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Chair Report 2025
Over the next month, the AAPT subscription renewal notices will be sent and Chair John Pitchers reflects on the past year
Dear AAPT Members,
As another membership renewal period begins, I want to thank you sincerely for your unwavering support this past year. Your dedication fuels our work on behalf of all APTs, and we’re committed to building on this momentum in the year ahead.
With the pace easing slightly, now is the perfect time to reflect on our achievements and look forward to exciting developments.
Professional Code of Practice Update
Led by Vice-Chair Lydia Judge-Kronis CSci FAAPT, our working group has reached a major milestone: launching practical standards for APTs.
As a non-regulated profession, these standards—crafted by APTs for APTs—will help ensure consistent, high-quality technical work across NHS and Local Authority mortuaries. Think of them as our equivalent of the RCPath autopsy guidelines: a framework to benchmark quality and elevate our profession.
Key Autopsy Guidance Contributions
AAPT remains at the forefront of shaping best practices. We recently contributed to the RCPath updated guidance on non-suspicious death examinations and high-risk infectious autopsies, ensuring APT voices are heard in critical standards.
CPD Made Simple
The CPDme system was launched! With its mobile app and dashboard, logging CPD is quicker than ever:
- Upload certificates and evidence on the go.
- Customize digital or printed portfolios for Science Council/AHCS submissions.
- Pair it with AAPT’s webinars and seminars for hassle-free CPD completion.
Save the Date: AEE 2025 & More
Join us at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre on Saturday 27th September 2025 for our Annual Educational Event!
Registration is now open—visit our events page to secure your spot and explore upcoming webinars, including our popular consent training.
Leadership Transitions
This marks my final renewal message as Chair—my term concludes at September’s AGM. I’m delighted to share that:
- Lydia Judge-Kronis becomes Chair-Elect.
- Emma Romeling steps into the Vice Chair-Elect role.
- Tarot Harris will lead the Education and Professional Standards Committee.
Your Feedback Matters
Your insights drive our progress! Please share ideas or suggestions anytime at chair@aaptuk.org.
Renewing your membership ensures we can keep advocating for you and advancing our profession. Thank you for being part of the AAPT community.
With gratitude,
John Pitchers MSc FAAPT FRSPH MIBMS