College of Operating Department Practitioners
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CODP is the only Professional Body dedicated to representing Operating Department Practitioners.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget 🌺
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget 🌺
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget 🌺
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget 🌺
📢 CODP Members - For all who are joining the Advocacy Community Group Meeting on Monday 10th November 2025, please see Agenda below.
It’s not too late to join the CODP and shape the future.
It’s not too late to join the CODP and shape the future.
November 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM
📢 CODP Members - For all who are joining the Advocacy Community Group Meeting on Monday 10th November 2025, please see Agenda below.
It’s not too late to join the CODP and shape the future.
It’s not too late to join the CODP and shape the future.
📢 Many thanks to all who responded to the DHSC consultation to enable Operating Department Practitioners to supply and administer medicines using Patient Group Directions.
CODP Members - Please check your email inbox regarding an important update from the Department of Health and Social Care.
CODP Members - Please check your email inbox regarding an important update from the Department of Health and Social Care.
October 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
📢 Many thanks to all who responded to the DHSC consultation to enable Operating Department Practitioners to supply and administer medicines using Patient Group Directions.
CODP Members - Please check your email inbox regarding an important update from the Department of Health and Social Care.
CODP Members - Please check your email inbox regarding an important update from the Department of Health and Social Care.
📢 Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, Freeman Hospital.
Advanced Emergency Trauma Course (ACTS)
📅 15th & 16th January 2026
For further details and to apply for the course, please visit: nstcsurg.org/courses/adva...
Advanced Emergency Trauma Course (ACTS)
📅 15th & 16th January 2026
For further details and to apply for the course, please visit: nstcsurg.org/courses/adva...
October 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, Freeman Hospital.
Advanced Emergency Trauma Course (ACTS)
📅 15th & 16th January 2026
For further details and to apply for the course, please visit: nstcsurg.org/courses/adva...
Advanced Emergency Trauma Course (ACTS)
📅 15th & 16th January 2026
For further details and to apply for the course, please visit: nstcsurg.org/courses/adva...
📢 The College is pleased to announce details of the next Clinical and University Educators (CUE) Forum.
📅 10th December 2025
⌚️ 10:30am - 3:30pm
🏢 Quad South Lecture Theatre, York St. John University, York. YO31 7EX. (Please note the Lecture Theatre has no wheelchair access).
📅 10th December 2025
⌚️ 10:30am - 3:30pm
🏢 Quad South Lecture Theatre, York St. John University, York. YO31 7EX. (Please note the Lecture Theatre has no wheelchair access).
October 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
📢 The College is pleased to announce details of the next Clinical and University Educators (CUE) Forum.
📅 10th December 2025
⌚️ 10:30am - 3:30pm
🏢 Quad South Lecture Theatre, York St. John University, York. YO31 7EX. (Please note the Lecture Theatre has no wheelchair access).
📅 10th December 2025
⌚️ 10:30am - 3:30pm
🏢 Quad South Lecture Theatre, York St. John University, York. YO31 7EX. (Please note the Lecture Theatre has no wheelchair access).
📢 Have you responded to the national consultation to enable Operating Department Practitioners to supply & administer medicines using Patient Group Directions?
Just ONE WEEK before the consultation closes on 28th October 2025.
To respond to the consultation, please visit www.gov.uk/government/c...
Just ONE WEEK before the consultation closes on 28th October 2025.
To respond to the consultation, please visit www.gov.uk/government/c...
October 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
📢 Have you responded to the national consultation to enable Operating Department Practitioners to supply & administer medicines using Patient Group Directions?
Just ONE WEEK before the consultation closes on 28th October 2025.
To respond to the consultation, please visit www.gov.uk/government/c...
Just ONE WEEK before the consultation closes on 28th October 2025.
To respond to the consultation, please visit www.gov.uk/government/c...
📢 Tickets for the CODP Annual Conference 2026 are officially live.
CODP Members can for a limited time secure your place with a 25% Early Bird discount of just £16.50.
For further details, please visit the Conference booking page: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-con...
