The Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) is a pioneering initiative designed to enhance the quality of surgical care across the UK. Led by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, CPOC promotes collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to perioperative care, integrating services from the moment surgery is considered through to full recovery. With a vision to improve patient outcomes and experiences, CPOC focuses on empowering patients, educating healthcare professionals, and influencing policy development.

CPOC offers a range of valuable resources, including patient information leaflets, guidelines on managing conditions like diabetes and obstructive sleep apnoea, and tools for perioperative optimisation. Their efforts aim to address the needs of over 10 million patients who undergo surgery annually, with a special focus on the 250,000 individuals at higher risk. By fostering partnerships with various medical organizations and stakeholders, CPOC is committed to advancing research, technology, and innovation in healthcare to ensure the highest standards of perioperative care are accessible to all.