AfPP

AfPP Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) | Registered charity & membership organisation | We exi Etymology: Gk, peri, around; L, operari, to work.

Pertaining to the time before (preoperative), during (intraoperative), and after (postoperative) surgery. Find us on:

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15/04/2026

You’re Invited: The Latest Big Perioperative Natter

Join colleagues from across the UK for a free, live online conversation designed for everyone working in operating theatres.

Hosted by the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP), this is your chance to share experiences, explore key challenges, and shape the future of perioperative practice together.

Saturday 18th April
9:00 - 10:00am
Live Online
Free to attend

Secure your place: https://app.natter.co/my-events/details/1276107

Open to all perioperative practitioners, wherever you are in your career.

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change.

10/04/2026

Get involved in the AfPP campaign, our newest awareness campaign for the upcoming International Nurses Day and National ODP Day.

We'd love to hear from you! Spread the word... what being a theatre nurse or ODP really means...

Here are a couple of prompts to help you make a start!
“Being a theatre nurse means…”
“Being an ODP means…”

Either post on your own social media and tag AfPP, or you can send us your video! (just drop us a message)
Let's continue to celebrate the outstanding work you do.

10/04/2026

âť—Last chance! The 3-Instalment payment plan is only available until Monday 13th April!
https://conference.afpp.org.uk/packages-and-pricing/

This is your last opportunity to split the cost! Would you like to attend our flagship event?
Save yourself the pressure of one single payment.

The 2026 Annual National Conference is set to be a good one, featuring a brand-new venue at Wyboston Lakes Resort, we are even more excited than usual!

Ticket sales and full payment options are available until Friday 17th July.

April represents an important month when it comes to the operating theatre, with stress being on the rise for many of us...
03/04/2026

April represents an important month when it comes to the operating theatre, with stress being on the rise for many of us, we believe it's a great time to recognise, motivate and understand our own stresses to live happier and healthier lives.

Managing stress is something we can all do, and we're here to offer as much advice and support as we can.

What can AfPP offer to help?
We have a handful of on-demand webinars, which help educate us on the management of stress and its impact on ourselves and others around us.
Here are some examples:
- Stress a Little Less
- Sante: The Alchemy of Crafting Your Sparkling Life
- Are we at War? Wellbeing, Anxiety, Resillience
- Behaviours Charter Series: Emotional Intlligence
- Human Factors in the Operating Theatre
- Human Factors and Incivility

Choose an on-demand webinar to watch here: https://www.afpp.org.uk/professional-development/non-member-access/

Did you know, as an AfPP member you can watch for free.

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Harold Ellis.A distinguished surgeon, passionate educator, a...
02/04/2026

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Harold Ellis.

A distinguished surgeon, passionate educator, and lifelong advocate for learning, Professor Ellis made an extraordinary contribution to the profession. Even after retiring from clinical practice in 1989, his commitment to education never wavered, continuing to teach, write, and inspire well into his nineties.

His impact on the Journal of Perioperative Practice was truly exceptional, becoming its most published author and a trusted voice for generations of perioperative practitioners.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all those whose careers he influenced.

What is The Big Perioperative Natter❓It’s not a webinar, it's not a lecture, it's not a survey; it is a safe, private sp...
31/03/2026

What is The Big Perioperative Natterâť“
It’s not a webinar, it's not a lecture, it's not a survey;
it is a safe, private space to discuss the realities of working in operating theatres today: training, workforce wellbeing, teamwork, professional fulfilment, and the pressures shaping everyday practice.

You can have your camera on or off, it is entirely up to you, and you can join by simply clicking a link.

Find out more and register for free on the AfPP website! https://www.afpp.org.uk/events/the-latest-big-perioperative-natter/

We thought the below might be of interest. This is a unique opportunity for Nurses, Midwives and AHPs to develop your re...
30/03/2026

We thought the below might be of interest. This is a unique opportunity for Nurses, Midwives and AHPs to develop your research leadership skills and embed a positive research culture within your organisations.
Click the link below!

Elevate your career with the DRL Programme for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals! Become a research leader in health and care. Apply today!

26/03/2026

🌟 Coming up in 2026 ⬇️

👉 Regional Conferences
- Birmingham 25th April
- Cambridge 16th May
- Manchester 20th June
- Bristol 18th July
- London 12 September
- Edinburgh 14 November

👉 Annual National Conference
- Wyboston Lakes Resort 7 - 8th August

And more to be announced!

Head to the AfPP website to register today https://www.afpp.org.uk/events/

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