Publish date: 13 October 2023
As the third largest clinical workforce within health and care, allied health professions (AHPs) play a pivotal role in supporting the NHS Long Term Plan.
AHP Day is celebrated on 14 October and annual occasion for AHPs in England and now internationally to unite and celebrate their contribution to care. We are hosting our AHP Day celebrations on 13 October.
Following the recent publication of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan the theme for AHP’s Day 2023 is: AHPs in the right place, at the right time, with the right skills from the National AHP strategy AHPs Deliver.
This day offers a platform to spotlight the remarkable impact AHPs have on the delivery of care. The collaborations across services, organisations, regions, and nations allow us to achieve:
- Reinforced awareness about the vital roles of each of the individual Allied Health Professions
- Highlighting local service achievements and their profound influence on patient care and public health
- Collaborative efforts with other services and organisations for integrated working
- A showcase for those considering a career as an allied health professional.
As always strengthening and promoting ‘the AHP community’ underpins the celebrations. Let us acknowledge the impactful skills in patient care; inspire the future workforce; and foster connections that ensure AHPs are integral to workforce transformation and pathway enhancements within systems.
We would like to thank all of our Allied Health Professionals in Mersey Care for your commitment to the outstanding care you provide to our patients and service users each day.
Many thanks
Fran Cairns
Deputy Director of Therapies, Psychological and Allied Health Professions