CODP Members can for a limited time secure your place with a 25% Early Bird discount of just £16.50.
For further details, please visit the Conference booking page: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-con...
October 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📢 Tickets for the CODP Annual Conference 2026 are officially live.
CODP Members can for a limited time secure your place with a 25% Early Bird discount of just £16.50.
For further details, please visit the Conference booking page: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-con...
CODP Members can for a limited time secure your place with a 25% Early Bird discount of just £16.50.
For further details, please visit the Conference booking page: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-con...
📢 Have you responded to the national consultation to enable Operating Department Practitioners to supply and administer medicines using Patient Group Directions?
Just TWO WEEKS before the consultation closes on 28th October 2025.
To respond to the consultation 👉 www.gov.uk/government/c...
Just TWO WEEKS before the consultation closes on 28th October 2025.
To respond to the consultation 👉 www.gov.uk/government/c...
October 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
📢 Have you responded to the national consultation to enable Operating Department Practitioners to supply and administer medicines using Patient Group Directions?
Just TWO WEEKS before the consultation closes on 28th October 2025.
To respond to the consultation 👉 www.gov.uk/government/c...
Just TWO WEEKS before the consultation closes on 28th October 2025.
To respond to the consultation 👉 www.gov.uk/government/c...
📢 Happy 8th AHPs' Day to all Allied Health Professionals.
Today we celebrate AHPs crucial role in healthcare and the incredible impact on patient care. #AHPsDay
Today we celebrate AHPs crucial role in healthcare and the incredible impact on patient care. #AHPsDay
October 14, 2025 at 6:57 AM
📢 Happy 8th AHPs' Day to all Allied Health Professionals.
Today we celebrate AHPs crucial role in healthcare and the incredible impact on patient care. #AHPsDay
Today we celebrate AHPs crucial role in healthcare and the incredible impact on patient care. #AHPsDay
📢 New on the CODP Website - Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship in Theatres.
codp.org.uk/newsfeed?ite...
codp.org.uk/newsfeed?ite...
October 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
📢 New on the CODP Website - Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship in Theatres.
codp.org.uk/newsfeed?ite...
codp.org.uk/newsfeed?ite...
Huge thanks to The Rt Hon. the Lord Bradley and Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Mark Cannan - Meeting to discuss extending independent prescribing responsibilities to Operating Department Practitioners.
October 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Huge thanks to The Rt Hon. the Lord Bradley and Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Mark Cannan - Meeting to discuss extending independent prescribing responsibilities to Operating Department Practitioners.
For all who are joining the Advocacy Community Group tomorrow, please see Agenda below.
It’s not too late to join the CODP and shape the future!!!
It’s not too late to join the CODP and shape the future!!!
September 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
For all who are joining the Advocacy Community Group tomorrow, please see Agenda below.
It’s not too late to join the CODP and shape the future!!!
It’s not too late to join the CODP and shape the future!!!
📢 Thank you to all ODP Learners who’ve already shared their views with us - Your feedback is extremely valuable in shaping how the CODP supports Learners.
If you haven’t had your say yet, there’s still time!
Complete the survey at: forms.office.com/e/ccyqhYBq9c
If you haven’t had your say yet, there’s still time!
Complete the survey at: forms.office.com/e/ccyqhYBq9c
September 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
📢 Thank you to all ODP Learners who’ve already shared their views with us - Your feedback is extremely valuable in shaping how the CODP supports Learners.
If you haven’t had your say yet, there’s still time!
Complete the survey at: forms.office.com/e/ccyqhYBq9c
If you haven’t had your say yet, there’s still time!
Complete the survey at: forms.office.com/e/ccyqhYBq9c
📢 AHPs Day – Tuesday 14th October 2025.
AHPs Day is approaching - The theme for this year is ‘Driving the 3 Shifts: Hospital to primary care & community services, analogue to digital, and treatment to prevention’.
For further information & resources visit Future NHS: future.nhs.uk/SeniorAHP/vi...
