AfPP

12/02/2026

The Big Perioperative Natter - 4 March 2026 | 7–8pm

Join perioperative professionals across the UK for a live, interactive experience. Through anonymous one-to-one conversations, share insights, discuss challenges, and help shape the future of practice.

Free to join, open to all.

Find out more and sign up here: https://www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/the-big-perioperative-natter-afpp-connects-ho/

AfPP launches bold new live experience for the whole operating theatre community Wednesday 4 March 2026 from 7pm – 8pm The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) is proud to announce the launch of The Big Perioperative Natter; a landmark live...

12/02/2026

Will we see you at the AfPP Symposium in just three weeks time?
Tickets are still available to join us in London on 5th March!
Book here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emergencies-and-trauma-symposium-tickets-1738085463409?aff=oddtdtcreator
Earn 5 CPD hours Listen to 9 professional speakers Covering the full patient journey, practical strategies, and resilience in emergency care Hear an inspirational survivors story Network with fellow professionals

See you there!

05/02/2026

So glad to be exhibiting at the Salford Professional Development – Operating Theatres Conference 2026 today in Manchester.

It’s been brilliant meeting so many people, having great conversations, and soaking up some excellent sessions.

29/01/2026

🌟Read the caption below ⬇️
AfPP offer bespoke training for your team:
Welcome to the AfPP Academy.

Here’s a question for you, does your team need training that’s actually tailored to what you do?
At AfPP, we offer bespoke, tailored education designed around your needs - not a one-size-fits-all approach.
We’ll work with you to create training based on:
• Your team
• Your challenges
• Your environment
Sessions can be adapted to your location, your timeframes, and your number of delegates - and we’ll provide a detailed quote so you know exactly what you’re getting.
If you’re serious about supporting the teams behind safe perioperative care, let’s talk.

Blackpool Teaching Hospital said:
"The AfPP provided the team at Blackpool Teaching Hospital a course on leadership and human factors and patient safety, these sessions ran over 2 days on a weekend. Max and Olly delivered these subjects with a captivating and engaging delivery and the whole team provided positive feedback and thoroughly enjoyed. I would wholeheartedly recommend this session to anyone looking to develop their teams and would certainly look to book this again."
Get in touch! 01423 881300

Find out more here: https://www.afpp.org.uk/commercial-services/whole-team-training-academy/

28/01/2026

Reminder 🌟
📚 View The Harold Ellis Collection of articles - available for all to view until this Friday, 30th January! https://lnkd.in/ewBXhtci

📖 You can also purchase 'Stories from the Operating Theatre & Other Essays' by Professor Harold Ellis here: https://lnkd.in/e7kty7wk

AfPP is proud to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Professor Harold Ellis CBE, and to mark this exceptional milestone, AfPP, in partnership with Sage Publications, has brought together ten articles, one representing each decade of Professor Ellis’ life, celebrating a century of dedication to surgery, education and perioperative care. Access the collection here: https://www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/afpp-marks-surgeon-professor-harold-ellis-100/

In this article, you will also find information about The Professor Ellis book Stories from the Operating Theatre & Other Essays, which is available from AfPP at a special price in celebration of this milestone!

Professor Ellis, who celebrates his centenary this month, is an integral part of the DNA of AfPP’s official journal, the Journal of Perioperative Practice. For more than 2 decades, he has been the Journal’s most cherished contributor, captivating readers with his storytelling, scholarship and deep commitment to perioperative practice.

24/01/2026

🌎Continuing our recognition for International Day of Education, hear from Helen Fowler, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Skills and Simulation and AfPP Link Member.

Find out more about the educational resources, webinars and events AfPP offers: https://www.afpp.org.uk/

24/01/2026

🌎Today marks International Day of Education. What does this day mean to you?
AfPP representatives share their thoughts...

19/01/2026

Regional Conferences are back for 2026! Follow the link for more event details and how to book your tickets 🎫 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/regional-conferences-2026-4798671?_gl=1*11d0u5b*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ5MjYxMjk3My4xNzY4NTY4ODE2*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3Njg1Njg4MTUkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njg1Njg4MTUkajYwJGwwJGgw
Last year's feedback was absolutely excellent, and we can't wait to continue our mission to improve patient care through constantly developing and promoting the leading standards for perioperative practice and practitioners.
If you have any questions about our events, please do get in contact! 01423 881300

16/01/2026

Published by AfPP, the fourth edition of Staffing for Patients in the Perioperative Setting is a trusted, practical resource for perioperative leaders, managers and practitioners committed to strengthening staffing practice and improving patient safety.
➡️ High quality perioperative care starts with having the right people, in the right place, at the right time. It depends not only on clinical expertise, but on robust staffing frameworks that enable organisations to build resilient theatre teams capable of delivering safe, effective and sustainable practice.
📖 You can purchase the book directly here: https://www.afpp.org.uk/books/staffing-for-patients-in-the-perioperative-setting-fourth-edition-2/

Or read more about supporting safe staffing in this article: https://www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/supporting-safe-staffing-in-hospital-theatres/

09/01/2026

AfPP is proud to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Professor Harold Ellis CBE, and to mark this exceptional milestone, AfPP, in partnership with Sage Publications, has brought together ten articles, one representing each decade of Professor Ellis’ life, celebrating a century of dedication to surgery, education and perioperative care. Access the collection here: https://www.afpp.org.uk/afpp-news/afpp-marks-surgeon-professor-harold-ellis-100/

In this article, you will also find information about The Professor Ellis book Stories from the Operating Theatre & Other Essays, which is available from AfPP at a special price in celebration of this milestone!

Professor Ellis, who celebrates his centenary this month, is an integral part of the DNA of AfPP’s official journal, the Journal of Perioperative Practice. For more than 2 decades, he has been the Journal’s most cherished contributor, captivating readers with his storytelling, scholarship and deep commitment to perioperative practice.

29/12/2025

That's a wrap! Form all of us at AfPP, to our members, volunteers and employees, we thank you for your endless support throughout the remarkable year we've had. To name just a few of our achievements, we launched the AfPP Behaviours Charter, Circle Health Group achieved AfPP accreditation across 49 hospitals, we celebrated awareness and diversity meeting inspirational people along the way, the AfPP Standards & Recommendations is now included in AfPP membership, we held a multitude of successful events including our flagship Annual National Conference, and we welcomed plenty of new faces to the AfPP community. We look forward to some exciting times ahead, here's to 2026!

23/12/2025

AfPP President, Oliver Tierney, wishing you a wonderful Christmas on behalf of us all at AfPP!

We are closing for the Christmas break from 2pm on 24th December, reopening on 5th January 2026. We look forward to speaking with you all in the New Year!