WHO we are

Dr Roger Eltringham founded the charity Safe Anaesthesia Worldwide in 2012 to promote the delivery of anaesthesia in difficult situations by supplying equipment and supporting education and research.

Dr Eltringham qualified in medicine at St Andrews University in 1964 and was appointed consultant anaesthetist in Gloucester in 1974. A lifelong passionate sportsman, Roger was Medical Officer at Gloucester Rugby Club 1974-1994.

He was co-ordinator for the inaugural World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA refresher course in Nairobi in 1987 and was subsequently appointed to the education committee, serving for eight years. In this position he organised or lectured at WFSA refresher courses in more than 40 countries. 

Eltringham was appointed to the executive committee of WFSA in 1996 and chairman of the publications committee where he edited the WFSA newsletter and introduced five language editions. He served as vice president from 2004 to 2008.  He was awarded the 2016 WFSA Presidential Award for Service to Anaesthesiology.

Dr Eltringham’s focus on bringing affordable anaesthesia services to the world’s poorest countries led to the introduction of the Glostavent anaesthetic machine, an inexpensive, economical machine that can function in the absence of oxygen and electricity. The machine is now used in rural hospitals in 80 countries and a portable version is widely used by emergency services worldwide.

 Mike Cox is Chair of Governors at Safe Anaesthesia Worldwide and an experienced leader in education, accreditation, governance, and quality assurance. In his professional role with RICS, he oversees educational quality, accreditation, and professional development initiatives, working with universities, employers, and training providers across the sector. As Chair, Mike provides strategic leadership and governance oversight, helping the charity advance its mission of improving access to safe anaesthesia and perioperative care in low-resource settings. He is passionate about education, professional standards, and using effective governance to support sustainable change and improve healthcare outcomes globally.

Dr Julie Morgan has been a member of Safe Anaesthesia Worldwide (SAWW) Board of Trustees since 2017. As GP Principal with 36 years of experience working in the NHS Julie was acutely aware that anaesthesia should be seen as a necessity, available to all. With a

professional interest in women and children’s health, she was particularly impressed with SAWW’s work in providing safe, effective, accessible anaesthesia during pregnancy, labour and the neonatal period. 

Julie’s professional skills include governance, compliance, team development and

mentoring.

Julie has enjoyed being involved in SAWW’s fundraising activities. Having retired in April 2026 she plans to devote more time to supporting SAWW’s work with a focus on grant applications.