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This latest survey indicates that in general, we are getting older when we undergo surgery. We are heavier than is good for us, not just overweight but often obese. We have more medical conditions that we are being treated for, therefore we will enter a surgical procedure at a greater risk from complications.

Both CPOC and the Fitter Better Sooner toolkit are featured in the latest British Journal of General Practice

Stopping smoking, drinking less alcohol, exercising more, and maintaining a healthy weight can make a difference when recovering from COVID-19

The Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine and Royal College of Physicians have published their guidance on Enhanced Care.

The Academy of Medical Royal College has published 'Developing Professional Identity in Multi-Professional Teams' in May 2020.

EBPOM Annual London Congress of Perioperative Medicine is back this year with a virtual event

CPOC has published new FAQs for paediatric patients having an operation during the COVID-19 pandemic

RCPCH publishes July 2020 national guidance for the recovery of elective surgery in children

NICE Publishes COVID-19 rapid guideline: arranging planned care in hospitals and diagnostic services

CPOC Director Dr David Selwyn responds to the Governments new 'Tackling obesity' strategy