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Congratulations to members of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine recognised in the King's Birthday Honours. This recognition of our colleagues for their services to the NHS and their specialties is richly deserved.

The Chancellor's 3% funding increase is welcome but the priority must be to ensure it delivers tangible benefits for patients and improved support for our members and their colleagues who are under increasing pressure.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has been re-accredited under the RCoA Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) scheme.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has been accredited under the RCoA Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) scheme.

The College Awards honour exceptional contributions to anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine, and related sciences. We are pleased to announce the latest recipients, approved by Council following the Nominations Committee in April.

The RCoA is pleased to announce that Dr Sarah Thornton has been elected as a Vice-President of the College. Dr Thornton joins Dr Chris Carey, who has been re-elected for a second one-year term, as one of the College’s two Vice-Presidents.

During Pride Month we want to amplify the voices of our LGBTQ+ members and highlight relevant resources.

Nearly three-quarters (71%) of UK hospitals are not routinely screening older surgical patients aged 60 and older for frailty—despite clear evidence that frailty significantly increases the risk of complications, including longer hospital stays, delirium, and even death.  

We have published new guidance to support Specialty and Specialist (SAS) anaesthetists in demonstrating clinical autonomy and progressing in their careers.