Welcome to the South West Regional Anaesthesia Group Webpage

About SOWRA

SOWRA exists to:

  • Advance the standards of regional anaesthesia and pain management.
  • Encourage awareness of regional anaesthesia and pain management amongst the general public.
  • Provide a forum for regional anaesthetic enthusiasts within the south west region to meet and network
  • Provide training and educational updates in regional anaesthesia and pain management techniques.
  • Promoting research in all areas of regional anaesthetic practice.

Annual Scientific Meeting 2012 - Taunton

The annual SOWRA scientific meeting will be held on Monday 25th June 2012 at Taunton’s County Cricket Ground.

Come for an update in the latest regional anaesthesia developments and network with colleagues form the region.

Poster competition with prize.

View further details here.

Registration is now open - book online

June 2012 - Appointment of 1 new trustee

Applications are invited for 1 trustees to join the SOWRA governing body. For more information click here.

You may download an application form here

SOWRA Research Grants

Applications are now invited for research grants up to the value of £1000 to support clinical research projects related to regional anaesthesia.

More information available here.

South West Regional Anaesthesia Course

The ever popular South West Regional Anaesthesia Course is now run annually under the auspices of SOWRA.

The next course will be held on 26/27th November 2012. Details to follow.

The SOWRA Board of Trustees

The current SOWRA board of trustees are:

Chairman: Dr Iain Christie (Plymouth)
Secretary: Dr Roger Langford (Truro)
Treasurer: Dr Matt Oldman (Plymouth)
Trustee Dr David Conn (Exeter)
Trustee Dr Tom Gale (Plymouth)
Trustee Dr Matt Grayling

 

Registered Charity  1142538

The SOWRA Annual Meeting 2010