Emergencies and Trauma Symposium

When Every Second Counts >> Responding with Confidence 

Uniting UK trauma teams and empowering perioperative professionals with clinical insights, practical strategies, and resilience tools in emergency care.

*Including a powerful guest talk from Daniel Biddle, the most injured survivor of the 7/7 London bombings.

• Date: Thursday 5 March, 2026
• Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm
• Location: The Royal Society of Medicine, London
• Audience: Perioperative teams, surgeons, anaesthetists, emergency physicians, air ambulance teams, healthcare researchers, hospital administrations, industry leaders.
• Tickets: £50 AfPP members, £100 non-members

Speakers:

• Dr Rachel Hawes OBE – Consultant in Anaesthesia and Prehospital Emergency Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Great North Air Ambulance Service
• James Saffin – Consultant in Anaesthesia and Major Trauma
• Dr Malcolm Tunncliff – Clinical Director for Major Trauma, King’s College Hospital
• John Taylor – Consultant Trauma and Emergency Surgeon, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool
• Dr Gnananandan Janakan MSc FRCS – Major Trauma and Colorectal Consultant Surgeon, King’s College Hospital
• Dr Idit Albert – Consultant Clinical Psychologist and PTSD Lead, London Major Trauma Psychology Network
• Guest Speaker – Daniel Biddle – Patient Story

Key topics will cover:

• Military Influence
• Air Ambulance Response
• Preparation for Multi-Casualty and Major Incidents
• Anaesthetic Challenges
• Damage Control Resuscitation & Surgery
• Post Event Support and Debrief

What is the purpose of the event?

• Educational Advancement: To provide attendees with the latest insights and advancements in emergency and trauma care. 
• Skill Enhancement: To equip perioperative professionals with practical skills and strategies to handle complex and critical situations.
• Networking: To create opportunities for professionals to connect, share experiences, and build valuable relationships within the healthcare community.