Welcome to The Preoperative Association


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

PQIP Webinar  /  March 21st at 12:30pm

Join PQIP for a webinar focussing on risk prediction & shared decision making in perioperative care.


Educational Events 2024


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.


We have developed competency standards for nurses, preoperative guidelines for preoperative assessment units and run an accredited training programme.

Help shape the future of The Preoperative Association

We are looking for keen and enthusiastic people to join our board. Please contact us if interested, all applications are very welcome.


We provide education, information & support

Members enjoy discounted rates for meetings and are given online access to lectures after the meetings.


Membership is open to all healthcare professionals with an interest in furthering the aims of the Preoperative Association.

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Our Latest News

07 Mar, 2024
PQIP Webinar: Risk prediction and shared decision making in perioperative care Date/Time: March 21st 2024, 12.30pm Location: Online Zoom
22 Aug, 2023
TRIPOM 2023: The Patient’s Perioperative Journey Friday 29th September 2023 Spaces at The Spine, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool
26 Jun, 2023
PQIP DrEaMing Webinar and Report launch Date/Time: 11 July 2023 1:00PM – 2:00PM Location: On line
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