NHSE seeks department views on resuming training of AAs

Current RCoA policy is that there should be no new recruitment of student Anaesthesia Associates. But NHSEngland  is hoping to resume recruitment of student AAs in London in the future.

They are looking for Anaesthetic Departments in the London ICS that may be interested, and are shortly to survey individual departments. The clinical lead (or deputy) will be asked to reply on behalf of their colleagues, and it is the intention that the overall views of the full department are reflected.

It would seem wise for departments to discuss amongst themselves their attitudes and interest in taking part in this proposed expansion.