AHPs Day is approaching - The theme for this year is ‘Driving the 3 Shifts: Hospital to primary care & community services, analogue to digital, and treatment to prevention’.
For further information & resources visit Future NHS: future.nhs.uk/SeniorAHP/vi...
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📢 AHPs Day – Tuesday 14th October 2025.
AHPs Day is approaching - The theme for this year is ‘Driving the 3 Shifts: Hospital to primary care & community services, analogue to digital, and treatment to prevention’.
For further information & resources visit Future NHS: future.nhs.uk/SeniorAHP/vi...
AHPs Day is approaching - The theme for this year is ‘Driving the 3 Shifts: Hospital to primary care & community services, analogue to digital, and treatment to prevention’.
For further information & resources visit Future NHS: future.nhs.uk/SeniorAHP/vi...
📢 Calling all ODP Learners
The CODP is here to support you through your studies and into your career. Tell us what matters most!
Have your say here: forms.office.com/e/ccyqhYBq9c
The CODP is here to support you through your studies and into your career. Tell us what matters most!
Have your say here: forms.office.com/e/ccyqhYBq9c
September 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM
📢 Calling all ODP Learners
The CODP is here to support you through your studies and into your career. Tell us what matters most!
Have your say here: forms.office.com/e/ccyqhYBq9c
The CODP is here to support you through your studies and into your career. Tell us what matters most!
Have your say here: forms.office.com/e/ccyqhYBq9c
Today we are at the Annual Operating Theatre Show 2025 at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
September 11, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Today we are at the Annual Operating Theatre Show 2025 at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
📢 SAVE THE DATE
The CODP is pleased to announce our first Annual Conference since re-establishing as a standalone, independent Professional Body will take place on 8th May 2026.
Further details will be provided over the coming weeks.
Join us today by visiting: codp.org.uk/page/home
The CODP is pleased to announce our first Annual Conference since re-establishing as a standalone, independent Professional Body will take place on 8th May 2026.
Further details will be provided over the coming weeks.
Join us today by visiting: codp.org.uk/page/home
September 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
📢 SAVE THE DATE
The CODP is pleased to announce our first Annual Conference since re-establishing as a standalone, independent Professional Body will take place on 8th May 2026.
Further details will be provided over the coming weeks.
Join us today by visiting: codp.org.uk/page/home
The CODP is pleased to announce our first Annual Conference since re-establishing as a standalone, independent Professional Body will take place on 8th May 2026.
Further details will be provided over the coming weeks.
Join us today by visiting: codp.org.uk/page/home
📢 Have you responded to the national consultation to enable Operating Department Practitioners to supply and administer medicines using Patient Group Directions?
To respond to the consultation, please visit: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Consultation closes 28th October 2025.
To respond to the consultation, please visit: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Consultation closes 28th October 2025.
August 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
📢 Have you responded to the national consultation to enable Operating Department Practitioners to supply and administer medicines using Patient Group Directions?
To respond to the consultation, please visit: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Consultation closes 28th October 2025.
To respond to the consultation, please visit: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Consultation closes 28th October 2025.
📢 Huge congratulations to Krystal Mpofu, ODP at St George's University Hospitals NHS Trust, who has been shortlisted for a CAHPO Award under the category of AHP Creative Provision of Placements Award.
Category winners will be announced during the CAHPO AHPs Day Live Address on 14th October 2025.
Category winners will be announced during the CAHPO AHPs Day Live Address on 14th October 2025.
August 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
📢 Huge congratulations to Krystal Mpofu, ODP at St George's University Hospitals NHS Trust, who has been shortlisted for a CAHPO Award under the category of AHP Creative Provision of Placements Award.
Category winners will be announced during the CAHPO AHPs Day Live Address on 14th October 2025.
Category winners will be announced during the CAHPO AHPs Day Live Address on 14th October 2025.
📢 The Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) are recruiting for their next Patient Lead.
This voluntary leadership role is central to ensuring that the patient voice is embedded in all aspects of CPOC’s work.
For further information, please visit: cpoc.org.uk/get-involved...
