Edinburgh Regional Conference

One-day conference for perioperative practitioners; quality education, actionable learning, improved patient care, 5 CPD hours. The AfPP Regional Conference in Edinburgh on Saturday 14 November 2026 brings high-quality, accessible education directly to perioperative teams, offering evidence-based sessions aligned with national standards, specialist exhibitors, and opportunities to build connections with peers. Delegates can earn 5.5 CPD hours. In today’s healthcare landscape, the demands placed on perioperative teams are greater than ever - whether it’s adopting innovative surgical technologies, championing patient safety, or fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, your role is critical to delivering optimal outcomes for patients. This conference is designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to continue excelling in your practice. Join us to advance your practice, earn CPD, and build lasting connections. EXHIBITORS The NHS Scotland Academy is a partnership between NHS Golden Jubilee and Public Services Delivery Scotland to offer accelerated training for a wide range of health and social care roles and professions. Working with NHS Boards, schools, colleges, universities and industry partners, the NHS Scotland Academy provides education and training that will address workforce needs identified through key partners to support the sustainable growth in NHS Scotland’s clinical and non-clinical activity. Medline Industries Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medline Industries, LP, which is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline helps improve healthcare delivery and outcomes in Europe, visit www.medline.eu Surgical Holdings is a UK-based manufacturer and specialist repair provider of high-quality reusable surgical instruments, employing over 60 people in Southend-on-Sea. With decades of medical device expertise and a strong heritage in precision craftsmanship, the company supports NHS and private healthcare providers with new instrumentation, refurbishment services, and technical compliance knowledge. Now part of the Stille AB group, Surgical Holdings combines British manufacturing capability with premium European instrument brands to deliver clinically reliable and sustainable solutions. Operating to ISO 13485 standards and aligned with evolving MDR requirements, the business is committed to quality, traceability, and circular-economy principles within the surgical supply chain. B. Braun is one of the world's leading providers of medical solutions, incorporating the company’s depth of expertise and understanding of users' needs. As a true partner, B. Braun Sterile Goods Management helps hospitals deliver efficient, and reliable care by providing high-quality general instruments, sterile container systems, and expert services that help ensure consistent availability, safety and integrity of surgical instrument sets. Our solutions help optimise workflow, extend the lifetime value of instruments and reduce operational risk and downtime—helping theatres focus on what matters most: patient outcomes. Please visit Surgical Instruments & Sterile Container Systems - B. Braun for further information. Care Surgical is a global company focused on providing safe and comfortable patient positioning products for a variety of surgical procedures. Offering a comprehensive range of disposable and reusable pads, covers and cushions, our products are compatible with most spine and standard operating table systems on the market. We pride ourselves on being responsive to our customers’ needs and welcome new concepts to complement our product range. Our world class customer service and robust quality management systems have earned us ISO 13485 certification. Our commitment to excellence is why so many customers choose Care Surgical for their patient positioning needs. Medical Reservists have a variable part-time commitment which is manageable alongside their civilian career. Giving up spare time in support of the Armed Forces also brings transferable skills and knowledge back to their civilian role. Reservists receive training in communication, leadership and management and have access to many professional courses. Mölnlycke Health Care is a world-leading MedTech company that specialises in innovative solutions for wound care and surgical procedures. Mölnlycke products and solutions are used daily by hospitals, health care providers and patients in over 100 countries around the world. Our purpose is to revolutionise care for people and planet. We drive change that improves the health and wellbeing of patients and those who care for them–while reducing the environmental footprint of healthcare. ____________________________________________ Disclaimer: please note that all timings, topics, sessions and speakers are subject to change. We reserve the right at any point in time to alter the aforementioned.