Get ready for surgery. Recover stronger.
Surgery or major medical treatment is a significant life event, and preparing your body and mind beforehand can make a real difference to your recovery.
- What is Prepare to Recover?
- What to expect from the six week programme
- What patients tell us most often
- How to take part
Prepare to Recover is a supportive programme that is designed to help you get into the best possible shape before your surgery or treatment, so you can recover faster and with fewer complications.
"The better your physical fitness, the faster you recover, with fewer complications."
What is Prepare to Recover?
Prepare to Recover is a 6-week programme that combines exercise, education and personalised support.
It is designed as a partnership between you and your healthcare team, helping you build strength, confidence and understanding before your treatment.
Why preparation matters
Having surgery places physical stress on your body, similar to intensive exercise. Your heart and lungs need to work hard to cope.
By improving your fitness and wellbeing beforehand, you can:
- Cope better with surgery
- Recover more quickly
- Reduce the risk of complications
- Feel more confident and in control
"Nobody should wait for surgery - together we will prepare you to recover."
