May 2025 is a month of celebration – and this year, it’s bigger than ever.
We invite you to join us in celebrating International Nurses Day on Monday 12th May and National ODP Day on Wednesday 14th May. These two important dates offer the perfect opportunity to honour the dedication, compassion, and skill of perioperative professionals across the UK and beyond.
This year is extra special, as 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the Operating Department Practitioner profession!
How you can get involved:
Make it a celebration; decorate your department, bring cakes and balloons, and take a moment to shine a light on your amazing team.
Share your pride; post a selfie or a team photo, tell us what you love about being an ODP or nurse, and share your success stories on social media.
Tag AfPP and join the conversation using our official hashtags (included in the flyers) so we can reshare and celebrate with you.
Tell your story.; help us raise awareness and appreciation for the professions that keep healthcare going, every day.
Let’s make this the biggest and brightest celebration yet!
Whether you’re an ODP, a nurse, a student, or part of a perioperative team, we want to hear from you. Let’s show the world the passion, dedication, and heart behind the scrubs.
Download the flyers below and add to your noticeboard to show how to get involved and celebrate with your team:
International Nurses Day Flyer
Together, let’s raise awareness for these vital professions.
