AfPP Annual National Conference
How to get involved AfPP members and non-members alike are encouraged to participate in the organisation’s 2025 events. Here’s how you can get involved: l Annual National Conference: You can book your tickets now at
https://conference.afpp.
org.uk/packages-pricing/. Keep an eye on the AfPP website and social media channels for updates about this unmissable event.
l Attend a Regional Conference: Check the AfPP events calendar to find a Regional Conference near you: go to https://
www.eventbrite.com/cc/regional- conferences-2025-3845113. These events
Exhibitors
technologies that can add the greatest value to healthcare systems. The company’s portfolio includes leading edge technology like the Airseal insufflation platform and PVDF Dynamesh. At this year’s AFPP, it will be featuring the PrimaPad patient positioning system, the innovative MIS drape and a range of sustainable theatre consumables. Visit: stand 33.
Innovation in theatres
As Headline Sponsors of the 2025 AfPP Annual Conference, Mölnlycke is leading the way in innovation and safety within the operating room. The company will be presenting two groundbreaking initiatives set to revolutionise surgical practices. Mölnlycke’s commitment to improving safety and efficiency in the OR is rooted in evidence-based innovation: The Non-Value Report: This report highlights
areas where efficiencies can be improved, such as the time nurses spend on tasks like loading trolleys — approximately 64 hours per year — allowing more time for critical activities that enhance overall patient care. Surgical Gloving Best Practice Consensus: This set of 10 expert-approved recommendations is designed to improve surgical gloving practices, enhance safety, and protect both patients and staff. The company’s focus on sustainable outcomes and infection prevention helps healthcare professionals prioritise what matters most — patient care.
Improving outcomes Lawmed was founded in 2000 with a mission to improve patient outcomes through surgical innovation. The company provides innovative product solutions that reduce the impact of surgery to genuinely benefit patients and clinicians. Lawmed works with progressive manufacturers to identify and introduce
Skin prep solutions Ecolab’s purpose is to make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – helping customers succeed while protecting people and the resources vital to life. The company can help you switch to low carbon alternatives in your theatre (and beyond). Its comprehensive skin prep portfolio is aligned to the recommendations in both the NICE guidelines and the Green Theatre Checklist – helping you to reduce surgical site infections and your environmental impact. Visit: stand 14.
mechanical ventilation systems with lung- protective strategies, and the latest addition: the new Polaris surgical light — designed to bring clarity, precision, and performance to your operating theatre. Visit: stand 19.
Epidural kits help to reduce complications Now available in the UK, from Teleflex, the Arrow FlexTip Plus Epidural Kit is: l Designed to reduce complications in the epidural space, for adults as well as for children (caudal and lumbar procedures).
l Kink-resistance and tensile strength coupled with a soft, flexible tip reduce the risk of paraesthesia and the inadvertent penetration of blood vessels or the dura, that can misdirect the delivery of anaesthetics.
lSimpler and faster to use, facilitated by the catheter’s unique coil-reinforced body. The design provides resistance to collapsing and requires no stylet for insertion (exceptional for caudal procedures in children).
Visit: stand 21.
Airway management Exhibiting on Stand 8, PROACT Medical will be showcasing its latest developments in airway management, including the launch of its new ET Introducer (bougies) - designed for smooth, reliable intubation in challenging scenarios. Delegates can explore the company’s
Cutting-edge technology Dräger provides cutting-edge technology designed to optimise safety, efficiency, and clinical performance across the perioperative pathway. Its integrated solutions include high- precision anaesthesia workstations, advanced
extensive range of laryngoscopes, as well as other essential airway devices that support safe, efficient care in surgical and anaesthetic settings. As a trusted partner to perioperative professionals, PROACT Medical is committed to providing high-quality, user-focused solutions that enhance patient outcomes and support clinical teams at every level. Visit: stand 8.
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are a fantastic opportunity to engage with high-quality education in a local setting.
l Attend a Symposium: Book your ticket and find out more today:
https://www.afpp.org. uk/events/symposiums
l Sign up to an online workshop: Find out full details of AfPP online workshops and book your place here:
https://www.afpp.org.uk/ events/online-workshops
l Join a webinar: Explore the upcoming webinar schedule and register for sessions that align with your interests and professional development goals. You can sign up here:
https://www.afpp.org.uk/events/
webinars-educational
l Become an AfPP member: Membership provides access to exclusive benefits, including discounted event registration fees, free webinar attendance, and access to a wealth of online resources. You can join AfPP here:
https://www.afpp.org.uk/membership
By participating in AfPP events, you’re not just investing in your own professional development; you’re contributing to a collective effort to improve patient care and advance the field of perioperative practice. Join us in 2025 as we continue to shape the future of perioperative care together. CSJ
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