Allied Health Professions Workforce Research Partnership

Supporting a sustainable and effective Allied Health Professions workforce in rural and coastal regions and in deprived urban areas

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  • Newsletter #2 – July 2026

    Newsletter #2 – July 2026

    We’re pleased to share the latest newsletter from the AHP WRaP programme, highlighting recent progress, key insights, and ongoing research activity. This edition showcases the Top 10 research priorities for AHP workforce research – a key output from the first phase of or partnership.

  • Health Services Research UK (HSR UK) Conference

    Health Services Research UK (HSR UK) Conference

    AHP WRaP had strong representation across the conference programme, with several colleagues presenting their latest research: Dr Maria Wishart ‘Sustaining the rural & coastal Allied Health Professional workforce’ Dr Gupteswar Patel ‘Examining the system‑ and service‑levelimpacts of Level 6 AHP apprenticeships in England: amixed‑methods study’ Dr Tanja Kleinhappel ‘Patterns and workforce contribution ofLevel 6 AHP…

  • PSP Prioritisation Survey Launch

    PSP Prioritisation Survey Launch

    The AHP Workforce PSP aims to work with the UK AHP workforce, along with representatives of the people and communities accessing their services, to identify the most important unanswered questions about the AHP workforce.The scope of the AHP Workforce PSP is defined as: any aspects of the UK AHP workforce, including but not limited to…

  • Newsletter #1 – March 2026

    Newsletter #1 – March 2026

    We’re pleased to share the latest newsletter from the AHP WRaP programme, highlighting recent progress, key insights, and ongoing research activity. This edition showcases the collaborative work taking place across the project and reflects our continued commitment to advancing knowledge and practice. We invite you to explore the updates and stay connected with our journey.

  • 3 New Projects Announced!

    3 New Projects Announced!

    We are delighted to announce the successful projects for the second round of the AHP WRaP FlexFund. Many congratulations to the successful applicants! The winning projects are as follows:

  • FlexFund Round 2 – Now Closed

    FlexFund Round 2 – Now Closed

    The second round of the AHP WRaP FlexFund is now closed. Applicants will be notified about the outcome in early August, with successful projects due to commence from April 2026.

  • AHPs Work and Health Event: The Three Shifts

    AHPs Work and Health Event: The Three Shifts

    ? Date and time: Thursday 27 November 2025  2-4pm? Location: MS TeamsThe event will be hosted by Dr Laura Evans and opened by Beverley Harden MBE FCSPIt will feature a keynote presentation from Rebecca Keating, author of Promoting work as a health outcome: guidance for AHP leaders – GOV.UKfollowed by Christine Joy FCIPD who will be talking…

  • Global Allied Health Leaders Network

    Global Allied Health Leaders Network

    Global AHP Leaders – Advancing Practice Conference.

  • AHP Workforce Survey Launched

    AHP Workforce Survey Launched

    The AHP Workforce PSP aims to work with the UK AHP workforce, along with representatives of the people and communities accessing their services, to identify the most important unanswered questions about the AHP workforce.The scope of the AHP Workforce PSP is defined as: Any aspects of the UK AHP workforce, including but not limited to…

  • Public & Patient Survey Launched

    Public & Patient Survey Launched

    Can you help shape better healthcare services for everyone? Your input will help us to focus on areas for future research and questions that matter most to you. ? Take our quick survey and have your say! It’s open to patients, carers, and anyone in the community who wants to help improve health services.”Researchers at…

  • Five New Projects Funded!

    Five New Projects Funded!

    We are delighted to announce the successful projects for the first round of the AHP WRaP FlexFund. Many congratulations to the successful applicants! The winning projects are as follows:

  • FlexFund Round 1 – NOW CLOSED

    FlexFund Round 1 – NOW CLOSED

    The first round of the AHP WRaP FlexFund is now closed. Applicants will be notified about the outcome in early August, with successful projects due to commence from September. Round 2 will launch in November 2025.