# PREOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_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 299 5922
- **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



## Geography

- Ireland
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England





## Trustees

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




