Coronavirus update: please note there are no in person events at the moment due to COVID-19.

Dedicated to Patient Safety and Leading Perioperative Excellence.

We are the UK’s leading membership organisation dedicated to theatre practitioners. We are committed to improving patient care and safety through developing and promoting the leading standards for perioperative practice.

The NMC announces the end of ‘Mentorship’

The NMC announces the end of ‘Mentorship’

The NMC has announced significant changes to their education standards. Any registered nurse or midwife, even if they’re newly qualified, can be a practice supervisor. The Nursing and Midwifery Council has announced the introduction of of ‘academic assessor’,...

AfPP Annual Conference 2024

The AfPP Annual Conference - 60th Anniversary Edition. As one of the largest gatherings of perioperative professionals in the UK, the AfPP Annual Conference is essential for anyone working in the perioperative field.  Join us at the University of Warwick from 2-3...

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Professional Development

We provide crucial support, training and guidance to practitioners and help our members develop skills, keep their knowledge up to date and acquire CPD hours.

Networking

We encourage our members to discuss current issues and share best practice with other perioperative practitioners via our online discussion forums and specialist interest groups.

Insurance, Support & Advice

We’re here to support members with our confidential Professional Advice Service and our free legal cover and advice.

Awards & Bursaries

AfPP provides awards and bursaries to encourage professional development and best practice

The Perioperative Journey

This video walks you through a patient’s perioperative journey, the five steps to safer surgery and how each team member is important throughout the patient journey.

It’s been developed to support education and training for perioperative professionals. The video has key learning opportunities, highlighted by ‘light bulb’ moments, so that you can stop it at key points for information around particular areas of expertise.

 

 

Upcoming Events

Join us at one of our topical and educational events we run throughout the year.

2021 AfPP Annual Conference

“The AfPP Conference is a brilliant experience. I always leave feeling inspired and motivated.” Sam Luff, ODP

With a packed programme, covering a diverse range of subjects, the 2021 AfPP Annual Conference has got something for everyone!

You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experts, network with other practitioners and listen to our fantastic line-up of speakers. And of course, we’ve got a fantastic programme of evening entertainment lined up for you!

Save the Dates! 19th – 22nd August 2021

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