News
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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
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RSciTech Shortened Application Route (Pilot) for those who hold the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology)
15 July 2024
If you hold the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology) from 2022 onwards you are eligible for a shortened application route for RSciTech
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Receiving the new medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD)
26 June 2024
How to get the new MCCD if your organisation uses the current MCCD UKGOV published 25th June 2024
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G160 Guidelines on autopsy practice: Fetal autopsy following antepartum or intrapartum death of non-malformed fetuses (RCPath)
18 June 2024
This document replaces the 1st edition of the Guidelines on autopsy practice: Third trimester antepartum and intrapartum stillbirth, published in June 2017.
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New RSPH Level 2 certificate for mortuary support staff
14 June 2024
There is a service requirement for a formal standardised level 2 qualification for other supporting staff working in mortuary environments (public and private mortuaries)
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RSciTech Masterclass 5th September 2024
10 June 2024
The AAPT are hosting a free of charge Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) in-person masterclass in September 2024
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Volunteers Week 2024
6 June 2024
Volunteers' Week celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK.
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Dying Matters Conference 2024
5 June 2024
A report from Anita Smith MAAPT on the event held at Nottingham University Hospitals
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AAPT launch new CPD platform for members
5 June 2024
CPDMe are a third-party CPD platform provider with a CPD portfolio that is tailored to healthcare professionals
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Application Sprint - A Masterclass in Professional Registration
4 June 2024
Accelerate your Science Council application process through a one-day face-to-face masterclass
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William Purves Post Mortem Reconstruction Surgery course
31 May 2024
A report from Yasmine Thomas MAAPT Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist at NNUH