Manchester Regional Conference

The AfPP Regional Conference in Manchester on Saturday 20 June 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 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

STERIS Instrument Management Services (STERIS) are the UK’s leading experts in the management, repair and maintenance of surgical instruments and devices, delivered from a network of global repair facilities including the state-of-the-art STERIS UK repair facility in Northampton. In the UK, STERIS provide a range of services to the NHS and independent healthcare providers including surgical instrument supply, surgical instrument repair, surgical device repair (endoscopes, surgical power tools) and maintenance of endoscopy equipment. Through a suite of additional supporting services, STERIS supports Customers to manage surgical inventory, reduce preventable repairs and drive procedural growth.

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.

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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.