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AHP Dementia Webinar 10th December 2025 – Connecting you to support The Balance System© in dementia. Innovation and Improvement in Action

Warm invitation to join the National AHP Dementia Webinar series – sharing practice, connecting people, connecting support.  

The webinar will be held on MSTeams 

“Connecting you to support. The Balance System© in dementia. Innovation and Improvement in Action”- AHP Dementia Webinar on 10th December 2025, 3:30 -4:30pm

Join us to hear the learning and impact in practice from two areas of Scotland when AHP services have implemented the Balance System© approach to support people with dementia to live well. 

Guest Speakers :  

Carolyn MacDonald, Chief AHP Officer Scottish Government 

Marie Gascoigne, Better Communication CIC

Kate Lowson, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde 

Vivienne Thomson,  NHS Forth Valley

Follow the link to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b49a2b3f-2b6b-4999-b17a-e4cbb9598bc8@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a 

You can listen again to any of our previous AHP Dementia webinars by following this link: www.alzscot.org/community-support/allied-health-professionals/ 

(scroll down webpage to find the webinar links)

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BAPO MEMBERSHIP WEBINAR: The Value of Belonging and how to make the most of it.

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Join us for an engaging session exploring the real value of BAPO membership — what it offers, why it matters, and how you can get involved. This 75-minute webinar will bring together a range of voices across our membership community, from full and graduate members to technicians, learners, affiliates, and retired professionals.

 

The session will include:

  • An overview of BAPO membership and recent updates
  • Insights into how membership supports professional development and representation
  • A panel discussion featuring members sharing their experiences and benefits gained
  • A live Q&A session
  • Optional breakout rooms for those looking to renew or re-engage with BAPO

Whether you’re new to BAPO, a long-time member, or considering rejoining, this webinar will highlight how membership strengthens both your professional journey and our collective voice as a profession.

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Bridging Borders: Strategies to master a UK interview as an Internationally trained AHP

Bridging Borders: Strategies to master a UK Interview as an Internationally trained AHP” webinar
Date: 12th of November Wednesday
Time: 5pm to 6pm BST (10:30pm to 11:30pm IST)

Hosts: Vignesh Murali (Chair- BIAHPA) and Bhavna Mehta (Executive Co-Lead for Communications)

Speakers: 
1) Saravanan Sivanithi
Head of Therapies
West London NHS Foundation Trust
About the speaker: Saravanan came to the UK as a Band 7 physiotherapist in July 2022 and was promoted in November 2023 to a Head of Therapies role which is is currently in. He has faced both sides of Interviews and will share his experience. 
Topic: Top tips to answer clinical questions 

2) Thangaraj Senniappan
Director, Therapies on Thames
About the speaker: Raj came to the UK as a Band 5 Occupational therapist and progressed to the position of Elderly Care Lead. He then took up an Interprofessional Lead position. In 2012 he left the NHS and founded Therapies on Thames (Community and Inpatient Rehab services). 
Topic: Expectations of the Independent Sector

3) Jacqueline Learoyd
Operational Manager for Countywide Long-Term Conditions and Therapies, 
Midlands Partnership University NHS FT 
About the speaker: Jacqui leads a team of multi professional colleagues across Staffordshire. She has supported numerous Internationally trained staff to join her Trust’s workforce. 
Topic: Top tips for values based and non clinical questions
 
Register here

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200TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHARCOT’S BIRTH

THE ANATOMO-CLINICAL METHOD: CHARCOT LEGACY IN 21ST CENTURY

When:    Tuesday 25 November 2025

Time:     15:00 –16:30 GMT                           

The theme of the webinar will be a reflection of J.M. Charcot’s anatomo-clinical method which became the beacon of the Salpêtrière. We will provide an overview of its significance over two centuries and pave the way for the future in bone biology. 

 Programme: 

Charcot’s innovative approach in medicine: the anatomo-clinical method 

Dr Richard Paisey

 Inflammation-Driven Osteoclast Activity in Charcot Foot: evidence from blood and bone biomarkers 

(Dr Ioanna Eleftheriadou & Dr Anastasios Tentolouris;  Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece).

 From Tissue to Genes – One Cell at a Time – Exploring Charcot foot through cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics and cellular mapping 

(Assoc Prof Christina Moeller Andreasen, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark)

 Scan the bar code or click the link below to register. 

 https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zC2kW2wDRPusaGlQmdxMGg#/registration

 Participation is free and the webinar will be recorded.  However, access on demand will be available only to registered participants. 

 

This event is sponsored by the  GCRI – Global Clinical Research Institute  and EWMA Innovation Alliance – EWMA

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Flying Start Launch Webinar

NHS Education for Scotland are hosting a launch webinar for the refreshed Flying Start NHS programme on Wednesday 5th November at 12.30 – 13.30pm. Flying Start is the national development programme for newly qualified Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Flying Start supports practitioners to develop in their first year of practice and build evidence of learning and development.

