Director ILC consulting Ltd, Chief Medical Officer Buddy Healthcare, ex-NHS CEO Sherwood Forest Hospitals, and Director of Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC)

Joined March 2012
In this autumn bulletin article, inaugural Director of @CPOC_News, @totallytigers, reflects on the evolution of CPOC from inception to present day. From an idea in 2012, to launching in 2019, 'CPOC represents a fundamental shift in NHS thinking'. 🔗 ow.ly/o6eK50XlFcR
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Ahead of #Senedd2026 at @CPOC_News we are calling for action to turn NHS Wales waiting lists into preparation lists to boost outcomes and productivity. ➡️Early screening ➡️Shared decisions ➡️Better recovery & discharge planning Read our full Manifesto👉 shorturl.at/b9VKB
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Listen to the joint @RCoANews @CPOC_News Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice 2025 Prize Winner Podcast. Hear from Dr Hattie White as she discusses her work with CPOC Director @totallytigers and former CPOC Fellow @paywclf Listen here: shorturl.at/cmUzH
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Wrapping up a fantastic first session! Next...coffee ☕ #CPOCLeads25
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Hearing from Prof Ramani Moonesinghe, Interim National Director of Patient Safety at @NHSEngland, on the PACE audit, the census, Surgery School toolkits plus much more! #CPOCLeads25
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This morning @denny_levett CPOC Direct-elect welcomes our Perioperative Leads Network to the #CPOCLEADS25 at the @RCoANews in London. Today we will be going through a programme of rapid presentations from our leads to share best practice in perioperaitve care.
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The @BritSocLM are hosting a free webinar on all things @CPOC_News and Prehabilitation. Join @Doc_Kumar and CPOC Deputy Director @scarlettmcnally on how lifestyle changes can transform surgical recovery. 📅03 September 2025 19:00-20:00 More info: shorturl.at/DchNq
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As 1 of 11 partners and the home of the CPOC, the @RCoANews has announced its new offices Over the coming months the RCoA will be working to tailor the space and move in fully by the Summer 2026 CPOC is excited to make the move!
We've emailed members exciting news: we've secured a new home for the College, @FICMNews & @FacultyPainMed This milestone is shaped by member feedback, guided by our shared principles and focused on the future. See your inbox for more, or read online: ow.ly/7WoX50WuO8j
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The 6th @PQIPNews report from the 24-25 cohort has been published by @RCoA_CRI. ➡️Patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery ➡️5,794 episodes studied ➡️Measures complications & outcomes ➡️Sustained improvement across 4 key areas Read: shorturl.at/ljIwK
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Today we have launched a suite of resources on Improving Behaviours in Perioperative Care. These key tools aim to improve team culture, wellbeing, and patient outcomes across perioperative care. ➡️Online resources hub ➡️Infographic ➡️Poster Find out: shorturl.at/fPhjp
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David Selwyn retweeted
CPOC and ANZCA- wonderful collaboration- no reinventing the wheel for us, so ‘stronger together’😊
Great to hear from @VBeavis as Immediate Past President @ANZCA at @EBPOM 2025 on The Chapter of Perioperative Medicine. The ANZCA Perioperative Care Framework was launched in 2024. CPOC and ANZCA are working to share best practice and build global partnerships in periop care.
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At @EBPOM CPOC Director @totallytigers highlights @CQCpressoffice survey: 43% of elective patients' health worsened while waiting. Preop optimisation can cut postop complications by up to 50%. Support patients on waiting lists. Our top 7 interventions: shorturl.at/18wfv
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CPOC Director @totallytigers opens day 2 of @EBPOM 2025 talking on all things CPOC. We develop resources to support clinicians and patients using a whole pathway approach to improve patient outcomes and reduce postop risk. Our guidelines and resources: shorturl.at/J0McP
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Come see us at #EBPOM25 today!
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Are you subscribed to receive the CPOC Newsletter? If you're not subscribed, our bi-montlhy newsletter shares key updates from CPOC and across perioperative care. Sign up here: shorturl.at/UNWMo
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It’s more than a new EPR — it’s a ‘whole hospital cultural change programme’. That’s how @totallytigers describes the moment @SFHFT named us as their preferred supplier. It’s a significant step towards a truly transformational project. Full story: bit.ly/40bW97R
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📢Have your say on our draft Multiprofessional Capability Framework in Perioperative Care. Our public consultation is now live, closing 29 August 2025. To find out about the framework, who it is for and how to provide your feedback, visit our website➡️ shorturl.at/fZ43q
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Active preparation for surgery and involvement in postoperative recovery creates better outcomes for patients. Our new patient leaflet and clinical resource explain how to support patients to actively prepare for surgery and postop recovery. More info: shorturl.at/d7RVc
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CPOC is pleased to announce that public consultation is now open for the draft Multiprofessional Capability Framework in Perioperative Care. To find out more about the framework, who it is for and how to provide your feedback, visit our website. Info➡️shorturl.at/fZ43q
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Last week we published our new Prepared for Surgery, Ready for Recovery resources. Our patient leaflet and clinical resource support patients every step of the pathway from preparing for surgery to taking an active role in recovery to improve outcomes. cpoc.org.uk/guidelines-and-r…
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