# PREOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1200997
- **Other names:** POA
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Nov. 14, 2022
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1200997


## Contact

- **Address:** Preoperative Association, Unit 9, Hydra Business Park, Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, SHEFFIELD
- **Postcode:** S35 9ZX
- **Phone:** 0114 2995922
- **Email:** info@pre-op.org
- **Website:** www.pre-op.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY ARE:THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO PATIENT SAFETY BY:(A) EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT INCLUDING THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES FOR INTER-PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE TEAMS INVOLVED IN PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT HEALTH CHECKS AND ENSURING PATIENTS FITNESS FOR SURGERY;(B) EDUCATION IN THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT AND MEDICINE BY THE CONDUCT OF A CONFERENCE, MEETINGS, STUDY DAYS AND TRAINING EVENTS;(C) PROMOTING BEST PRACTICE THROUGH RESEARCH, AND THE PUBLICATION OF THE RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH, AUDIT AND CONSENSUS.

**Activities:** The Preoperative Association is a medical specialist society with over 600 members providing guidance, training and setting national standards for inter-professional healthcare teams involved in preoperative assessment and preparation of surgical patients. Improving the standard of care delivered to patients undergoing surgical procedures.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Ireland
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £175922 | £85918 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £197367 | £172379 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Dr Robert Hill** (Chair) — appointed June 1, 2009
- Anjna Patel
- Christine Reihill — appointed April 25, 2022
- Claire Robards — appointed Jan. 1, 2015
- Dr Cathryn Eitel — appointed June 1, 2021
- Dr Ciara Mitchell — appointed April 1, 2024
- Dr Dhuleep Sanjay Wijayatilake — appointed Sept. 22, 2025
- Dr Henry Murdoch — appointed May 1, 2022
- Dr Hinesh Patel — appointed Sept. 22, 2025
- Dr Simon Lewis
- Sarah Louise Tinsley — appointed July 2, 2025