This voluntary leadership role is central to ensuring that the patient voice is embedded in all aspects of CPOC’s work.
For further information, please visit: cpoc.org.uk/get-involved...
August 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
📢 The Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) are recruiting for their next Patient Lead.
This voluntary leadership role is central to ensuring that the patient voice is embedded in all aspects of CPOC’s work.
For further information, please visit: cpoc.org.uk/get-involved...
This voluntary leadership role is central to ensuring that the patient voice is embedded in all aspects of CPOC’s work.
For further information, please visit: cpoc.org.uk/get-involved...
One of the most rewarding careers in healthcare is that of the Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
Find out more about Operating Department Practice and a career as an ODP by visiting: codp.org.uk/page/home or odpcareers.codp.uk/p/1
#Results2025 #Results #Clearing2025 #Clearing
Find out more about Operating Department Practice and a career as an ODP by visiting: codp.org.uk/page/home or odpcareers.codp.uk/p/1
#Results2025 #Results #Clearing2025 #Clearing
August 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
One of the most rewarding careers in healthcare is that of the Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
Find out more about Operating Department Practice and a career as an ODP by visiting: codp.org.uk/page/home or odpcareers.codp.uk/p/1
#Results2025 #Results #Clearing2025 #Clearing
Find out more about Operating Department Practice and a career as an ODP by visiting: codp.org.uk/page/home or odpcareers.codp.uk/p/1
#Results2025 #Results #Clearing2025 #Clearing
📢 Health Education and Improvement Wales has launched a NHS Wales Healthcare Science Career Framework.
The Framework has been created as a helpful guide that explains the various roles, opportunities and career pathways.
To access the Framework, please visit: tinyurl.com/3m42vcew
The Framework has been created as a helpful guide that explains the various roles, opportunities and career pathways.
To access the Framework, please visit: tinyurl.com/3m42vcew
August 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
📢 Health Education and Improvement Wales has launched a NHS Wales Healthcare Science Career Framework.
The Framework has been created as a helpful guide that explains the various roles, opportunities and career pathways.
To access the Framework, please visit: tinyurl.com/3m42vcew
The Framework has been created as a helpful guide that explains the various roles, opportunities and career pathways.
To access the Framework, please visit: tinyurl.com/3m42vcew
📢 The Department of Health & Social have launched the Consultation for Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to be eligible to supply and administer medicines within their scope of practice using Patient Group Directions (PGD)s.
To access the Consultation: www.gov.uk/government/c...
To access the Consultation: www.gov.uk/government/c...
August 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
📢 The Department of Health & Social have launched the Consultation for Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to be eligible to supply and administer medicines within their scope of practice using Patient Group Directions (PGD)s.
To access the Consultation: www.gov.uk/government/c...
To access the Consultation: www.gov.uk/government/c...
📢 Take advantage of your CODP membership and engage in our Advocacy Group to put your passion for the ODP profession to use.
By participating actively in our monthly webinars, you can help shape policies and raise awareness about the importance of the profession. codp.org.uk/page/home
By participating actively in our monthly webinars, you can help shape policies and raise awareness about the importance of the profession. codp.org.uk/page/home
July 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
📢 Take advantage of your CODP membership and engage in our Advocacy Group to put your passion for the ODP profession to use.
By participating actively in our monthly webinars, you can help shape policies and raise awareness about the importance of the profession. codp.org.uk/page/home
By participating actively in our monthly webinars, you can help shape policies and raise awareness about the importance of the profession. codp.org.uk/page/home
Huge thanks to Cat Eccles MP for raising the delayed consultation to enable ODPs to supply and administer medicines using PGDs today at Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting.
CODP are in very close liaison with Cat on the PGD issue.
CODP are in very close liaison with Cat on the PGD issue.
July 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Huge thanks to Cat Eccles MP for raising the delayed consultation to enable ODPs to supply and administer medicines using PGDs today at Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting.
CODP are in very close liaison with Cat on the PGD issue.
CODP are in very close liaison with Cat on the PGD issue.