7.8 hours
BAWA Healthcare & Leisure
Starting at GBP 27
Sat, 18 Jul • 08:30 AM (GMT+01:00)
BAWA Healthcare & Leisure
589 Southmead Road, Filton, United Kingdom
The AfPP Regional Conference in Bristol on Saturday 18 July 2026 brings high-quality, accessible education directly to perioperative teams, offering evidence-based sessions aligned with national standards, specialist exhibitors, and opportunities to build connections with peers. Delegates can earn 5 CPD hours.
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.
Join us to advance your practice, earn CPD, and build lasting connections.
Disclaimer: 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.
Info: This session will explore the needs and experiences of transgender and non-binary patients within the perioperative pathway. We will examine key terminology, professional responsibilities and the clinical, communication and organisational considerations required to deliver safe, inclusive and person-centred care. Using perioperative examples, the session will support participants to reflect on their own practice, identify potential risks and barriers, and consider practical actions to improve dignity, safety and patient experience.
Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain key terminology related to transgender and non-binary identities and use appropriate, respectful language in perioperative communication. 2.Identify challenges and barriers within perioperative environments that may affect the safety, dignity and experience of transgender and non-binary patients. 3. Impact of hormone therapy 4. Apply practical perioperative strategies to support inclusive, compassionate and clinically safe care
Info: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify key guideline updates
2. Apply changes to perioperative scenarios
3. Include Cardiac arrest management from surgical positioning e.g. Prone, Lateral
Info: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand cross-border transfer services
2. Explore inter-agency collaboration challenges
Info: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand basic ultrasound principles
2. Recognise relevant anatomical landmarks
Info: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand current robotic applications
2. Recognise the implications of perioperative role
Info: Jon will be speaking about how the ships operate and the unique fact that they are entirely staffed by volunteers who give their time to serve onboard. He will also discuss the selection process used to identify and treat the most vulnerable. In addition, Jon can speak about the in country programmes that focus on upskilling local communities and enhancing their professional abilities. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1) Identify ways to serve overseas and develop new professional and personal skills.
2) Explain how Mercy Ships equips and upskills local professionals in African nations to strengthen their long‑term capabilities.
3) Describe the process Mercy Ships uses to establish operations and partnerships within each country it serves.
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Tickets for Bristol Regional Conference can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Member | 27 GBP |
| Non Member | 58 GBP |
