March 2023

A very successful joint meeting with Manchester was held in Warrington. A rather surprised looking Dr Joel Prescott holding his newly acquired (and last) Jackson Rees Medal is seen next to LSA President Dr Pat Mullen holding his ID Badge in case anyone (including himself) has forgotten who he is.

One of the many excellent talks was Dr Pete Groome's seen here showing off his log book. He seems completely relaxed about demonstrating to everyone how little he does these days!

Dr Joan Kelly

The society received more sad news of the death of Dr Joan Kelly on 3rd March at the age 91 years. Dr Kelly was from Ireland and worked for many years as a consultant in anaesthesia at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital  until her retirement in 1997. She trained in Liverpool on the influential course organised by T.Cecil Gray among others and became a highly respected member of our society and wider medical community and as a result became President of the LSA in 1994.

Dr Anne Florence

The society received the sad news of the death of Dr Anne Florence, a former President and Honorary Secretary of the society. Dr Florence was from Aberdeen originally and worked for many years as a consultant in anaesthesia at Broadgreen and then the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. She was a very effective Honorary Secretary of the LSA for many years before becoming its President in 2000, following which was elected a Life Vice President. She also made contributions to medical life through membership of the LMI and serving on their committee and was heavily involved with the History of Anaesthesia Society as well as the Royal Society of Medicine. Dr Florence died on 15th January 2023 aged 84 after a period of progressive ill health.