A number of external organisations provide guidance and support to the directorate and worthwhile advice for patients. They include:

The North West School for anaesthesia trainees

www.nwanaesthesia.org.uk

The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the United Kingdom

www.rcoa.ac.uk

Representing the interests of over 8,000 anaesthetists in the UK and Ireland

www.aagbi.org