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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 14d

The MHRA confirms that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence that it causes autism in children.

Learn more 👉 ow.ly/uet450X2Kah

#Ansky #Medsky

Logos include RCoA and MHRA. Text reads: The MHRA confirms that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence that it causes autism in children on a purple and white card.

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Sep 3

We have co-signed this letter. A well-resourced NHS workforce is essential to delivering the three shifts in the 10 Year Health Plan.

Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · Sep 3

Alongside more than 70 orgs we have written to Wes Streeting to ask for meaningful and productive engagement with the health sector on the development of the 10-year workforce plan.

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More than 70 health and care organisations join the RCP and NHS Providers in calling for productive engagement with Health Secretary on workforce plan

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Jono Bruun @jonobruun.bsky.social · Jul 30

I'm absolutely delighted to have been part of a team that helped @rcoanews.bsky.social get this project over the line. Jubilee House will be a wonderful, sustainable, and efficient home for the College, its volunteers, members, and staff for years to come. #ansky #medsky

Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Jul 30

We've emailed members exciting news: we've secured a new home for the College, @ficm.bsky.social & @facultypainmed.bsky.social

This milestone is shaped by member feedback, guided by our shared principles and focused on the future.

See your inbox for more, or read online: ow.ly/7WoX50WuO8j

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Jono Bruun @jonobruun.bsky.social · Jul 16

I don’t want to brag but I just completed a medium-difficulty sudoku in a little over 1 hour and 4 mins

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Jul 16

We’ve published our initial response to the Leng Review.

We're pleased the review has endorsed the Interim AA Scope of Practice and we support the recommendation to rename the AA role.

We will respond in full once Council has discussed the report.

Read more 👉 ow.ly/CTY050WqwIw

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Jul 7

We have published our initial response to the 10 Year Health Plan for England.

Throughout the consultation process, we focused on tackling the crisis in specialty training, particularly the shortage of anaesthetists, and embedding high-quality perioperative care.

Read more 👉 ow.ly/4SgR50WlvyI

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Jul 7

Congratulations to Professor Denny Levett on her appointment as Director of @CPOC_News.

@denny_levett is the ideal candidate to continue the excellent work done by @totallytigers to lead CPOC's mission to integrate perioperative care across the NHS for the benefit of patients.

Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Jul 7

We are delighted to announce that Professor Denny Levett
has been appointed as incoming @cpoc.bsky.social Director.

Professor Levett is a Consultant in Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine at University Hospital Southampton.

Read more about Denny➡️https://shorturl.at/JU6Wk

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Jono Bruun @jonobruun.bsky.social · Jun 18

I'm absolutely delighted to be joining @rcphysicians.bsky.social as CEO from January 2026, following over 5-years leading the team at @rcoanews.bsky.social. Details below 👇

Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · Jun 18

We’re happy to announce the appointment of @jonobruun.bsky.social as our new chief executive officer👏

He shared: ‘I have been struck by the shared commitment to the college’s principles and values, but also a wholehearted determination to address its challenges.’

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Prof Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social · Jun 6

Worrying to see increasing levels of measles in parts of UK and Europe- if you are not vaccinated please do consider the MMR which is a safe way to prevent a potentially deadly disease

Measles warning to holidaymakers as cases rise across Europe

As the summer holiday season gets going, families are being warned of measles outbreaks in many popular European destinations, with vaccination rates in the UK still far below what experts advise.

www.bbc.com

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AndreaaaHHhHHHHh!! Grimes @andreagrimes.com · Jun 6

Y'ALL 🥹🥹🥹 Fizzy finished her radiation treatments today and the vet sent us this

Fizzy the beagle-german shepherd mix is pictured at her vet office wearing a tiny party hat. A sign in front of her reads "last day of radiation June 6 2025, cancer bites"

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Apr 4

🧵 In response to our request for a webinar solely for anaesthetists, the Leng Review has agreed to schedule one on Monday 14 April at 7-8pm. We will share the registration link as soon as we have it... (1/2)

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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · Apr 3

I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island

and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods

forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Apr 3

The Spring issue of the Bulletin is out today!

As our editor @drjonchambers1.bsky.social says in his introduction, whilst change is inevitable, this training issue clearly demonstrates how our specialty continues to rise to meet the challenge of change.

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Apr 1

We recommend that every anaesthesia department has a Departmental Wellbeing Lead to support the health of staff.

On our website you can find a recommended job description and person specification for the role.
Created with @assocanaes.bsky.social.
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Mar 11

This month we welcomed our newly elected Council members to the first Council meeting of their tenure.

Here’s a little bit about them. 🧵

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Mar 6

This is all water under the bridge at this point. It's obvious the NATO assurance is over under Trump. These comments no longer have the shock value they did a few weeks ago.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Mar 6

REPORTER: Are you gonna make it US policy that the US wouldn't defend NATO countries that don't pay their fair share?

TRUMP: Well, I think it's common sense. If they don't pay I'm not gonna defend them. No, I'm not gonna defend them.

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · Feb 28

We are now on BlueSky! 🥳

We're excited to be here, and engaging with people who care about psychiatry and mental health in the UK and around the world.

Join us on our Bluesky journey - we'd love you to be part of it.

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Feb 28

Wishing peace and happiness to all fellows, members and colleagues observing #Ramadan this month.

#ramadanmubarak

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Feb 25

Many congratulations to the anaesthetic clinical services team @lgtnhs.bsky.social who have achieved Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA).

The achievement of ACSA accreditation shows a clear commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.

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Members of the anaesthetic clinical services team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust receiving ACSA accreditation plaques from Dr Claire Shannon, RCoA President.

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Feb 21

Help shape future patient resources.

Our Patient and Public Involvement Team is seeking to understand attitudes, practice & awareness of resources to support patient preparation before surgery.

Anaesthetists are invited to participate in a short survey.
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Psychological preparedness before elective surgery: UK anaesthetists beliefs and practice

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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · Feb 20

Look, he made some big mistakes but Neville Chamberlain was a more decent man than any of the amoral trashbags currently being compared to Neville Chamberlain. He wasn't actively rooting for Hitler.

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Feb 18

NEW guidance in partnership with @ra-uk.org ow.ly/IIgo50V20nf

🔷Helps trainers support anaesthetists in training to meet regional anaesthesia capabilities when clinical training opportunities are limited.

🔷Straightforward process that aims to increase fairness.

Guidance for trainers on achieving regional anaesthesia outcomes in the RCoA curriculum

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Feb 18

An updated Green Theatre Checklist launches tomorrow.

Find out how it can help your surgical team reduce the carbon footprint of surgery at this webinar tomorrow.

Weds 19 Feb 7pm.

Hosted by @rcsed.bsky.social and featuring @pjsouthall.bsky.social.
Register here: ow.ly/nGRK50V1NCu

The Intercollegiate Green Theatre Checklist
TICK
Checklist Today, Greener Tomorrow.
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Feb 18

Exam Results are out!

The results of the Primary #FRCA OSCE SOE examination results taken in January 2025 have been sent by email.

Please check your inboxes (and your junk folder).

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Feb 14

In #LGBTplusHM25...

It's a good time to re-read Dr Helgi Johannsson's blog on his personal history, the history of healthcare & where we are now.

"We must make our patient pathways welcoming towards those who identify as LGBTQ+."

#LGBTHM25 @doctorhelgi.bsky.social

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Dr Helgi Johannsson taking a selfie wearing a rainbow lanyard, smiling broadly.

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