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Anaesthetists United

@anaesunited.bsky.social
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We are a group of Anaesthetists who feel our views on AAs and workforce haven't been listened to.

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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
The PSA, which oversees the GMC, is to carefully consider the dossier we sent them about the regulation of Physician and Anaesthesia Assistants. It is equipped to demand action in a way the courts have chosen not to. anaesthetistsunited.com/our-evidence...
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Our evidence triggers PSA action - Anaesthetists United
Our evidence triggers PSA action
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Royal College of Anaesthetists has doubled-down on its Scope of Practice document for PAAs (Physician Assistants in Anaesthesia, aka Anaesthesia Associates), and does not support or see any justification for a rapid expansion of the PAA role. anaesthetistsunited.com/rcoa-doubles...
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RCoA doubles down on Scope of Practice - Anaesthetists United
RCoA doubles down on Scope of Practice
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
The differences between doctors and associates are stark, and to claim that the same regulatory model can simply be copied and applied to both is a fallacy. anaesthetistsunited.com/why-doctors-...
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Why doctors are fundamentally different to Associates and must be regulated differently. - Anaesthetists United
Why doctors are fundamentally different to Associates and must be regulated differently.
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
We have referred the GMC to the Professional Standards Authority over its failure to meet their regulatory standards. anaesthetistsunited.com/we-have-writ...
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Parliamentary Health Committee is to question the GMC on Wednesday over their implementation of regulation of PA/AAs. You can attend as an observer or watch on ParliamentTV committees.parliament.uk/event/26225/...
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
We have lost the first stage of the appeal in our legal case against the GMC over Physician Assistants and Anaesthesia Assistants (PAs and AAs). The next legal step would be to go to the Court of Appeal, but we cannot afford to do this - even with our lawyers acting pro bono.
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Tomorrow is World Anaesthesia Day - the day we highlight our essential role in emergency and critical care settings. Be proud. Lets start the day with a rousing chorus of the Gasmans Shanty. Hoorah! The Gasman's come! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wm2... #WAD2025
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The Gasman's Shanty [VIDEO]
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Our lawyers have applied to appeal the Judge's decision - because they think her decision was incorrect anaesthetistsunited.com/we-have-appl...
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We have applied for appeal - Anaesthetists United
We have applied for appeal
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Sorry to say our judicial review was dismissed on all grounds. FULL STATEMENT anaesthetistsunited.com/case-dismiss...
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Case dismissed - Anaesthetists United
Case dismissed
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
UMAPS, the trade union for PAs and AAs have issued a statement after losing their case in court. umaps.org.uk/statement-on...
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Statement on NHS Injunction: The Fight Goes On | UMAPs.org.uk
Friday’s hearing in the High Court – though it did not result in injunctive relief – was nonetheless incredibly positive for medical associates.
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
The GMC and UMAPs are both using legal moves to complicate the implementation of Leng and our verdict being delivered 👇👇 anaesthetistsunited.com/gmc-makes-su...
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GMC makes submission to court over Leng - Anaesthetists United
GMC makes submission to court over Leng
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The Leng review makes many good points, including redefining the name of PAs as assistants so as to clarify their role. But it fails to address how its proposals will be enforced. Our statement: anaesthetistsunited.com/leng-a-bold-...
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Leng - a bold move in the right direction - Anaesthetists United
Leng - a bold move in the right direction
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Thank you for this amazing response - we're getting there.
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
We fought for safety. But we still need to pay the lawyers who fought for us. We are about £15,000 short. The reasons are at anaesthetistsunited.com/we-fought-fo...
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We fought for safety - Anaesthetists United
We fought for safety
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
We have written to the Presidents of the Medical Royal Colleges to draw their attention to the staggering revelations over GMC decision-making that came to light in our judicial review.
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
We gained a key insight into GMC decision-making. What does it say about their independence? anaesthetistsunited.com/gmc-governan...
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GMC governance exposed - Anaesthetists United
GMC governance exposed
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Here's what happened in court on Day 3. anaesthetistsunited.com/day-3-in-cou... We are none the wiser as to how the decision not to set a Scope of Practice for associates was reached. Though they gave all sorts of excuses.
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Day 3 in court - Anaesthetists United
Day 3 in court
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
A good day in court, with Mrs Justice Lambert taking a lot of interest in the GMC's decision-making processes. We hope to have a judgement by the end of July. We will post a proper summary of the hearing tomorrow.
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
anaesthetistsunited.com/details-of-t... The last day of our hearing is on Monday June 9th. Please note that the details for listening online have changed - please read the new instructions carefully.
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Details of the hearing - Anaesthetists United
Details of the hearing
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Leng review likely to recommend Physician Associates are renamed to something less confusing. But our legal case remains essential. anaesthetistsunited.com/not-physicia...
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Not Physician Associates - Anaesthetists United
Not Physician Associates
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Doctors are being replaced by associates. But why did the medical regulator make that so easy?
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Just a reminder that we have a Discord group for our supporters which you are very welcome to join. discord.com/invite/BNSHA...
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
The GMC's duty of candour has still not been discharged. Key information has not yet been delivered to the Court. This is essential. The judge want to understand GMC decision-making. anaesthetistsunited.com/what-havent-...
