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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 2d

The September 2025 edition of our bi-monthly CPOC Newsletter was launched last week.

Intro from @totallytigers.bsky.social, inaugural CPOC Director 2019–2025

🔗View the edition here: shorturl.at/rWiqK

✅Not subscribed? Sign up here: shorturl.at/4dTyT

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 9d

Recruitment is still open for the first ever National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC) Co-Clinical Leads.

Led by @rcoanews.bsky.social via the CR&I, supported by @cpoc.bsky.social and commissioned by @hqip.bsky.social.

🗓️ Closing date: 01 October 2025
🔗 Apply now: shorturl.at/4hhvb

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 12d

In this #AnaesthesiaOnAir podcast, Dr Hattie White talks to Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) Director David Selwyn and
Claire Frank about her presentation 👇

'Improving Clinical Incident Reporting in a District General Hospital Anaesthetic Department'.

Listen🎧 https://ow.ly/wOL050WY76A

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 14d

Today is National Fitness Day led by @_ukactive

Staying active before surgery can reduce the risk of postop complications by up to 50%.

As one of our top 7 interventions, visit our dedicated page on how to support patients to exercise before surgery.

🔗https://shorturl.at/CHFBv

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 15d

Our @cpoc.bsky.social is looking for its next Patient Lead🙌

This is a voluntary leadership role, where you’ll:
▶️Work with the CPOC Board
▶️Ensure the patient voice is heard

If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, share this link 👉 ow.ly/1FS950WKj0x

#AnSky #Medsky

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 19d

Listen to the joint @rcoanews.bsky.social and CPOC Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice 2025 Prize Winner Podcast.

Hear from Dr Hattie White as she discusses her work with CPOC Director @totallytigers.bsky.social and former CPOC Fellow @claire-frank.bsky.social

Listen here: shorturl.at/cmUzH

RCoA/CPOC Podcast: Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice Prize Winner 2025

An RCoA Anaesthesia on Air Podcast with the winner of the 2025 Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice (PSPP) Conference prize

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 20d

With #Stoptober approaching, it’s a great opportunity to support patients to quit smoking.

The WHO showed that stopping smoking reduces the risk of postoperative complications by up to 50%.

Every conversation counts.

View our resources: shorturl.at/amDUK

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 20d

Exercise Physiologists are playing an increasing role in clinical care, particularly in Prehabilitation and CPET.

➡️Pathways into these roles remain variable.

CPOC invites you to help shape a proposed Level 7 qualification.

Closes: 29 October 2025.

🔗 shorturl.at/XN7aq

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 21d

Preparation before surgery is important 👍

Our @cpoc.bsky.social team leads the way in helping patients optimise their health pre-surgery.

The Seven Interventions Hub provides resources for a wider pathway approach.

Read more in the Bulletin 👉 ow.ly/hC5z50WBjci

#AnSky #MedSky

Image of an animated senior man with a leaflet in his hands, looking straight ahead. Text reads: Proactive vs reactive surgical pathways.

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 22d

The @rcoanews.bsky.social has been commissioned by @hqip.bsky.social to deliver the first National Clinical Audit in perioperative Care (NCAPC) with the support of CPOC.

The RCoA CR&I are now recruiting for two clinical co-leads to oversee this work.

Closing: 01 October 2025

shorturl.at/hYNn6

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Prof Scarlett McNally @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social · 26d

Great talk by Clare Frank about preparation for surgery at #CPOCLeads25. Reduces complications by up to 50%. Resources open access at www.cpoc.org.uk/guidelines-a... @cpoc.bsky.social

Slide about physical activity in preparation for surgery with numbers of people inactive and picture of the CPOC website of Joe Wicks doing exercise.

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 22d

We are delighted to endorse the new @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk perioperative care framework and core indicators.

➡️A major step forward in measuring and improving the quality and safety of surgical care.

➡️The framework and measures were developed in collaboration with patients, carers and staff.

