offer.
Public Service workers get 2h free karaoke on Sundays and Mondays at our Liverpool Street, Soho and Waterloo venues.
BOOK - For more info and to book, email localoffers@luckyvoice.com quoting RCoA25, the offer of your choice, date, time and number of singers.