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Association for Perioperative Practice
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The UK's leading association for #perioperative practitioners. Improving patient care through developing & promoting leading standards.
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At the AfPP Oxford Regional Conference at Oxford University on Saturday, Nicola Stroud shared how perioperative teams can take practical steps to reduce the environmental impact of surgery.

Find out more and see a longer interview with Nicola here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/ma...
What an incredible day of learning, connection, and inspiration for perioperative practitioners we had on Saturday at the AfPP Oxford Regional Conference at Oxford University.
#AfPPRegionalConference
AfPP was honoured to welcome womb transplant surgeon Miss Isabel Quiroga to our Oxford Regional Conference at Oxford University on Saturday.
🎥 Watch our full interview with Miss Isabel Quiroga and read more about her session here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/uk...
The AfPP Oxford Regional Conference is underway at the Mathematical Institute at the University of Oxford. It’s a stunning venue and we are looking forward to a strong speaker line-up.

#afppregionalconference
AfPP Trustee Lisa Tierney has taken the AfPP Standards and Recommendations for Safe Perioperative Practice global!

Lisa travelled to Sri Lanka as part of the SAFE OR Programme, taking 20 copies of the Standards with her to support local surgical teams.
Meet Mark

An Emergency Team ODP at Nottingham University Hospitals, Mark first joined AfPP as a student - mainly to get a free book!

Attending our Nottingham Regional Conference, he told us he’s discovered AfPP is about so much more.
Age is no barrier
Theatre Matron Kim Stephens proves just that. At 61, with nearly 40 years in perioperative nursing, she continues to lead, mentor, and inspire her team.
Read more here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/ce...
#AgeIsNoBarrier #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons
Hear from Suzy Broadbent, Clinical Human Factors Group (CHFG) Ambassador, about how human factors, particularly the design of tools and systems, can affect human performance within safety critical systems.

Suzy was a speaker at Saturday's AfPP Nottingham Regional Conference.
What a fantastic day at the AfPP Nottingham Regional Conference. Here’s feedback from some of those in attendance.
Thanks to everyone for making it such a great day.
The AfPP Nottingham Regional Conference “The Future of Theatres” is underway at the Business School South at Nottingham University.
A big welcome to all our delegates, exhibitors and speakers.
#afppregionalconference
Hear from Brandon Wasmuth, AfPP member and our Student & Early Careers Specialist Interest Group Support, as he shares why FREE AfPP Student Membership is a must-have for anyone starting their perioperative journey.
Go to: www.afpp.org.uk/membership/s...
Student membership of AfPP is FREE - don’t miss out!
Hear from Kirsty Pierce, AfPP Student & Early Careers Special Interest Group Lead, about why every perioperative student should take advantage of this opportunity.
Sign up today: www.afpp.org.uk/membership/s...
#AfPP #StudentMembership
🎉 Final countdown to the AfPP Annual National Conference! ⏰
Join us 8-9 August at the University of Warwick for the UK's leading event for perioperative professionals! 🚨
🎟️ Book now before it’s too late:
👉 conference.afpp.org.uk/packages-pri...
⏳ Time is running out!
Don’t miss your chance to attend the AfPP Annual National Conference at the University of Warwick on 8–9 August.
🎟️ Book your tickets now before it’s too late:
👉 conference.afpp.org.uk/packages-pri...
#AfPPannualnationalconference #PerioperativeCare #CPD
🚨 Today’s the day! 🚨
We’re live at the AfPP Robotics Symposium at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals, a prestigious event dedicated to advancing surgical innovation and exploring the future of robotics in healthcare.
Let’s shape the future of surgery, together. 🤖✨
#AfPPRobotics
📣 Big News!
We're delighted to announce that Maxine Page has been named President Elect of the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP), taking up the role from January 2026.
Join us in congratulating Maxine on this well-deserved achievement. 👏👏
Picture shows Maxine.
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast!
Join us at the AfPP Annual National Conference 2025; the biggest event of the year for perioperative professionals.
Secure your place now:
👉 conference.afpp.org.uk/packages-pri...
#AfPPANC2025 #PerioperativeCare #Conference #CPD #BookNow #DontMissOut
🎤 AfPP at the Theatres and Decontamination Conference 2025
📍CBS Arena, Coventry | 📅 20 May 2025
We are proud to be at this year’s National Performance Advisory Group (NPAG) Theatres and Decontamination Conference as an event sponsor, exhibitor, and to be presenting.
🔍 Join the AfPP Board of Trustees - elected and non-elected vacancies now open!
We’re excited to offer a rewarding opportunity to join the Board of Trustees at The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP).
🔗 Find out more: www.afpp.org.uk/trustee-vaca...
#AfPP #TrusteeOpportunity
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Royal Navy ODP Leanne Scrivens as the new Military Specialist Interest Group (SIG) Lead for the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP), and Royal Navy ODP James Dearing as the new Military SIG Support.
🎉 The countdown is on!
Join us at the AfPP Annual National Conference at Warwick University – the biggest event of the year for perioperative practitioners!
👉 conference.afpp.org.uk/packages-pri...
#AfPPANC2025 #dontmissout #booknow
There have been celebrations at The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate this week; the hospital has passed its AfPP Theatre Reaccreditation. Here Dan Wilding, the hospital’s Theatre Manager, says what it means to them all. Congratulations!

#theatreaccreditation #AfPP #circlehealthgroup