Association for Perioperative Practice
@afpp.bsky.social
The UK's leading association for #perioperative practitioners. Improving patient care through developing & promoting leading standards.
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...
Find out more and see a longer interview with Nicola here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/ma...
October 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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...
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
#AfPPRegionalConference
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
#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...
🎥 Watch our full interview with Miss Isabel Quiroga and read more about her session here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/uk...
October 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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...
🎥 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
#afppregionalconference
October 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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
#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.
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.
October 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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.
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.
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.
October 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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.
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
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
October 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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
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
The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) is delighted to congratulate Circle Health Group on achieving a landmark for patient safety.
Read more here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/af...
#AfPP #Accreditation #PatientSafety #PerioperativePractice #CircleHealthGroup
Read more here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/af...
#AfPP #Accreditation #PatientSafety #PerioperativePractice #CircleHealthGroup
AfPP sets the standard: Circle Health Group achieves Accreditation across 49 hospitals - The Association for Perioperative Practice
The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) has marked a major milestone in its mission to improve patient safety, with all 49 hospitals with operating theatres within Circle Health Group now fu...
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September 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) is delighted to congratulate Circle Health Group on achieving a landmark for patient safety.
Read more here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/af...
#AfPP #Accreditation #PatientSafety #PerioperativePractice #CircleHealthGroup
Read more here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/af...
#AfPP #Accreditation #PatientSafety #PerioperativePractice #CircleHealthGroup
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.
Suzy was a speaker at Saturday's AfPP Nottingham Regional Conference.
September 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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.
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.
Thanks to everyone for making it such a great day.
September 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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.
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
A big welcome to all our delegates, exhibitors and speakers.
#afppregionalconference
September 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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
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...
Go to: www.afpp.org.uk/membership/s...
September 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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...
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
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
September 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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
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...
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...
June 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🎉 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...
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...
AfPP Annual National Conference 2025 introduces new Wellbeing Studio and interactive app
Find out more here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/af...
Find out more here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/af...
AfPP Annual National Conference 2025 introduces new Wellbeing Studio and interactive app - The Association for Perioperative Practice
The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) will hold its Annual National Conference at the University of Warwick on 8-9 August 2025. New for this year is the introduction of a Wellbeing Studio ...
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June 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
AfPP Annual National Conference 2025 introduces new Wellbeing Studio and interactive app
Find out more here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/af...
Find out more here: www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/af...
⏳ 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
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
June 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
⏳ 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
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
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
June 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🚨 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
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.
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.
June 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
📣 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.
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
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
May 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🎟️ 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
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.
📍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.
May 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🎤 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.
📍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’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
May 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🔍 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’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.
May 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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.
Thank you, Aberdeen! 🩺💙
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the AfPP Aberdeen Regional Conference on Saturday!
👉 www.afpp.org.uk/events/regio...
#AfPPRegionalConference #PerioperativePractitioners #CPD #SurgicalTeam #OperatingTheatre #AfPPEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamTheatre
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the AfPP Aberdeen Regional Conference on Saturday!
👉 www.afpp.org.uk/events/regio...
#AfPPRegionalConference #PerioperativePractitioners #CPD #SurgicalTeam #OperatingTheatre #AfPPEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamTheatre
May 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Thank you, Aberdeen! 🩺💙
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the AfPP Aberdeen Regional Conference on Saturday!
👉 www.afpp.org.uk/events/regio...
#AfPPRegionalConference #PerioperativePractitioners #CPD #SurgicalTeam #OperatingTheatre #AfPPEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamTheatre
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the AfPP Aberdeen Regional Conference on Saturday!
👉 www.afpp.org.uk/events/regio...
#AfPPRegionalConference #PerioperativePractitioners #CPD #SurgicalTeam #OperatingTheatre #AfPPEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamTheatre
🎉 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
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
May 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎉 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
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
#theatreaccreditation #AfPP #circlehealthgroup
May 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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
#theatreaccreditation #AfPP #circlehealthgroup