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What haven't they told us?
What haven't they told us?
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
The court was told that the decision not to set scope for PAs - one of the most critical issues the GMC faced in introducing regulation - was reached in a mysterious way. The judge wants to know more. #AUvsGMC anaesthetistsunited.com/day-two-in-c...
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Judge wants to know - who made that decision? - Anaesthetists United
Judge wants to know - who made that decision?
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
As our case opened, the court was shocked to discover that the GMC's own survey, carried out in 2020, revealed so much anxiety about the PA role, with no change of tack in response to these findings. anaesthetistsunited.com/this-morning... #AUvsGMC
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Day one in court - Anaesthetists United
Day one in court
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
We have some more practical details about the hearing. anaesthetistsunited.com/details-of-t...
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Details of the hearing - Anaesthetists United
Details of the hearing
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Skwawkbox @skwawkbox.org · 12/05/2025
Parents of woman killed by 'associate' misdiagnosis testify in court case this week against GMC. Medical regulator's refusal to set national standards for safety and consent challenged in High Court by anaesthetists' group...
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Parents of woman killed by ‘associate’ misdiagnosis testifies in court case this week against GMC
Medical regulator’s refusal to set national standards for safety and consent in use of non-doctors challenged in High Court by anaesthetists’ group Emily Chesterton: killed by PA misdia…
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Emily Chesterton thought she had seen a doctor. Her mother will explain to the court what happened next. #AUvsGMC
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
COURT HEARING DELAYED Our court hearing has been delayed by 24 hours. The hearing will take place at the Royal Courts of Justice on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th May. #AUvsGMC
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
NHS employers are driven by finance and reducing waiting lists - and will push the boundaries of what associates can do. There is clear evidence that this has already caused serious harm. #AUvsGMC
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Seeing isn’t the same as truly understanding. It requires depth of understanding, not shortcuts. And that’s why PAs will never be a real substitute for doctors. #AUvsGMC
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Diagnostic error is the most common, most costly, and most dangerous of medical mistakes. So why take the risk of being diagnosed by a PA? AU and the parents of Emily Chesterton will be in court next Tuesday. #AUvsGMC
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
One week to go until our court case is heard - but we are still short of funds. #AUvsGMC anaesthetistsunited.com/one-week-to-...
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One week to go - Anaesthetists United
One week to go
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Parliament set a duty for the medical regulator to determine standards of experience and performance for Physician Associates. The GMC had the power. Our judicial review is on May 13th. #AUvsGMC
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
The available evidence does not support PAs independently diagnosing and managing undifferentiated patients, acting as senior decision makers or supervising residents. #AUvsGMC
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Knowledge about ‘how things work around here’, and competent communication skills, are important but must not be conflated with having medical knowledge and skill. See you in court. May 13th. #AUvsGMC
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Entry qualifications Training requirements Grades of registration Independent/dependent practice Post-qualification training paths Revalidation In summary, doctors and associates belong to fundamentally different professions #AUvsGMC
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Concerns about PA regulation have been expressed vociferously and repeatedly by Doctors Other healthcare staff Royal Colleges Academics Coroners. anaesthetistsunited.com/bad-regulat… #AUvsGMC
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
The Montgomery judgement was very clear. Would you want to know if you were being treated by an associate? #AUvsGMC
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Royal College of Ophthalmologists report result of their pilot study with PAs. www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Everyone expected that regulation would do what it says on the tin. Instead, the GMC approach to post-qualification practice is hollow and empty. #AUvsGMC May 13th
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
We think the system for regulating doctors is not appropriate for regulating associates. So do our lawyers. Please help us raise the money we need to take this to court. May 13th #AUvsGMC www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-mi...
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Did Mr Massey tell the RCP that the GMC would "accept" College scope for PAs, or "utilise" it? A commitment to “utilise” rather than “adopt” would mean GMC having regard to, but not consider itself bound to or committed to enforce, such guidance. anaesthetistsunited.com/what-exactly...
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What exactly did Massey say? - Anaesthetists United
What exactly did Massey say?
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
The rest of the world looks at what is happening in the UK with Associates and shakes its head in despair. Now the World Medical Council has passed resolutions in the interest of UK patient safety www.wma.net/policies-pos...
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Brendan and Marion Chesterton explain what happened when their daughter saw a Physician Associate, what happened when they met Mr Massey at the GMC, and why they are taking them to court. anaesthetistsunited.com/our-daughter...
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Our daughter died in error - Anaesthetists United
Our daughter died in error
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
A review of the evidence shows that the strongest evidence for the safe and effective practice of PAs comes from studies in which they are working under direct supervision of a doctor and in a defined scope of practice.
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Anaesthetists United @anaesunited.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Judge in BMA case reminds associates of their duty to explain that they are non-medically qualified members of a multidisciplinary team working under supervision. anaesthetistsunited.com/judge-rules-...
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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 14/04/2025
The High Court has granted us permission to submit evidence to a legal challenge relating to the regulation of PAs and AAs by the GMC, brought by @anaesunited.bsky.social and the family of Emily Chesterton. Read the full story from #TheDrMagazine 👇 thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/lif...
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BMA secures right to use evidence in PA challenge
High Court grants association permission to draw on documentation in judicial review against GMC
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