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The Royal College of Anaesthetists are delighted that Dr Jo Simpson and Professor Javed Sultan have been appointed as Deputy Directors for the Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) Board.
Ahead of the May 2026 Scottish Parliament election, we have published our manifesto, Tackling Scottish NHS waiting lists: the role of anaesthesia.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists has responded to the introduction of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill to parliament.
The British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) invites applications for membership of the Editorial Board of BJA Education to commence in 2026.
Congratulations to Dr Fiona Donald, former RCoA President and Professor Scarlett McNally, Deputy Director of CPOC, who have been recognised in the King’s New Years Honours.
A national patient safety alert has been issued to all healthcare providers regarding supply issues affecting commercially prepared local anaesthetic infusions. The NHS requires all Trusts to assemble a working group, with advice on how to manage provisions during this shortage.
The College has published the 2025 Scope of Practice for Physician Assistants in Anaesthesia (PAAs).
Jonathan Brüün completes his term as Chief Executive and Deputy CEO Sharon Drake will serve as Interim CEO during the transition period.
Voting for election to the Council of the Royal College of Anaesthetists closed at 12 noon on Wednesday 10 December 2025.