- Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology

COVID-19 post mortem experience webinar report

24 November 2020

Council member Anita Hardy reports on the webinar hosted by the AAPT earlier this month

Handle with Care

13 November 2020

Podcast featuring AAPT Council member Anita Hardy

'Seeing the painting helped me heal' the NHS workers captured on canvas

10 November 2020

As the pandemic raged, artist Tom Croft wanted to find a way to honour NHS staff. Soon 500 painters had joined him to tell stories from the frontline

Local Registration Services Association

4 November 2020

AAPT members can register free of charge for the LRSA Virtual Conference 2020

Undetectable SARS-CoV-2 in a nasopharyngeal swab but persistent viral RNA from deep lung swabs: findings from an autopsy

4 November 2020

During the global pandemic of COVID-19 accurate diagnosis of the infection by demonstrating SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA by PCR in specimens is crucial for therapeutic and preventative interventions.

The Biomedical Scientist Live

2 November 2020

Free event access offer from our pathology colleagues at the IBMS

Functional Anatomy on-line class

22 October 2020

A discount has been made for AAPT members to access this on-line course

Human Tissue Authority: mortuary guidance on traceability procedures of the deceased

13 October 2020

The HTA has published guidance on traceability procedures of handling the deceased to provide clarity on requirements

COVID-19 post mortem experience webinar

12 October 2020

The AAPT continues it's webinar series on 10th November 2020 at 7pm

Are you wanting to become an APT?

8 October 2020

The AAPT are hosting a webinar for those wishing to pursue an APT career

Diagnostics: Recovery and Renewal

3 October 2020

The need for radical investment and reform of diagnostic services was recognised at the time the NHS Long Term Plan was published in 2019

Council Ballot results 2020

26 September 2020

The AGM of the AAPT was held on 26th September 2020

The Art and Science of Practical Management

22 September 2020

An RCPath programme of case based and reflective learning about the management of complex or difficult situations

Cemetery planning, preparation and management during COVID-19: A quick guide to proper documentation and disposition of the dead

8 September 2020

Paper from the International Committee of the Red Cross

AAPT webinar 28th October 2020

7 September 2020

The AAPT are delighted to announce a webinar on the Medical Examiner Officer network

Bloody Scotland On-Line - featuring Professor Sue Black

6 September 2020

Professor Dame Sue Black: Written in Bones 19th September 2020

Histopathological findings and viral tropism in UK patients with severe fatal COVID-19: a post-mortem study

21 August 2020

On-line article from The Lancet published 20th August 2020

Registered Science Technician - success through CAP

17 August 2020

Donna Howe RSciTech shares insight on the Science Council awards

Showcasing Science: Behind the Scenes of COVID-19

17 August 2020

A new initiative from the Science Council and partners showcases the wide-reaching impact of science behind COVID-19

The Coroner Service - inquiry

12 August 2020

The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 introduced changes to the Coroner Service including the appointment of the Chief Coroner

Caring for the Deceased at Nightingale

7 August 2020

RCPath Bulletin article from Dr Matt Clarke

AAPT AGM 2020

4 August 2020

Notice of 16th Annual General Meeting of the AAPT

Apprenticeship Reforms - An Overview

27 July 2020

Tom Cheek at the Science Council on apprenticeship reform

Council Elections 2020

15 July 2020

The AAPT are delighted with the response from members calling for nominations to the Council

Practical Assessment Resumption

8 July 2020

Statement from the AAPT in relation to Level 3 assessment

CDAS Newsletter July 2020

6 July 2020

Centre for Death & Society Newsletter July 2020

Disaster victim identification operations with fragmented, burnt, or commingled remains: experience-based recommendations

5 July 2020

Recent article from the Forensic Sciences Research journal

Tissue-specific tolerance in fatal Covid-19

5 July 2020

Hyper-inflammation occurs in Covid-19 and is associated with worse outcomes

RCPath launch new Cause of Death List

3 July 2020

This Cause of death list replaces the 2016 document issued to registrars by the GRO and intentionally retains the same name and format as that document

