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Anaesthesia for cancer surgery 11 September 2024Join us at 21 Portland Place, London. Find out moreAnnual Congress 2024
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Annual Congress 2024 25-27 September, Harrogate Booking now open. Find out how to bookOnline education
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The Association of Anaesthetists quality assures its educational output in line with its Quality Assurance Manual and CPD Code of Practice. Browse and download resources on Quality Assurance.
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Free patient transfer insurance cover Members receive free worldwide patient transfer cover of up to £1 million. Terms and conditions apply.Find out moreCategories and rates
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Membership categories and membership rates for 2023-24.
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Industry-leading publications Members can access the internationally respected journal Anaesthesia and Anaesthesia Reports.Find out moreBenefits of membership
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Becoming a part of this supportive and respected community gives you access to a range of benefits.
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Supporting anaesthetists in training
We recognise both the rewarding and the more challenging elements this career stage as an anaesthetist can bring.
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Trainee Committee Meet the Trainee Committee Less than full-time (LTFT) training A Guide to Parenting During Anaesthesia Training
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SAS doctors are important members of any department, especially in anaesthesia.
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SAS Committee The SAS Link Scheme The SAS handbook 2023
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Anaesthesia Reports About Anaesthesia About Anaesthesia Reports Anaesthesia News
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The motto of the Association of Anaesthetists is 'In somno securitas' or 'Safe in sleep' and we remain committed to keeping both patients and anaesthetists safe.
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We offer a range of research grants and undergraduate electives. We also offer an award for innovation in healthcare.
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Don't face your problems alone. There are lots of services with emotional and practical advice that can help.
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In difficulty? We've provided a list of emergency contacts for anyone in need of immediate help. Find out morePhysical health and disabilities
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Physical health and disabilities
We actively support the health of the anaesthesia specialty. The links below include helpful information relating to managing your own health and wellbeing.
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It’s vital, in your role as an anaesthetist, that you’re aware of the need to look after your own mental health.
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It's time to change the culture of fatigue in the healthcare profession. We need to #FightFatigue together.
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Mentoring is not about offering advice and sharing experiences. It's about helping someone else become effective at developing their opportunities and resources, and managing their problems, helping them to become better at helping themselves.
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Learn about the European Working Time Directive, less than full time training (LTFT), get tips as a first year consultant anaesthetist, read about a day in the life of a variety of hospital staff and get advice on maternity, paternity, adoption and pensions.
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Less than full-time (LTFT) training
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Our different networks help to maintain links between our members and the Association. Discover more about the different networks across the UK and Ireland, how they help, and how you can get involved.
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Link directory Trainee Network Link directory SAS Link directory
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Read the latest news related to healthcare, anaesthesia, and the Association.
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Position statement on Anaesthesia Associates The response of the profession and of our membership has revealed significant concerns about the roll-out of the AA project, which we are committed to voicing. Read moreBriefings
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NHS anaesthetic workforce briefing The Association of Anaesthetists is calling for urgent action to address the growing anaesthesiaworkforce shortages. Find out moreResponses to consultations
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Read the latest responses to consultations from the Association.
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Response to the GMC’s consultation on the proposed changes to the Good Medical Practice guidance Find out moreAdvocacy and campaigns
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Our advocacy and campaigns and policy work includes public affairs, stakeholder engagement, public relations and media and communications.
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Our latest statements and comments Responses to consultations Help Fight Fatigue
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About us
The Anaesthesia Heritage Centre tells the remarkable story of anaesthesia, from its first public demonstration in 1846 to modern day anaesthetists working in the aftermath of wars and terrorist attacks.
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The Anaesthesia Museum holds a series of events across the year, usually linked to the temporary exhibition.
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The Heritage Centre has been collecting oral histories from notable anaesthetists for several years. You can also view a a series of training films for anaesthetists here.
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Oral Histories Films Learning Resources
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View our previous exhibitions, discover biographies for important figures in the history of anaesthesia, and take look at a timeline of the history of anaesthesia.
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Biographies Previous Exhibitions Timeline Walking tour
