Your recovery
starts
before
your operation
Expert-led digital programmes helping you prepare for and recover from surgery.
Prepare Better. Recover Stronger.
OUR PROGRAMMES
Programmes Specific to Your Surgery
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Expert Guidance and Practical Tools
Our aim is for you to get the best possible result from your surgery. Better Surgery programmes allow you to take control of your surgical journey.
Expert Video Guidance
Advice you can trust from the people who do this every day.
Go At Your Own Pace
Simple to access anywhere, anytime. Watch when it suits you.
Real-World Preparation
Helpful tips and what to expect. Get yourself physically and mentally ready.
Backed By Evidence
Our advice is grounded in research and best practice.
Physical Activity Plans
We’ll help you get moving before and after your operation.
Patient Stories
People share their experiences and what they wish they’d known.
We’re Here to Support You Every Step of the Way
Surgery can be life-changing — and the way you prepare matters. Feeling informed and confident can transform your experience and recovery.
Better Surgery is here to support you before and after your operation, with clear information and practical advice.
ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST
Meet the Experts
Dr Toni Brunning
Consultant Anaesthetist & Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Toni Brunning is a Consultant Anaesthetist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician based in the West Midlands. She is also a trustee of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, with a strong interest in supporting patients to optimise their health and wellbeing around surgery.
Mr Paul Gaston
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Paul Gaston is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon working in Edinburgh and specialising in hip and knee joint replacement and more complex revision joint replacement surgery. Over his career he has worked closely with patients throughout their surgical journey, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes.
Dr Kyle Mathews
General Practitioner
Kyle Mathews is a General Practitioner working in rural and island communities on the west coast of Scotland. He has broad experience caring for patients of all ages, with a particular focus on supporting people to make positive lifestyle changes and manage long-term conditions.
Frequently asked questions