THIS Institute (The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute) @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk · 28d

Nearly 10 million people have surgery every year in the UK – how do we ensure quality care before, during & after? We asked patients, carers & staff to help develop an evidence-based framework. View the framework, with its 10 categories & 28 core indicators: ths.im/3IV6gbk

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THIS Institute (The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute) @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk · 28d

Nearly 10 million people have surgery every year in the UK – how do we ensure quality care before, during & after? We asked patients, carers & staff to help develop an evidence-based framework. View the framework, with its 10 categories & 28 core indicators: ths.im/3IV6gbk

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 26d

This morning Professor Denny Levett CPOC Direct-elect welcomes our Perioperative Leads Network to the #CPOCLEADS25 at the @rcoanews.bsky.social in London.

Today we will be going through a programme of rapid presentations from our leads to share best practice in perioperaitve care.

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 27d

Our @cpoc.bsky.social is looking for its next Patient Lead 🙌

This is a voluntary leadership role, where you’ll:

▶️Work with the CPOC Board
▶️Ensure the patient voice is heard

If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, share this link 👉 ow.ly/1FS950WKj0x

#AnSky #MedSky

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 27d

We are delighted that @rcoanews.bsky.social, with support from @cpoc.bsky.social, has been commissioned by @hqip.bsky.social to deliver the first National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC).

We will be supporting the RCoA to reduce variation in best practice standards in periop care.

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Sep 5

The @rcoanews.bsky.social Centre for Research and Innovation (CR&I) supported by CPOC has been commissioned to lead the National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NAPOC).

The CR&I is recruiting for co-clinical leads for this work.

➡️One anaesthetic lead
➡️One surgical lead

shorturl.at/cXhxU

Current vacancies

Please contact our team directly if you have any questions about the application process or any available roles.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us for our upcoming webinar celebrating the WHO's World Patient Safety Day 2025!

This webinar will focus on the importance of system design in helping to ensure safety for neonates and children.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4g5MztV

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Sep 3

⚠️ We're aware our website is currently experiencing technical issues and are working to resolve them as quickly as possible.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our suite of resources on Improving Behaviours in Perioperative Care aim to improve team culture, wellbeing, and patient outcomes across periop care.

➡️Online resources hub
➡️Infographic
➡️Poster

🔗https://shorturl.at/fPhjp

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Aug 21

The BSLM are hosting a free webinar on all things @cpoc.bsky.social and Prehabilitation.

Join @docsunil.bsky.social and CPOC Deputy Director @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social on how lifestyle changes can transform surgical recovery.

📅03 September 2025 19:00-20:00

More info: shorturl.at/DchNq

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Aug 19

We are recruiting for our next CPOC Patient Lead to ensure the patient voice is at the centre of our work.

➡️Join the CPOC Board
➡️Lead a team of patient reps

Closing: 28 September 2025

Info: shorturl.at/AL0VV

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Aug 19

What have we at @cpoc.bsky.social been up to over the past year?

We are pleased to share CPOC’s Key Achievements 2024–2025.

➡️ A summary of our work and progress over the last year across clinical guidance, policy, workforce support, and public engagement.

🔗 shorturl.at/z9nZl

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · Aug 15

“It’s not easy to take action, but we must speak up.” 🗣️

Read how an RCN member stood up to a racially insensitive comment in the workplace, and how they are encouraging other nursing staff who experience bullying or harassment to report it. ⬇️

Standing up to racism | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing

How an RCN member stood up to racism in the workplace

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Prof Scarlett McNally @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social · Aug 7

This link from @cpoc.bsky.social has nice videos from Joe Wicks @thebodycoach.bsky.social for people preparing/waiting for surgery.
@jkdhesi.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social

Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Aug 7

Today is Cycle to Work Day 🚴

Perioperative optimisation and preparation for surgery, can reduce postop risk and complications by up to 50%.

Exercise is one of our key top 7 seven interventions.

View our exercise resources to help support patients: shorturl.at/dCyk6

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