Oxford Regional Conference

The AfPP Regional Conference in Oxford on Saturday 4 October 2025, is a unique opportunity for perioperative practitioners to come together, share expertise, and explore the latest developments shaping the dynamic perioperative field. It will cover local issues and topics relevant to perioperative professionals in the South Central region.

In today’s healthcare landscape, the demands placed on perioperative teams are greater than ever. Whether it’s adopting innovative surgical technologies, championing patient safety, or fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, your role is critical to delivering optimal outcomes for patients. This conference is designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to continue excelling in your practice.

Throughout the day, you will have access to insightful keynote sessions and engaging discussions led by some of the most respected voices in perioperative care. Our agenda covers topics that resonate with the challenges and opportunities you face every day.

This conference is also a celebration of shared commitment to excellence in perioperative care. Take this opportunity to network with industry-leading exhibitors and like-minded professionals to exchange ideas and reconnect with the passion that drives you to make a difference in the lives of patients. Gain 5 CPD hours.

We are welcoming both our current members and non-members to all our events.

Let’s make this regional conference a memorable and enriching experience for all!

Please note that all timings, topics, sessions and speakers are subject to change. We reserve the right at any point in time to alter the aforementioned.

Exhibitors

Mölnlycke Health Care is a world-leading MedTech company that specialises in innovative solutions for wound care and surgical procedures. Mölnlycke products and solutions are used daily by hospitals, health care providers and patients in over 100 countries around the world. Our purpose is to revolutionise care for people and planet. We drive change that improves the health and wellbeing of patients and those who care for them–while reducing the environmental footprint of healthcare.

B. Braun is one of the world's leading providers of medical solutions, incorporating the company’s depth of expertise and understanding of users' needs.

B. Braun Sterile Goods Management brings together innovative products, services and consultancy to create intelligent, cost-effective and digitally enhanced solutions for SSDs and theatres. Our expertise spans surgical instrumentation, sterile technology, decontamination and technical services; we’re here to help hospitals efficiently maintain the sterile supply of high-quality instruments to theatre, for the long term.

We’re looking forward to meeting visitors at the AfPP Roadshows throughout the UK this year where we’ll be demonstrating our latest sterile container and instrument innovations, as well as solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

At Solventum, we create breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges by pioneering game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science to change patients’ lives for the better — while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best.

Surgical Holdings is a family-run, award-winning British manufacturer and repairer of surgical instruments, established in 1988 and based in Southend-on-Sea. We are deeply committed to our work, understanding that the instruments we create and repair are crucial for saving lives. We prioritise quality control in every step of production, from selecting materials to implementing rigorous testing procedures. Our range of supporting products is serviced and repaired in-house, ensuring we consistently exceed customer expectations. Additionally, we specialise in manufacturing sterile Kirschner Wires and repairing specialised equipment, including laparoscopic instruments and rigid endoscopes, delivering excellence in every aspect of our work.

MedScience Consumables is a trusted supplier of high-quality single-use medical consumables, dedicated to supporting safe and efficient patient care. We provide an extensive range of products used in theatres and wards, including procedure packs, dressing packs, surgical instruments (single-use), drapes, gowns, swabs, pulse oximetry sensors, and blood pressure cuffs. Our portfolio also covers dressings and many other essential healthcare consumables. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer service, MedScience Consumables partners with healthcare providers to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet clinical needs while ensuring the highest standards of safety and care.

Info: Using first-hand accounts from international employees, this engaging and thought-provoking presentation explores the essential role of clear communication in culturally diverse teams. It
highlights the unique challenges posed by language barriers and cultural differences and offers
practical strategies to bridge potential communication gaps, thereby improving team cohesion
and staff wellbeing.

Info: In this presentation, we will explore the critical importance of monitoring and measuring a patient's core temperature throughout the perioperative pathway. You will learn how temperature regulation impacts patient outcomes, reduces complications, and enhances recovery. Join us to understand best practices and benefits of effective temperature management in surgical care. // LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. What is core temperature
2. Why monitor temperature
3. Importance of temperature monitoring across the perioperative pathway

Info: This session uses the familiar “ABC” approach—not just Airway, Breathing, Circulation, but also Awareness,
Behaviour, and Communication —to explore how teams respond to anaesthetic emergencies. Blending clinical content with human factors, it highlights the shared roles and responsibilities of the whole perioperative team in managing crises, improving outcomes, and staying prepared under pressure. // LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. To recognise the key features and early signs of common anaesthetic emergencies, including airway, breathing, and circulation challenges.
2. To understand the role of non-technical skills—such as communication, situational awareness, and leadership—in managing crises as a team.
3. To apply structured approaches to anaesthetic emergencies that support clear roles, shared priorities, and safer team responses.

Info: Climate change is very real and we just have to look at the news to see how the effects of it are changing our world. It is important healthcare practitioners understand how their own practice could be contributing to climate change and the implications of letting that continue. In this session we aim to look at the impact of climate change, and our responsibilities as people and professionals to take action. // LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Have an awareness of the causes of climate change
2. Understand how climate change affects Healthcare
3. Discover practical tips on how to make your practice more sustainable

Info: In February 2025, the UK celebrated the birth of the first baby from a womb transplant, a medical first for the nation. The mother received the uterus from her sister, a procedure funded by the charity Womb Transplant UK. This historic event was the culmination of a five-operation program approved by the Human Tissue Authority and led by specialists from Imperial College Healthcare, Oxford University Hospitals, and The Lister Hospital. The team supported the mother from her transplant in Oxford to IVF treatment in London, and finally, to the birth of her baby. This ground breaking procedure provides hope for the 1 in 5,000 women in the UK born without a viable womb. // LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. The lengthy and comprehensive process that led to this historic birth.
2. The ethical and legal issues of the procedure

3. The potential future of uterine transplantation

Info: OVERVIEW: Despite possessing valuable and transferable skills, theatre practitioners have historically been underrepresented in advanced roles both within and beyond the operating theatre. Enhanced recognition and a broader understanding of their capabilities are essential to unlocking their full potential across healthcare settings. These positions not only help address workforce shortages and improve patient outcomes but also provide theatre practitioners with opportunities to expand their clinical expertise.
The panel includes a breadth of experience including leadership and management, practice education, Digital/EPR implementation, Surgical Care Practitioner and vascular access specialist. /// LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Evaluate evolving advanced roles for TP in healthcare.
2. Analyse perioperative advancements impact on TP career paths. 3. Explore new opportunities for TP in diverse healthcare settings.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom