COVID-19 Guidance

August 18, 2021

UKHSA publishes new recommendations for COVID-19 infection prevention and control

UKHSA has recommended 3 pragmatic changes to the current management of COVID-19 IPC measures, with a focus on elective care.

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Information, guidance and resources for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Centre for Perioperative Care provides guidance for clinicians from all CPOC's partner organisations and details guidance for patients

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October 5, 2026
Book your early bird place and download the conference programme today.  Join us on 1st March 2027 for The Preoperative Association’s Annual National Conference. For the first time, you can choose to attend in person at the Royal College of Physicians, London , or join us online .
July 6, 2026
Preoperative Care Services for Children and Young People This Best Practice Guidance covers the care of children and young people (0–18 years old) presenting for surgery, procedures or imaging under general anaesthesia or anaesthetic-led sedation.
June 9, 2026
Join us: The current challenges reflective of today's preoperative assessment clinics (demand, capacity and patient pathways) Wednesday 15th July 2026, 7-8pm