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Equality, diversity and inclusion: what it means to the College

Following the murder of George Floyd in the United States in 2020, which moved and touched so many individuals and organisations across the world, the ‘Black Lives Matter’ campaign has acted as a catalyst for positive action and renewed debate about how best to address systemic racism in our society and issues that affect the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

Following the murder of George Floyd in the United States in 2020, which moved and touched so many individuals and organisations across the world, the ‘Black Lives Matter’ campaign has acted as a catalyst for positive action and renewed debate about how best to address systemic racism in our society and issues that affect the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

During this time the College published its own statement alongside the Faculty of Pain Medicine and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine; this was welcomed by members, staff and the public.

Improving allergy services for patients in the perioperative setting

The Perioperative Allergy Network describe the importance of collaboration between UK anaesthetists, allergists and immunologists when investigating perioperative allergies.

Authors:

  • Dr Linda Nel, Consultant Anaesthetist, Perioperative Allergy Service, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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  • Dr Tomaz Garcez, Consultant Immunologist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Dr Louise Savic, Consultant Anaesthetist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Dr Lucy Gurr, Anaesthetic Registrar, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The Perioperative Allergy Network (PAN) was set up under the joint auspices of the British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI), the British Society for Immunology Clinical Immunology Professional Network (CIPN), and the Association of Anaesthetists. It represents a formal collaboration between UK anaesthetists, allergists and immunologists with an interest in perioperative hypersensitivity and is supported by the Royal Colleges of Anaesthetists, Pathologists and Physicians. It is affiliated with the International Suspected Perioperative Allergic Reactions Group (ISPAR).

Why now, and what need is being met?