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Advancing the AHP Workforce in Rural & Coastal Communities webinar 

Thursday 02 October 2025 1.30-2.30pm 

Join us for an insightful session exploring the unique challenges and opportunities facing Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in rural and coastal areas. The aim is to highlight impactful workforce initiatives and foster collaboration for future solutions. This webinar will:  

• Share Key Findings: Present the outcomes of the AHP Rural & Coastal review, shedding light on workforce dynamics and service delivery in these settings.  
• Highlight High-Impact Activity: Showcase examples of innovative AHP workforce models and practices that are making a difference.  

• Enable Next Steps & Collaboration:  Discuss future directions an invite ongoing partnership to co-design sustainable, place-based workforce solutions.   

The Aims of the Session are:  

• To share AHP Rural & Coastal Findings  

• To share examples of high impact AHP workforce activity  

• To share next steps and onwards collaboration    

Registration link: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams 

Registration for this event is required. The webinar will be recorded, and slides will be shared post the webinar.

Up Coming Webinar 

Shaping the Future of AHP Practice Education – Innovative approaches to high quality placement delivery 

Wednesday 10 September 10.30 – 11.30 

Join us for an insightful session exploring pre-registration practice education initiatives that are transforming the landscape of AHP placement delivery. This webinar will:

• Provide an overview of national initiatives supporting high-quality placements for AHP learners.
• Showcase commissioned projects from AHP Professional Bodies, including:
  • Innovative placement models
  • Common assessment tools
  • Real-world examples of impact
• Explore key considerations unique to AHPs in practice education.
• Offer opportunities for wider application and uptake across the AHP professions

Registration link: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams 

We look forward to having you attend the events

By registering, you agree to be contacted using the details provided for the purpose of sharing information related to the webinars. You can opt out at any time by contacting our team england.ahpnatprog1@nhs.net 

 

Kind regards

AHP National team

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The shortlists for the CAHPO Awards 2025 were announced last night via Suzanne Rastrick’s X / Twitter

Please see the gallery below for the shortlisted categories.

The category winners will be announced during the Chief AHP Officer’s AHPs Day Live Address on the 14 October (09:30-10:15).

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