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RA-UK Workshops at RCoA Anaesthetic Updates Meeting September 2025

For those of you attending the upcoming RCoA Anaesthetic Updates meeting on September 23rd to 25th  2025 in London, RA-UK will be running a Plan A workshop for delgates on the middle day. For those not already attending, this meeting features 3 days of internationally reknowned speakers on a variety of topics, with membership discounts for members and residents. All days (but not workshops) are being run virtually, so catch up is available. We hope to see you there.

ASFRA/RAUK meeting, save the date, 13th/14th November 2026

We are excited to announce a meeting collaboration with ASFRA (the African Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy. This will be held in 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. 

You can expect a fantastic set of speakers, including representatives with both societies, an insightful scientific program, as well as a brilliant social program exploring the highlights of the country.

The advert is here, where we will add more detail as it's announced.

RA-UK support for NIAA Grants

The next round of NIAA funding is open, and RA-UK will be supporting this for a regional anaesthesia project with funding up to £20000. 

Applications/questions should be made through the NIAA website which can be found here. Closing date for applications is 26th September.

Joint RA-UK and APAGBI statement on NRFit in caudal anaesthesia

RAUK and the APAGBI have released a statement on the use of soft fit needle over cannula devices in caudal anaesthesia. The pending transition to NRFit devices has not addressed this gap in the manufactured ranges of these, and this statement identifies the risks trusts should consider. We support the ongoing use of soft fit cannulae for caudals until such time as there is a suitable NRFit device on the market. You can read the statement here.

New joint RA-UK/RCoA curriculum assessment guidance