Waiting well: preparing yourself for surgery
Taking an active role in planning and preparing for your operation will help you feel in control, leave hospital sooner and get back to normal more quickly
You can find some useful information on the making every contact count website and this video from the Royal College of Anaesthetists
This will take you to 2 videos designed by Joe wicks to be used by people who are waiting for surgery. These 10-minute online routines aim to help increase activity levels in and are particularly suitable for older people.
This page is designed to provide you with information to help you stay well as you wait for surgery. There is lots of help and support available for the following.
- managing your weight
- drinking less alcohol
- help with stopping smoking
- preparing yourself emotionally and mentally
- help with stopping recreational drugs
- help with managing long term conditions
- managing your pain
- being active
To access advice on the above and information about services available to you in your area, please click on the links below for the borough you live in.
Where possible we have included services that you can directly refer into. However, in some instances, referral will have to be made via primary care.
Helpful Resources for all patients
Last updated17 Jan 2025