Dark Bosnia

2 July 2020

A virtual commemorative exhibition by Past-Chair Robert McNeil FAAPT MBE

Remote, Restricted, and Redesigned: Funerals in the time of Coronavirus

28 June 2020

The DeathTech Research Team hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with death scholars and practitioners in Australia, the UK and the US, to share how funerals have changed under the coronavirus pandemic

Science Council CPD Awards 2020

19 June 2020

The Science Council have opened the nomination process for the 2020 CPD Awards

Post mortems of coronavirus victims 'vital’ to get tissue for researchers

18 June 2020

AAPT President Dr Mike Osborn featured in Evening Standard article

How Coronavirus bill is reshaping hospitals’ relationship with death

17 June 2020

The Coronavirus Bill has had far reaching consequences for how the deceased are managed in and outside of hospital.

Sign up to HCSWellbeing today

15 June 2020

Support Service for mental health and well-being from the AHCS

If I go to work, will it kill me? Courage, hope and dedication in the London NHS hospitals fighting deadly coronavirus

12 June 2020

Evening Standard article featuring trainee APT Gemma Norburn

NHS England and NHS Confederation launch expert research centre on health inequalities

10 June 2020

NHS England and the NHS Confederation have confirmed the creation of a new centre to investigate the impact of race and ethnicity on people’s health.

Medical Examiner Officer (MEO) Zoom training

5 June 2020

Face-to-face Zoom RCPath event on 16th September 2020

Advancing Healthcare Awards 2020

2 June 2020

APTs have been amazing across the UK - especially during the pandemic

Capturing beneficial clinical changes in the NHS

2 June 2020

COVID-19 has changed healthcare delivery in the UK and in response new and innovative ways of working have been rapidly developed across the NHS.

Cardiff and Vale Health Board’s YouTube channel - focus on the mortuary

29 May 2020

Fascinating insight into the mortuary at Cardiff and Vale Health Board by Claire O'Brien FAAPT

Pulmonary and systemic involvement of COVID19 assessed by ultrasound guided minimally invasive autopsy

28 May 2020

Free Access article from Histopathology journal

Lack of post-mortems hampering fight against Covid-19

21 May 2020

President of the AAPT, Dr Mike Osborn, in The Independent

The HTA publishes its revised Code of Practice F

20 May 2020

This will reflect the introduction of deemed consent for organ and tissue donation in England

Healthcare Scientist COVID-19 Response Survey

18 May 2020

Health Education England survey to healthcare scientists

A technical report from the Italian SARS-CoV-2 outbreak

15 May 2020

Postmortem sampling and autopsy investigation in cases of suspected or probable COVID-19

Level 3 Diploma in APT during the COVID-19 Pandemic

14 May 2020

Statement from AAPT Chair John Pitchers FAAPT

UK National Snapshot HealthcareCovid Survey for all UK-based healthcare workers.

14 May 2020

APTs are invited to participate in a national survey

PHE Guidance for care of the deceased with suspected or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19)

13 May 2020

Further to input from the AAPT and RCPath, the PHE guidance is more comprehensive

Update on Max and Keira’s Law and the impact of COVID-19

11 May 2020

Communication from NHS Blood and Transplant May 2020

Council Nominations 2020 - are you interested in joining the AAPT Council?

11 May 2020

There are three seats available on Council for election at the 2020 Annual General Meeting

Council is bound by the aims and objectives of the AAPT and the Constitution

AAPT statement - The Guardian article 29th April

5 May 2020

AAPT today release an official statement in relation to an article published 29th April

AAPT statement - Cohort 7 Level 3 Diploma

2 May 2020

AAPT today release the official statement in relation to examinations.

