Welcome to the Centre for Perioperative Care
CPOC is a cross-specialty initiative dedicated to the promotion, advancement and development of perioperative care for the benefit of patients at all stages of their surgical journey.
CPOC is a partnership between

The launch of the Centre for Perioperative Care marks an important milestone. Working collaboratively, we have an opportunity to improve the lives of patients and populations, across the life-course, for generations to come.
Explore the Centre for Perioperative Care
About CPOC
What are CPOC and what will we do? What is perioperative care and why is it important?
For Patients
Improving patient experience and quality of care is at the heart of what we do
What is Perioperative Care?
What is perioperative care and what does it mean for patients, the public, and professionals?
Education & Events
The latest educational resources and opportunities from CPOC and our colleagues in the world of perioperative care
Guidelines & Resources
Guidelines and resources on perioperative care pathway development and delivery
Get Involved
There are many ways for clinicians, patients and the public to engage with the work of CPOC
Do you have an interest in perioperative care?
There are lots of opportunities for you to get involved.
CPOC aims to build a collaboration between patients, families, clinicians and health professionals along the surgical pathway.