The July CPOC Newsletter has landed! Check your inbox to catch up on the latest resources, guidance and developments from across the perioperative community. Read it here - us11.campaign-archive.com?u=126276b72d... #CPOC #PerioperativeCare #PerioperativeMedicine

Stopping smoking is the best thing anyone can do for their health & to reduce the risk of a bad result after surgery - www.cpoc.org.uk/guidelines-a... #SmokingCessation #QuitSmoking #PerioperativeCare #PerioperativeMedicine #Surgery #PatientSafety #BetterRecovery #Prehabilitation

Today, the Health and Social Care Committee published a powerful report calling for a new, bold approach to address England’s decades-long problem of diet-related ill health, which costs the country tens of billions of pounds every year. committees.parliament.uk/work/9239/fo...

‘Stand up to food industry’ after decades of failure to tackle obesity epidemic, MPs tell government - Committees - UK Parliament

The Health and Social Care Committee calls for a new, bold approach to tackle England’s decades-long obesity epidemic that is costing the country tens of billions a year.

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First came ‘Fitter Better Sooner’ for adult universal prehabilitation … and next came ‘Ready Steady Recover’ for children and young people as part of making every contact count - cpoc.org.uk/ready-steady...

Professor Denny Levett spoke at EBPOM Global World Congress, sharing the future of CPOC - Thank you to everyone who attended and joined in the conversation.

New Blog from Dr Amy Norrington - Dr Norrington talks about the new best practice guidance for Children and Young People undergoing surgery and child-centred care. Read the full blog - cpoc.org.uk/new-best-pra...

CPOC NEEDS YOU - Become a Perioperative Local Lead and help shape the future of perioperative care. Find out more and share with your colleagues - cpoc.org.uk/get-involved...

@topmedtalk.bsky.social Podcast explores how UK perioperative medicine policy is translated into practice through national, regional, and local NHS structures, highlighting core requirements for effective perioperative care - Listen now - cpoc.org.uk/topmed-talks...

Professor Frank Smith Confirmed as Incoming Chair of the CPOC Board from July 2026 - CPOC thanks Professor Derek Alderson for his time as CPOC Board Chair and welcomes Professor Frank Smith to CPOC - www.cpoc.org.uk/professor-fr...

@cpoc.bsky.social and @apagbi.org.uk today launch a new guidance to improve preoperative care for children and young people - setting a clear national standard for the delivery of safe, high-quality care before surgery or procedures. Download the guidance - www.cpoc.org.uk/guidelines-r...

CPOC signs the London Declaration to advance global perioperative care; a landmark international commitment to improving patient outcomes through high-quality perioperative care. Find out more and sign up on the CPOC website -https://cpoc.org.uk/cpoc-signs-london-declaration

CPOC branding evolution begins this summer. Find out more on the CPOC website - cpoc.org.uk/cpoc-brandin...

Congratulations to Dr Dave Selwyn & Laurence Mudford on receiving their @rcoanews.bsky.social College Medals for their contributions to CPOC.

We’re delighted to be at the RCoA Anaesthesia event today ✨ The CPOC team is looking forward to meeting you all and chatting about CPOC. Please come and find us! #CPOC #PerioperativeCare #Anaesthesia2026

Help us shape the future of perioperative care! The National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care’s Delphi survey is underway, but we need more input from surgeons. Please share the survey with your surgical colleagues & networks, so every voice is heard. Take part 👉 https://ow.ly/WH5l50YOnuU

Today Dr Claire Shannon, President of RCoA spoke with BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme on a joint report released today in the BJA, which found one in ten operations across England are cancelled or postponed within 24 hours of surgery. Find out more https://ow.ly/IviN50YOW7I

Could you be our Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) next Board Chair? If you’re passionate about improving patient care and leading change, we want to hear from you! Learn more and apply by April 12👉 https://ow.ly/q7PW50Yp1AM #Ansky #Medsky

There is still time to apply to be the next Chair of the Centre for Perioperative Care Board. ❗Closes: 12 April 2026. ➡️Start: July 2026 It is an opportunity for a senior clinical leader to shape the future direction of perioperative care in the UK. More info 👉 shorturl.at/sxiMW

📣Recruitment for our next Chair of the Centre for Perioperative Care Board closes on the 12 April 2026. It is an opportunity for a senior clinical leader to shape the future direction of perioperative care in the UK. ❓Interviews: 19 May 2026 ➡️Start: July 2026 More info 👉 shorturl.at/sxiMW

8 weeks until Anaesthesia 2026! Over 1,000 clinicians attend our annual conference to stay at the forefront of anaesthetic practice, connect with colleagues, and gain actionable insights for their work in theatre. Discover more and secure your place 👉 https://ow.ly/PNcn50YyMEq #Ansky #Medsky

📣Recruitment for our next Chair of the Centre for Perioperative Care Board closes on the 12 April 2026. It is an opportunity for a senior clinical leader to shape the future direction of perioperative care in the UK. ❓Interviews: 19 May 2026 ➡️Start: July 2026 More info 👉 shorturl.at/sxiMW

💡Speaker Spotlight💡 Prof Iain Moppett will be joining us in Cork, next week! Register now to catch his talk! 🔗https://emdevents.eventsair.com/aaa-igs-joint-meeting-2026/aaaigsreg @cpoc.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @asgbi.bsky.social

Could you be the next Board Chair for @cpoc.bsky.social? If you’re passionate about improving patient care and leading change, we want to hear from you! Learn more and apply by April 12👉 ow.ly/q7PW50Yp1AM #Ansky #Medsky

At the @rcoanews.bsky.social @cpoc.bsky.social Perioperative Leads Day in London, James White, Simon Rang & Denny Levett discuss how UK perioperative medicine policy is implemented through evolving NHS structures. www.topmedtalk.com/podcasts/per...

⏳ 1 week to go⌛️ One week to go to AAA Scientific Meeting in association with the IGS! A fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the latest developments in anaesthesia and perioperative care. Register now! @cpoc.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @asgbi.bsky.social

Listen to the latest @topmedtalk.bsky.social podcast recorded at the @cpoc.bsky.social Perioperative Leads Event in September 2025. James White, Simon Rang & Denny Levett discuss how UK perioperative medicine policy is implemented through evolving NHS structures. Listen👉 shorturl.at/Lt4JP

Missed the first Big Perioperative Natter? Don’t miss this one. 📅 Wed 25 March | ⏰ 7-8pm 💬 Live, one-to-one conversations with perioperative peers ✅ Free & open to all No recording. No replay. If you’re not there, you miss it. 👉 Sign up now: app.natter.co/my-events/de...

Earlier this month we published our Manifesto: Unlocking NHS Productivity in Scotland. With nearly 600,000 on waiting lists, early screening, shared decision making, prehab and better discharge planning can cut cancellations and improve outcomes. 🔗 Read: shorturl.at/KgZfT

CPOC Manifesto: Unlocking NHS Productivity in Scotland

CPOC Manifesto: Unlocking NHS Productivity in Scotland 2026

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Planning your trip to the 3rd World Falls Congress? Don't miss these key dates: 🔹Early bird deadline: 24 March 2026 🔹Deadline for booking accommodation with our official provider: 27 May 2026 🔹Conference: 24-26 June 2026 Find out more: buff.ly/U7VmH3T