Please register by clicking the link here or scanning the QR above:

The webinar will outline: 

  • The benefits of Flying Start 
  • Key Changes to the programme
  • Overview of completing Flying Start
  • The role of Facilitators and Line Managers/Supervisors 

We would greatly appreciate your support in raising awareness of the launch event. The webinar is open to all including NQPs, practice educators, facilitators and managers. 

If you require any further information please email us at Flyingstart@nes.scot.nhs.uk

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BAPO Tech and Trends Webinar – The Solution for Limb Volume Variation : Introducing the Ethnocare Overlay

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This webinar will introduce participants to Ethnocare and its innovative prosthetic device, the Overlay.


Designed to address the challenges of limb volume fluctuations and socket fit issues, the Overlay uses an integrated air expansion system to provide amputees with customizable comfort and improved stability, mobility and performance throughout the day. The session will share the story behindEthnocare’s user-centered development process, present clinical evidence on the problems caused by current solutions, and demonstrate how the Overlayrepresents a simple, universal, and impactful advancement for both patients and clinicians.

 

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Enhanced Practice Roadshow- You’re invited!

A bright green leaflet advertising the Enhanced Practice Roadshow. Readers are invited to attend the roadshow which is described as a national series of in-person events exploring Enhanced Practice. The leaflet includes Allied Health characters encouraging the reader with speech bubbles to ‘share their voice’, ‘train to retain’ and ‘co-create for change.’ Below the images are dates of the roadshow. The roadshow is described as providing an opportunity for Allied Health professionals to Contribute to discussions on the importance of enhanced level practice as part of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan. Collaborate with peers in workshops to identify barriers, enablers and solutions to; Socialising enhanced level practice. Developing education to improve mentorship. Embedding enhanced level practice into workforce planning. The tour dates are listed as – 2025 Tour Dates! 1st October, The Studio, Riverside West, Leeds 15th October, Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa 22nd October, Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall & Spa 29th October, Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel 5th November, Mercure Birmingham West Hotel 19th November, Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel 26th November, Redworth Hall Hotel, Darlington 10th December, University of Salford, Manchester

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Disseminating an ISPO Webinar: Explore the Biomechanical Impact of Lower Limb Orthotics

Discover how a multidisciplinary approach shapes the design and composition of lower limb orthotics in adults with neurological disorders.

Join us on 30 October 2025 at 13:00 CET for an engaging ISPO CPD Committee webinar. Our moderator Bryan Malas will be joined by expert speakers Soji Tanaka and Volker Schmidt, who will share their clinical insights and practical expertise.

Date & Time: 30 October 2025 | 13:00 CET
Format: Online Webinar
Cost: Free for ISPO members | EUR 15 for non-members

Reserve your spot today and enhance your knowledge in orthotics design and patient care

Click here to register for the October 30th webinar!

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The NHS Management and Leadership Framework: What AHPs Need to Know webinar taking place on Wednesday 26th November 2025 3-4pm

Please join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from the architects behind the NHS Management and Leadership Framework. This session will offer a clear overview of the framework’s purpose, structure, and practical delivery – tailored for Allied Health Professionals. key developments in the NHS The aim is to: 

  • Share Key Findings: Present the outcomes of milestones reached, stakeholder engagement, and upcoming priorities shedding light on workforce dynamics and service delivery in these settings. 
  • A Q & A panel discussion to support areas of opportunity and demystify future challenges to implementation. Enable Next Steps & Collaboration:  Discuss future directions and invite ongoing partnership, inclusive design, sustainable, and sector-wide applicability. The framework continues to evolve in response to national leadership reviews and regulatory changes. 

The Aims of the Session are: 

  • To share Progress on Standards and Competencies 
  • To update Curriculum Development -review workshops and stakeholders’ engagement across all levels. 
  • To share next steps and onwards collaboration   

Who Should Attend: 

This session is ideal for: 

  • All AHP Leaders – Exploring innovative strategies for workforce development 
  • AHP System & Provider Leads – Seeking sustainable workforce solutions 
  • AHP Educators – Focused on advancing training programs and educational initiatives for AHPs. 
  • Policy Makers & Senior Health Leaders – Tracking AHP-led innovation 
  • Students & Learners – Looking to explore exciting pathways into AHP careers 

This webinar will be held as a townhall so no need to register please use this link to join on the day 

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDgwYzUxY2ItNDM1Yi00NzYyLWIxNGYtMzQ1ZTc4ZDA3YzQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2237c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%228cdfdadb-8b8a-480d-91df-1a6c60989449%22%7d

Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the event starting Slides and evaluation will be shared post the webinar. 

The webinar will be recorded and shared at a later date.  

By registering for this event, you agree to be contacted using the details provided for the purpose of sharing information related to this webinar series, including session updates and relevant resources. If you prefer not to receive further communications, you can opt out at any time by contacting our team england.ahpnatprog1@nhs.net 

Kind regards

AHP National Team