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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.
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...
October 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 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...
October 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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
October 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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.
October 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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
October 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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.
September 22, 2025 at 12:39 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.
September 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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
September 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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...
September 17, 2025 at 6:05 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
September 8, 2025 at 2:53 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...
June 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
⏳ 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
June 16, 2025 at 9:19 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
May 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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
May 19, 2025 at 1:09 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
May 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
May 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) are still one of healthcare’s best-kept secrets.

Today, Wednesday May 14th, 2025, is National ODP Day, and a chance to change that.

Find out more about the ODP role here: www.afpp.org.uk/about/operat...

#ODPDay #ODPsCommittedtoCareCommittedtoSafety
May 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM