I've been reading more from an orginal source book for the history of the CODP and the ODP Profession, used by Dr Pope in the 1960s codp.org.uk/file/679b650...

#ODPs - some of the non-traditional roles identified on the College Blog - can you add more? codp.org.uk/blog/view/No...

For all who are joining the Advocacy Community Group tomorrow, please see Agenda below. It’s not too late to join the CODP and shape the future!!!

📢 Calling all ODP Learners The CODP is here to support you through your studies and into your career. Tell us what matters most! Have your say here: forms.office.com/e/ccyqhYBq9c

codp.org.uk quick reminder to #ODPs to add your experience in non-traditional roles as an ODP. codp.org.uk/blog/view/No... Helps the College and wider profession to demonstrate our true reach and positive impact!

Busy week volunteering for codp.org.uk. Great session yesterday @JamesPagetNHS Busy morning sorting accounts and memberships, now on way to @The_HCPC Professional Bodies Forum. Support your College by joining. If you've started the form, ensure you complete it and get your colleagues onboard too.

Really great morning with the @JamesPagetNHS theatre staff, talking #ODPAdvocacy and all things patient safety. A really engaged and enthusiastic perioperative team, ODPs, Nurses & aspirants to become ODPs codp.org.uk @collegeodp.bsky.social

Tom and I enjoying the breeze at Great Yarmouth last night, ready for a morning with the theatre staff @JamesPagetNHS for a session on #ODPAdvocacy @collegeodp.bsky.social codp.org.uk

Reading Morris' 1910 book on the history of the London Hospital, as it's one source for our CODP & #ODP history. This passage reminded me of my colleague Kathy Nabbie - always a name, never a procedure. codp.org.uk

Our professional body is working for us. Sign-up today. codp.org.uk

Another anniversary day today, 47 years since I commenced my professional ODP journey as a trainee ODA. CODP.org.uk celebrating 80 years this year, I have been a member over half those 80 years, I really want my #ODP colleagues to join too, see you at Conference 2026

Another anniversary. 43 years ago today a recovery nurse married an ODA. And we're still together. Mind you, trying her patience all these years with the time spent on my second passion. codp.org.uk

📢 SAVE THE DATE The CODP is pleased to announce our first Annual Conference since re-establishing as a standalone, independent Professional Body will take place on 8th May 2026. Further details will be provided over the coming weeks. Join us today by visiting: codp.org.uk/page/home

#ODPs, your professional body keeps working to keep our profession in the government spotlight. PGD consultation, Advocacy Group, ODPs in maternity safety etc etc Time to add your voice and join codp.org.uk

#ODPs Following a review of recorded incidents SALG have recommended that acetone and other nail varnish removal products should be removed from anaesthetic rooms. Share this information and take appropriate local action. Full guidance www.salg.ac.uk/salg-publica... @collegeodp.bsky.social

#ODPs Just under a week to go. If you have undertaken steps to reduce the risk of surgical site infections for patients undergoing surgery, we invite you to enter the OneTogether Awards today! Enter before Monday 25th of August onetogether.org.uk/onetogether-... @collegeodp.bsky.social

#ODP Advocacy Group first meeting this Thursday. Members have been sent the Teams link, if you've not got round to joining yet, sign up at codp.org.uk and join your professional body.

📢 Published today - Health Services Safety Investigation Body Report: An exploratory review of maternity and neonatal services. To access the report, please visit: www.hssib.org.uk/patient-safe...

A Level results day, if you're considering a career in a healthcare profession here's one you've likely never heard of. #ODP - Operating Department Practitioner - is a fantastic option. odpcareers.codp.uk

New holes in the lawn! Suburban garden in London, attracting so much wildlife 🥰

#ODPs Too excited not to say something. Hold the 8th May 2026 in your diaries. ODPs of a certain vintage will remember what traditionally happens in early May (not #ODPDay on the 14th). See you in Birmingham, enough said! codp.org.uk @collegeodp.bsky.social

Tireless lobbying making the case for PGDs to be extended to #ODPs by codp.org.uk finally paying off. Key support from @cateccles.bsky.social and Mike Donnellon, College President. Make sure you comment AND join your professional body making it happen👌 www.gov.uk/government/c...

#ODPs Just a few contributions to my blog, ODPs in non-traditional roles codp.org.uk/blog/view/No... It would be great to hear from you about your experience - these might also contribute to the evidence CODP will need for the prescriber case, now we've got PGDs moving again @collegeodp.bsky.social

📢 The Department of Health & Social have launched the Consultation for Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to be eligible to supply and administer medicines within their scope of practice using Patient Group Directions (PGD)s. To access the Consultation: www.gov.uk/government/c...

Heads up #ODPs check your inbox for an important email to members from codp.org.uk. The Government has issued a consultation on authorising ODPs to administer under a PGD. @cateccles.bsky.social and @collegeodp.bsky.social have been engaged in extensive lobbying to move this forward👍

Just over 6 months since codp.org.uk became fully independent again. This means #ODPs who opted for twice yearly subscription to membership are starting to make 2nd payments. If your card details have changed, please update on the members portal.👍

Huge thanks to Cat Eccles MP for raising the delayed consultation to enable ODPs to supply and administer medicines using PGDs today at Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting. CODP are in very close liaison with Cat on the PGD issue.

@critcareodp.bsky.social rightly pointed out we're missing some - so I've started a blog on the CODP website for colleagues to add their own roles to perhaps form the basis of a respository. codp.org.uk/blog/view/No...

CODP.org.uk has updated the website with example career structures for #ODPs, showing the diversity of opportunities. BTW, if you started your membership application, watch out for the approval email and finalise payment. Support your professional body to support you👍

First all iron bridge in the world, 1779. Coalbrookdale, birthplace of the industrial revolution. Fascinating place to visit, steeped in history and a world heritage site.

Great opportunity for #ODPs to showcase your initiatives to reduce Surgical Site Infections (SSIs), closing date extended to August 25th. @collegeodp.bsky.social onetogether.org.uk/onetogether-... codp.org.uk

Tracked this down and looking forward to reading it. This is the source for some of material used by Dr Pope in the 1960s, quoted in our College History. Already noted a small error - the terrible bell did 'clank' not 'clang' codp.org.uk/file/679b650... @collegeodp.bsky.social codp.org.uk

Anyone know why the NMC is the only regulator the government will work closely with to enable 'AHPs' to continue direct PT care with increased autonomy🤔 Page 101 Ten Year Plan! #WeAHPs @suzannerastrick.bsky.social @cateccles.bsky.social codp.org.uk

#ODPs The Professional Records Standards Body is consulting on a revised common data model for reporting theatre operational management and productivity. The survey closes on the 11th July, so please give your views via the link below. @collegeodp.bsky.social www.surveymonkey.com/r/6XZKFNW

Loving Neil Young at Glastonbury, still rockin' at 79.

#ODPs it's the end of the month, so a good time to join your professional body. If you've previously started your application you'll have had an email confirming acceptance, you just need to complete your payment details. Please share the message codp.org.uk

@NHSBT are short of the red stuff. #ODPs get through a lot of it, so only right we help top up supplies codp.org.uk

The new CODP members badge carries forward our traditions and history. Both feature our founding year, 80 years ago in 1945, along with our latin moto translating as 'I serve the cause of humanity'. But what is the symbol in the centre of the date? codp.org.uk

#ODPs we've noticed that some colleagues applying to join the professional body are not following through from their initial application. 2 stage process. CODP approves your application, then you get an email to complete the 2nd stage/payment. Check your inbox👍 CODP.org.uk

Huge congratulations to Giles Farrington, Helen Lowes, Karen Amber and Tom Wicinski who at today’s CODP CUE Forum, received the award of Fellow of the College of Operating Department Practitioners.

Today we are at Canterbury Christ Church University for the Summer Clinical and University Educators (CUE) Forum.

🎖️ Congratulations to Operating Department Practitioner Martin Johnson, a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire in the King's Birthday Honours List. Martin is employed at Southport Hospital and has received the award for services to the community in the North West of England.

It would be great to meet #ODP colleagues there👍

Rather nice Belgian beer from my boys. But 750mls at 11% means I'm in front of the telly for the evening. Done enough codp.org.uk work for today

#ODPs members of the College have been emailed about planning for the CODP conference in May 2026 CODP.org.uk

Been researching the codp.org.uk regalia of office. Both silver, Birmingham hallmarks. President's 1969, Chairman's - now obsolete -1962. Honoured to have worn the latter for 9 years, the former for 15. We've come a long way in that time. #ODPs support your College

Great to participate in the recent visit @gstt-nhs.bsky.social with @cateccles.bsky.social to celebrate #ODPDay Started my ODP career here and influenced my over 40 years helping take our profession forward with codp.org.uk guysstthomashospital.newsweaver.co.uk/3wliln8h5f/a...

This week is Critical Care Week, @ics-updates.bsky.social SOA24 last year, I presented a poster on ODPs in the critical care environment, slowly the word is getting out there. #ODP

#ODPs thought provoking drama on the impact of a surgical error, on the patient, family and staff. Currently showing on Sky Premiere movie channel. Although from New Zealand, I'm sure it'll resonate with many. @avmachiefexec.bsky.social @collegeodp.bsky.social www.imdb.com/title/tt1360...

Sheffield Hallam University are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Operating Department Practice. For further information please visit: bit.ly/4jWM46w Closing date 8th June 2025.