News
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Phase 2 Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Issues Raised by the David Fuller Case
18 July 2025
The AAPT welcomes Sir Jonathan Michael’s recommendations in the Phase 2 Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Issues Raised by the David Fuller Case
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AAPT Consent Training November 2025 over Zoom
14 July 2025
The AAPT will host further consent training in November 2025
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David Weston achieves the Registered Science Technician award
25 June 2025
David is the latest member to successfully apply via the shortened route with the AAPT
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AAPT member wins Star of the Month Award
18 June 2025
Congratulations to Jade Lohschelder who is a Lead APT at Ashford & St Peters Hospital
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UK mortality trends and international comparisons
3 June 2025
The Health Foundation findings from new research and implications for the UK government
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Dying Matters Week 2025
16 May 2025
Report from Gemma Norburn RSciTech MAAPT on The Culture of Dying Matters
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AAPT RSciTech Masterclass 4th September 2025
15 May 2025
The AAPT are hosting a third Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) in-person masterclass on the 4th of September 2025
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Kerry Bowles achieves the RSciTech award
9 May 2025
The AAPT are proud to be a Licensed Body with the Science Council and to grow the register
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Mr Alan Moss FAAPT
7 May 2025
It is with great sadness that the Association announces the death of Mr Alan Moss after a short illness
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Behind the Scenes: The Vital Role of External Assessors in APT Training
24 April 2025
In conversation with trained AAPT external assessor Tania Fernandes RSciTech MAAPT
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Tips for a Successful RSciTech Application
7 April 2025
Insights from an AAPT Assessor, Lucy Bridle-Thorne RSciTech MAAPT
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Q&A: Pursuing Chartered Scientist (CSci) Status with AAPT Support
4 April 2025
Frazer Rowlings-Ward CSci MAAPT discussed his path to Chartered Scientist with the Science Council and AAPT
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AAPT Council Nominations 2025: Shape the Future of the Profession
2 April 2025
Get nominated for the AAPT Council – ten Seats Available for 2025
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Mortuary Managers and Senior APTs study event 21st March 2025 recap
21 March 2025
Discussion item: Fuller Inquiry Phase 1 Implementation
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Chair Report 2025
12 March 2025
Over the next month, the AAPT subscription renewal notices will be sent and Chair John Pitchers reflects on the past year
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Annual Educational Event 2025: meet the speakers Dr Kate Woodthorpe
17 February 2025
Who is presenting at the AAPT Annual Educational Event in September 2025?
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Respect for the Dead project
11 February 2025
This project is a collaboration between Dr Imogen Jones and John Pitchers (Chair of the AAPT)
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Annual Educational Event 2025: meet the speakers Daisy Shale
10 February 2025
Who is presenting at the AAPT Annual Educational Event in September 2025?
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RCPath Standards for autopsy pathologists in post-mortem examinations of deaths that appear not to be suspicious
22 January 2025
These guidelines apply to the conduct of a post-mortem examination performed under the authority of a Coroner or Procurator Fiscal, and where a death is not deemed to be suspicious.
