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Welcome to The Preoperative Association


Providing information, education and support for anaesthetists, nurses and other health practitioners involved in preoperative assessment & preparation.

Members' Survey 2023

We would like your feedback to provide valuable information on how we can improve what we currently offer to our members.

Educational Events 2021

The Organisation for Health Professionals working in the Preoperative field

The Preoperative Association provides support, information and education for anaesthetists, nurses and other health practitioners involved in preoperative assessment and preparation.


We hold regular regional educational meetings throughout the year and a national conference in November.

Members enjoy discounted rates for meetings and are given online access to lectures after the meetings. They are also able to contribute to the forum section.


We are currently developing standards for nurses and run an accredited training programme.

Our Virtual National Conference 2021

Recorded and available to view

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We'd like to thank everyone who joined us for our first virtual conference with 470 delegates that registered. Follow this link to view the conference where speakers discussed Preoperative Assessment during the COVID pandemic

Dr Rob Hill - President of The Preoperative Association

Our Latest News

August 19, 2024
Trainee in Anaesthesia? Interested in preoperative assessment? Join our board of trustees
August 13, 2024
Join our Educational Faculty Interested in preoperative assessment?
August 6, 2024
PPOC (Paediatric Perioperative Care) Paediatric Pre-Assessment Practitioner course
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