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Respect for the Dead project
This project is a collaboration between Dr Imogen Jones and John Pitchers (Chair of the AAPT)
We are seeking APTs willing to take part in a research project exploring what it means to ‘respect’ the dead in the context of medico-legal autopsies. This project is a collaboration between Dr Imogen Jones (University of Leeds) and John Pitchers (Chair of the AAPT).
We are asking APTs to complete a short survey during which you will be asked to comment on several scenarios relating to the treatment of deceased persons in mortuaries. You can access the survey here. It should not take more than 15 minutes to complete.
We would be grateful if you could forward this link to any APTs who may wish to participate but are unlikely to see this announcement.
Please note that you are not required to take part in this research. There are no negative consequences to not doing so. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Imogen at i.jones2@leeds.ac.uk
News archive
2025
- Annual Educational Event 2025: meet the speakers Dr Kate Woodthorpe
- Respect for the Dead project
- Annual Educational Event 2025: meet the speakers Daisy Shale
- RCPath Standards for autopsy pathologists in post-mortem examinations of deaths that appear not to be suspicious
- Annual Educational Event 2025 Call for Abstracts
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Anatomical Technology Pathology: a Spotlight on AAPT
- Amy Calder achieves the Chartered Scientist award
2024
- AAPT announce new website sponsor for 2025
- AAPT Equity, Diversity and Inclusion sub-group
- AAPT launch Practical Autopsy Standards for Anatomical Pathology Technologists
- AAPT members receive Specialist Crime Command Commendation
- AAPT Mortuary Managers & Senior APTs study event March 2025
- Science Council CPD awards 2024
- AAPT Consent Training June 2025
- Challenges in post mortem sample collection for DNA analysis: HTA licence and guidance
- Apprentice Bex Pauffley achieves Registered Science Technician
- Happy Monday as Nicola Bean achieves Science Council registration
- Kimberley Hulse achieves Registered Science Technician
- AAPT RSciTech Masterclass 24th January 2025
- Annual Educational Event 2025 date and venue
- Lucy Thorne achieves Registered Science Technician award
- David Fuller inquiry: phase 2 interim report
- Christopher Lambourne achieves RSciTech through shortened route
- Morning Report from the Annual Educational Event 2024
- GB public survey: use of biocidal chemicals when handling the deceased
- Afternoon report of the Annual Educational Event 2024
- AAPT Council and Committees Post-AGM 2024
- Science Council’s Declaration on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- AAPT RSciTech masterclass report
- RSciTech Shortened Application Route - first success!
- AAPT launch CPD policy and commitment
- Autopsy Technical Standards for Anatomical Pathology Technologists
- Molly Saunders achieves the Registered Scientist award
- AAPT members only webinar - Findings from British autopsies throughout history
- The resilience and preparedness of the United Kingdom
- RSciTech Shortened Application Route (Pilot) for those who hold the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology)
- Receiving the new medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD)
- G160 Guidelines on autopsy practice: Fetal autopsy following antepartum or intrapartum death of non-malformed fetuses (RCPath)
- New RSPH Level 2 certificate for mortuary support staff
- RSciTech Masterclass 5th September 2024
- Volunteers Week 2024
- Dying Matters Conference 2024
- AAPT launch new CPD platform for members
- Application Sprint - A Masterclass in Professional Registration
- William Purves Post Mortem Reconstruction Surgery course
- Viewing the deceased within a NHS mortuary; gathering views of staff within the death profession
- UK technical workforce survey launches
- AAPT Council Nominations 2024
- Report launched for the Science Council Workforce Skills Conference
- Causes of death to be scrutinised in revamp of death certificates
- Kerry Webber achieves the Registered Scientist award
- Eden Users Group meeting 12th April 2024
- Healthcare Science Week 2024
- AAPT Chair Report 2024
- British Science Week 2024 Lunch & Learn events
- National Apprenticeship week - mortuary technician focus
- Annual Educational Event 2024 - call for abstract presenters
- Annual Educational Event (AEE) 2024 - registration is open!
- Introduction to Professional Registration - Virtual Workshops
- AAPT members only webinar 20th March 2.30pm
- Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital - Pride Award for mortuary team
- AAPT Consent Training June 2024
2023
- AAPT Mortuary Managers & Senior APTs study event March 2024
- RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (APT) update
- Gemma Norburn RSciTech MAAPT CPD award winner
- Morning Report from AEE 2023
- AAPT Annual Educational Event (AEE) 2024 - date for diaries
- AAPT Members Mortuary Manager study event
- Mortuary Benchmarking (including services provided and banding)
- Death Certification Review Service Annual Report 2022-2023
- RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (APT) update
- AAPT Equity, Diversity and Inclusion sub-group
- Respect for the Dead project