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Annual Educational Event 2025 Call for Abstracts
16 January 2025
We are looking for three volunteers to present on a relevant subject of their choice at the AAPT Annual Educational Event 2025 in Bristol
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Anatomical Technology Pathology: a Spotlight on AAPT
6 January 2025
As we begin a new year, it's an opportune time to reflect on our professional growth and development writes Tarot Noble-Harris FAAPT
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Amy Calder achieves the Chartered Scientist award
2 January 2025
Congratulations to Amy Calder CSci FAAPT for her award success at Chartered Scientist level
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AAPT announce new website sponsor for 2025
23 December 2024
The AAPT today announce Wessex Mortuary Hire as the main website sponsors for 2025
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AAPT Equity, Diversity and Inclusion sub-group
11 December 2024
Declaration of interest application: AAPT Equity, Diversity and Inclusion sub-group
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AAPT launch Practical Autopsy Standards for Anatomical Pathology Technologists
11 December 2024
The AAPT today publish Practical Autopsy Technical Standards for Anatomical Pathology Technologists guidance
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AAPT members receive Specialist Crime Command Commendation
2 December 2024
Congratulations to Tammie Felton and Matthew Curran based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital
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AAPT Mortuary Managers & Senior APTs study event March 2025
29 November 2024
The AAPT are delighted to announce the next Mortuary Managers & Senior APTs study event on MS Teams
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Science Council CPD awards 2024
27 November 2024
Huge congratulations to Katie Dias RSciTech MAAPT for her CPD award at Registered Science Technician level
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AAPT Consent Training June 2025
26 November 2024
The AAPT will be hosting further consent training in June 2025 and registration is now open
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Challenges in post mortem sample collection for DNA analysis: HTA licence and guidance
15 November 2024
AAPT members only evening webinar scheduled for 27th February 2025 at 6.30pm
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Apprentice Bex Pauffley achieves Registered Science Technician
12 November 2024
Congratulations to Bex Pauffley who graduated from the Level 3 Mortuary Technician apprenticeship APT route
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Happy Monday as Nicola Bean achieves Science Council registration
11 November 2024
Nicola Bean RSciTech MAAPT talks to the AAPT after achieiving the RSciTech award through the shortened route
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Kimberley Hulse achieves Registered Science Technician
8 November 2024
Congratulations to Kimberley Hulse who became the latest AAPT member to achieve the RSciTech award
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AAPT RSciTech Masterclass 24th January 2025
30 October 2024
The AAPT are hosting a second Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) in-person masterclass in January 2025
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Annual Educational Event 2025 date and venue
28 October 2024
The AAPT are pleased to announce the date and venue for the 20th Annual Educational Event (AEE)
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Lucy Thorne achieves Registered Science Technician award
25 October 2024
Lucy Thorne RSciTech MAAPT talks through her experience of the shortened route and her attainment of the Science Council award
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David Fuller inquiry: phase 2 interim report
15 October 2024
Phase 2 of the inquiry considers the broader national picture and the wider lessons for the NHS and for other settings
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Christopher Lambourne achieves RSciTech through shortened route
14 October 2024
Congratulations to Christopher Lambourne RSciTech MAAPT in achieving the Registered Science Technician award
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Morning Report from the Annual Educational Event 2024
9 October 2024
Jennifer Williamson MAAPT reports on her experience of the morrning session at AEE 2024
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GB public survey: use of biocidal chemicals when handling the deceased
9 October 2024
HSE is seeking feedback from users of chemicals regulated under product type 22 (PT22)
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Afternoon report of the Annual Educational Event 2024
4 October 2024
Lucy Thorne MAAPT gives an afternoon session overview of her first ever AAPT AEE
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AAPT Council and Committees Post-AGM 2024
30 September 2024
Following the AGM 2024, the AAPT can now confirm four new and one re-elected Council members.
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Science Council’s Declaration on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
18 September 2024
AAPT add our signature to the Science Council’s Declaration on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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AAPT RSciTech masterclass report
6 September 2024
On the 5th of September, the AAPT hosted an RSciTech masterclass and Lucy Thorne reports on her delegate experience
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RSciTech Shortened Application Route - first success!
2 September 2024
Decky Stainsbury RSciTech MAAPT has become the first AAPT member to achieve RSciTech through the new shortened route
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AAPT launch CPD policy and commitment
28 August 2024
The AAPT today launches an official Continuing Professional Development (CPD) policy and commitment to members
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Autopsy Technical Standards for Anatomical Pathology Technologists
26 August 2024
Feedback is required from AAPT members on draft autopsy technical standards by the 27th of September 2024
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Molly Saunders achieves the Registered Scientist award
22 August 2024
Congratulatons to Molly Saunders RSci MAAPT who is the latest APT to achieve Science Council registration
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AAPT members only webinar - Findings from British autopsies throughout history
22 August 2024
The AAPT are delighted to announce the next webinar in our CPD series of online presentations
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The resilience and preparedness of the United Kingdom
22 July 2024
AAPT notes the publication of Baroness Hallett’s Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 Report – The resilience and preparedness of the United Kingdom