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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We welcome NHS England's updated guidance on accessing patient records. While we strongly support the preventing of accessing patient records for illegitimate reasons.. (🧵1/3)

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Dr Anushka Aubeelack @bumblebeenush.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Great to see this data that supports what many are seeing locally. SAS doctors should not be held back when their contract clearly structures progression. Trusts are missing a trick with workforce resourcing by not promoting autonomous doctors to Specialist roles #SASbyChoice #NHS #medicine

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Looking to strengthen your academic portfolio? ✋️ Presenting at WSM 2027 is a great opportunity to showcase your work, share your achievements with colleagues, and gain publication in the online supplement of Anaesthesia. Submit your abstract ➡️ buff.ly/Ppplvbl #AnSky

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Association of Anaesthetists SAS @assocsas.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Our Chair, @ecewain.bsky.social, says more needs to be done to ensure SAS doctors' career progression: "It is disappointing that the NHS in England has not followed other nations in introducing a regrading process for specialty doctors to apply to become specialists."

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🚨 New data collected by the Association of Anaesthetists has revealed that sexual misconduct is on the rise across the NHS. The data obtained via Freedom of Information requests shows that recorded cases of sexual misconduct have quadrupled in recent years.

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🚨New data collected by the Association of Anaesthetists has raised questions about England’s approach to regrading SAS doctors. #AnSky #MedSky

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The new data obtained through Freedom of Information research further reveals the increasing role Locally-Employed doctors play across the NHS, raising concerns that many of these doctors are being excluded from career developement and training opportunities.

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🚨 New data collected by the Association of Anaesthetists has revealed significant variation across NHS trusts in the use of SAS contracts. The data reveals doctors aren't receiving the same opportunities as other clinicians, despite playing a critical role in service delivery. #AnSky #MedSky

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Our new report reveals challenges faced by SAS and LEDs in UK anaesthesia, highlighting job insecurity and limited training. Read more 👉https://ow.ly/nawj50YOX6M

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

We also highlighted issues with data sharing and more in our response to the committee's inquiry. Read it here 👇 committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Adopting the recommendations in NHS England's Medical Training Review could save medical training in the UK. Read our full statement ✍️ buff.ly/UbEIeOo

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Ellie Pattinson @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Great tips for leadership development here! #SASWeek25

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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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Mark @medic-m-a-c.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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 · 10/10/2025

(2/2) ✔️ 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 · 10/10/2025

#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

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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 · 10/10/2025

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 · 10/10/2025

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 · 10/10/2025

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 · 08/10/2025

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 · 08/10/2025

🧠 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 · 08/10/2025

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.

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For SAS Week 2025, Prof Jamie Read shares three practical tips to access leadership roles as a SAS doctor.

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HCSA – the hospital doctors' union @hcsa-com.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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. @sascollective.com

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

#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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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Happy #SASweek25 to all who celebrate. Remember, a SAS doctor is for life, not just SAS week. #SASsix

SAS six infographic, featuring the six asks to make a SAS career a viable alternative.

Every early career SAS doctor should have access to an educational supervisor.

All SAS doctors should have equity of access to professional development opportunities relevant to their stage of career.

All specialty doctors who meet the required capabilities should have the opportunity to become specialists.

Senior SAS doctors should be offered the opportunity to be educators at every level on a par with consultants e.g. educational supervisors, clinical supervisors, directors of medical education.

All extended roles in leadership and management should be open to all substantive medical staff that is, consultants and appropriately experienced SAS doctors.

All LEDs employed for more than two years within one NHS employer should be offered the opportunity to transfer to the appropriate SAS contract.

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

It’s the start of #SASWeek25 🎉 Each day we’ll be sharing dedicated content to celebrate the work of SAS anaesthetists. So, if you're curious about the benefits of a SAS career, looking for advice on stepping into leadership roles, or ready to explore our SAS Handbook - we've got you covered.

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Today is International Women’s Day ✨ Members have exclusive access to talks on equality, diversity and inclusion in healthcare ➡️ buff.ly/AmlvJOB Why not watch 'Global health inequality and women – beyond maternal health'? #AccelerateAction #IWD2025

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

The Leng Review into the role of PAs and AAs has launched its survey for healthcare professionals. We strongly encourage all anaesthetists to complete the survey and to make full use of the free text sections to elaborate on their views. ➡️ buff.ly/X7W7Pkf The survey closes on 30 March.

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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Excellently put. SAS and locally-employed anaesthetists are the most rapidly rising contributors for provision of anaesthesia, and our careers should progress to autonomy. This IS the workforce solution you are looking for, folks.

The Association believes that more should be done to invest in the SAS and LED workforce, which already contributes substantially to anaesthetic service delivery and is often overlooked in the allocation of training and other resources. Developing SAS and LED careers would offer a more sustainable, useful and potentially more cost-effective option. The review may consider this particular point outside its remit, but we suggest it is worthy of highlighting.

Consultants and some SAS doctors are autonomous providers of anaesthesia and require no supervision. The review should not lose sight of the value of training resident, SAS and LED doctors to become autonomous providers of high-quality anaesthesia.

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Association of Anaesthetists Resident Doctors @anaesresidents.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

The Resident Doctors Committee contributed to the Association's submission to the Leng Review. 🔗 buff.ly/4ikwMHT

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

📸 Pictured is our February advocacy update (1/3) Thanks to our members we can hold meetings with key stakeholders – including politicians and other medical organisations – to make sure the specialty is represented in new policy developments and legislation.

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Emma Wain @ecewain.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

The Association took the views of all grades of anaesthetist into account when writing this, proud to have represented SAS anaesthetists in doing that. Please have a look at it when you have the time

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Emma Wain @ecewain.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Three Association of Anaesthetists treasurers and the head of finance. Great opportunity for us all to catch up at WSM 2025 @assocanaes.bsky.social @assocsas.bsky.social

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

The Royal College of Anaesthetists has published the interim Anaesthesia Associate Scope of Practice 2024 👉 buff.ly/4gjrifN ✍️ Read our statement on our website or in our member community. 🔗https://buff.ly/41CrAKc

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Jono Bruun @jonobruun.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

From @rcoanews.bsky.social on X: Interim AA Scope of Practice 2024, endorsed by the Association of Anaesthetists, is now live. Also published: independent report of member consultation and explanatory notes showing changes to Scope in response to feedback. 👉 ow.ly/QAMg50UtY6R #AnSky #MedSky

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The SAS Collective @sascollective.com · 28/11/2024

We are very grateful to @assocanaes.bsky.social and @assocsas.bsky.social for their ongoing support of SAS and locally-employed doctors, and for the #SASsix. As they say, the right contract for the work done, and support to develop your career, are essential measures to maintain the workforce.

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Association of Anaesthetists SAS @assocsas.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

✍️The Association welcomes findings set out in the GMC’s state of medical education and practice UK Workforce report 2024 that warn that the UK risks wasting the talents of tens of thousands of overlooked and undervalued locally employed (LE) doctors 🔗 tinyurl.com/5drcsvr9

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