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The Association of Anaesthetists
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 21h
We will kick off Core Topics in 2026 in Cambridge. We will be joined by experts from Cambridge University Hospitals who will discuss Perioperative medicine for specialist surgery, what is an anaesthetist and much more.

📆 Friday 6 February 2026
📍 Fitzwilliam College
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The exterior of a modern building an arched roof in black and white in a circle on a blue abstract background. The words read, 'Core Topics Cambridge, Friday 6 February 2026, Fitzwilliam College'. Top left is the Association of Anaesthetists logo in white
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 1d
🚨 One month to go!

Join us for the Irish Standing Committee Annual Symposium 2025 – a key day of learning for anaesthetists across Ireland and beyond.

📆 Saturday 15 November 2025
🕙 8:45-14:30
📍 Dublin Royal Convention Centre
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d
Your voice matters – take part in our Voices of Anaesthesia survey

Closing tomorrow buff.ly/UjIS08X
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d
“Looking back, I realise that I never planned for retirement, but I did make sure as far as possible that I would be financially secure”

Read ‘From anaesthetics and aeroplanes to narrowboats and autogyros’ in Anaesthesia News September buff.ly/dfOfH5W
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 3d
“I am enjoying working in a new place, I’m being paid well, and the work is not too busy. So how long will this working retirement holiday last? Who knows?”

Read ‘Book-ending your career’ in Anaesthesia News September buff.ly/bqANumr
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 4d
Calling all Wellbeing Leads! 📣

We're hosting a free seminar just for you on 7 November ➡️ buff.ly/siKRkiD
Don't miss the opportunity to network with other wellbeing leads and explore strategies for colleague support.

Join us at 21 Portland Place, London
Along with @rcoanews.bsky.social
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 4d
There's one week to go until Core Topics York. Join us at The Milner to learn about Maternal critical care and obstetric medicine, complex surgical airway, pre-hospital medicine and trauma and much more from local experts.

📆 Friday 17 October
📍 The Milner York
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 4d
Last chance to respond to our landmark consultation to better understand the real-world experiences of those working across anaesthesia

Survey closing this Monday 👉 buff.ly/UjIS08X
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 4d
#SASWeek25

SAS doctors now make up over 20% of the anaesthetic workforce and, along with LEDs, are the fastest growing group in the NHS. buff.ly/yRKXv68

Check out our updated SAS Handbook for practical guidance and answers to common questions ➡️ buff.ly/fIg8mQr
The SAS Handbook 2025
Dr Emma Wain's explanation of the SAS Handbook 2025. SAS doctors make up at least 20% of the anaesthetic workforce, and combined with locally-employed doctors…
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 4d
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✔️ Updated the SAS Handbook to ensure relevancy
✔️ Met with @bma.org.uk, @hcsa-com.bsky.social , NHS England, ICBs and hospital trusts to promote the SAS workforce
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 4d
It's the final day of #SASWeek25 and today's themes are advocacy and wellbeing (1/2)

Here's how we've been championing SAS recently

✔️ Hosted a SAS reception at the Houses of Parliament
✔️ Advocated for SAS doctors with politicians throughout the UK
✔️ Representation of SAS on Board and committees
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 5d
Last chance to respond to our Voices of Anaesthesia survey!

This is your moment to speak up — to help shape our priorities, and to strengthen our collective voice on the issues that affect your working life, your wellbeing, and your future.

Survey closing this Monday buff.ly/UjIS08X
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Mark @medic-m-a-c.bsky.social · 5d
I love my portfolio career - don't let anyone ever tell you that the only way to be happy in medicine is to jump on the treadmill to consultant jobs!
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 5d
Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳

"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"

📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 5d
Anaesthetists of Wessex – this one’s for you!

Join us for Core Topics Wessex on Friday 28 November 2025 at the Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl.

A day packed with expert-led sessions and the latest in anaesthesia practice 👉 buff.ly/6oaCurX
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 5d
Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳

"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"

📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below
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NCEPOD @ncepod.bsky.social · 6d
We have a new report out, looking at hypo and hypernatraemia www.ncepod.org.uk/2025bs.html @HQIP @RCPhysicians @Soc_Endo @RCollEM @theRCN @FICMNews @acutemedicine @UKKidney #bloodsodium
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 6d
Applications are open now for our new funded leadership programme Future leaders in anaesthesia

Participants will gain practical, people-centred tools, expand their networks, and leave ready to take the next bold step in their leadership journey buff.ly/lF6rBLN
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Ellie Pattinson @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social · 6d
Great tips for leadership development here! #SASWeek25
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 6d
Today for #SASWeek25 we're focusing on SAS development.

Ready to take the next step?

📽️ Watch Prof Jamie Read share three pactical tips on how SAS doctors can access and thrive in leadership roles.
3 top tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor
For SAS Week 2025, Prof Jamie Read shares three practical tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor.
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 6d
Today for #SASWeek25 we're focusing on SAS development.

Ready to take the next step?

📽️ Watch Prof Jamie Read share three pactical tips on how SAS doctors can access and thrive in leadership roles.
3 top tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor
For SAS Week 2025, Prof Jamie Read shares three practical tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor.
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 6d
🧠 Attend our SAS-led CPD webinar buff.ly/veVXRFm
📖 Read our SAS Handbook 2025 buff.ly/fIg8mQr
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 6d
It's day 3 of #SASWeek25, with a focus on SAS development

💰 Members can apply for our SAS Educational Grant - up to £2,000 buff.ly/Kego0kr
☃️ Get an exclusive SAS member rate for Winter Scientific Meeting 2026 buff.ly/ohVlbf9
🚀 Apply for our Leadership Development Programme buff.ly/lF6rBLN
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 7d
#SASWeek25

Our recent Anaesthesia News issue includes a dedicated SAS Week segment, packed with insights from SAS doctors across the UK.

Members can access the full issue 🔗 buff.ly/8CGnXfx
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HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 7d
HCSA - the #HospitalDoctorsUnion was the first national organisation to endorse the work of the SAS Collective and the #SASSix campaign.
▶️ Watch this message from HCSA President, Dr Naru Narayanan, celebrating SAS doctors and #SASWeek2025 🎉, and affirming our ongoing support.
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 7d
It's day two of #SASWeek25
📽️ Find out why SAS anaesthetists choose this path
Why choose SAS?
This is "Why choose SAS?" by Learn@ on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 7d
Last chance to join the Scottish Standing Committee!

Nomination deadline this Friday, 10 October

Submit your nomination today and help support your colleagues and patients in Scotland buff.ly/aD3Dgfv
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