Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Cat Eccles (Labour), on Thursday, 8 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 17 members in total.

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National Operating Department Practitioner Day

That this House recognises and celebrates National Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) Day on 14 May, which highlights the vital role ODPs play in the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care in our hospitals and surgical theatres across the United Kingdom; commends the dedication, skill and professionalism of ODPs who work tirelessly as key members of multidisciplinary surgical teams, often behind the scenes, ensuring the highest standards of patient care before, during and after operations; further welcomes efforts to raise awareness of the ODP profession among the public and prospective healthcare workers, particularly through outreach and education on National ODP Day; and calls on the Government to support and invest in the ODP workforce through education, career progression opportunities and public recognition of their essential contribution to the NHS.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1228 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Jim Shannon

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Mary Kelly Foy

Sadik Al-Hassan

Adam Jogee

Subjects

Health education Operating department practitioners

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk