We are exhibiting at the Annual Operating Theatres Show 2025

How can the NHS transform surgical services to meet patient demand, boost productivity, and build a sustainable future?

Elective recovery remains one of the NHS’s greatest challenges. With millions of patients still waiting for surgery, it is vital that operating theatres become more efficient, more innovative, and more sustainable without compromising safety, experience, or workforce wellbeing.

The 2025 NHS Delivery Plan calls for integrated, patient-centred care supported by modern infrastructure, resilient teams, and smart use of data and technology. Now more than ever, perioperative services must collaborate, adapt, and lead the way.

The Institute of Government & Public Policy’s Operating Theatres North Show 2025 returns to Greater Manchester this September, uniting clinical, strategic, and operational leaders from across the UK’s operating departments. This one-day national conference will offer powerful insights into driving theatre productivity, reforming elective care pathways, and delivering sustainable improvement at pace.

The programme opens with Peter Kay, National Clinical Director for Musculoskeletal Services at NHS England, who will join a high-level panel to explore system-wide approaches to reducing waiting times, enhancing patient access, and transforming elective surgery delivery across the NHS.

Spaces are limited  book early to avoid disappointment.
Join us to explore the future of surgery, share your experiences, and help shape the next era of operating theatre delivery in the NHS.

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