Chief Coroner's Guidance COVID-19

30 April 2020

Deaths and possible exposure in the workplace - Chief Coroners Guidance No. 37

Death certification including aspects of COVID-19

27 April 2020

YouTube video from Dr Esther Youd, Assistant Registrar RCPath

National Bereavement Partnership - COVID-19 Hub

20 April 2020

The National Bereavement Partnership - COVID-19 Hub is a charitable organisation that has been set up to provide a platform for associated practical advice services, support assistance and where needed.

SARS-CoV-2 and the autopsy - Dr Esther Youd

17 April 2020

An overview of the autopsy aspects of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the autopsy

COVID-19 Autopsies, Oklahoma, USA

14 April 2020

Article from the American Journal of Clinical Pathology

Use of body bags for patients with COVID-19

7 April 2020

The AAPT wished to clarify a potential contradiction between PHE and HSE guidance on the use of body bags for the deceased where COVID-19 is confirmed or suspected

Guidance on HTA licensing of emergency mortuaries

6 April 2020

Updated guidance from the Human Tissue Authority

Guidance on the Post Mortem sector licensing standards

6 April 2020

New April 2020 guidance from the HTA

Service Spotlight: Mortuary Team at West Hertfordshire

2 April 2020

Second installment of the RCPath Service Spotlight series focuses on a mortuary

COVID-19: guidance for care of the deceased from PHE

1 April 2020

Advice primarily designed to assist people required to manage bodies of deceased persons infected with coronavirus (COVID-19)

Annual Educational Event (AEE) – postponed in 2020

30 March 2020

AAPT is extremely proud of Anatomical Pathology Technologists across the UK and beyond

Chief Coroner's Guidance on COVID-19

26 March 2020

This document is intended to be the main piece of Guidance for all coroners from the Chief Coroner about the approach to COVID-19

Autopsy in suspected COVID-19 cases

25 March 2020

Free access article in the Journal of Clinical Pathology

Considerations related to the safe handling of bodies of deceased persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19

23 March 2020

European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control Technical Report

Guidance for care of deceased during COVID-19 pandemic

19 March 2020

This guidance was produced by the Royal College of Pathologists and the AAPT in conjunction with Public Health England.

Precautions regarding COVID-19 after death

15 March 2020

AAPT are aware of the latest guidance stating that body bags are not required and that viewing, hygienic preparation, viewing and embalming are all permitted

COVID-19 Resources

12 March 2020

Useful resource materials for APTs re COVID-19

AAPT events April 2020 - postponed

9 March 2020

For the following reasons, we have taken the difficult decision to rearrange the forthcoming DVI and consent training days

Chair Report 2020

6 March 2020

John Pitchers FAAPT FRSPH MIBMS looks back on 2019 and to opportunities for APTs in 2020

Coronavirus: UK officials told to create extra mortuary space

3 March 2020

Ministers have warned a widespread outbreak of coronavirus in the UK could lead to an increase in deaths among the vulnerable and elderly

Government confirms organ donation system change in England on 20 May

25 February 2020

Today, the government has announced that the new law to implement a system of deemed consent for organ and tissue donation

Health Equity in England

25 February 2020

The Marmot Review 10 years on

Health Protection Scotland- Briefing Note COVID-19

24 February 2020

Situation in Scotland - COVID-19

RCPath briefing on COVID-19

17 February 2020

This briefing is for mortuary staff and pathologists who are potentially exposed to material including body fluids from the deceased in the mortuary.

Mid Essex’s mortuary and radiology teams receive award

14 February 2020

The mortuary and radiology teams at Broomfield Hospital have been presented with a joint award

Trainee APT podcast feature

11 February 2020

Trainee APT featured for the Int'l day of Women and Girls in Science

How a Common Death Ritual Made It Harder to Mourn the Loss of My Mother

7 February 2020

On-line article from Time

Funerals market investigation

4 February 2020

Overview of key research and analysis

Wuhan novel coronavirus (WN-CoV) infection prevention and control guidance

29 January 2020

This guidance outlines infection prevention and control advice for healthcare providers assessing possible cases of WN-CoV. It should be used in conjunction with local policies.