The Practice Development Network for Allied Health Professions is made up of 10 Chairs (1 per profession to cover the whole of Scotland) and over 100 Network Representatives (1 per profession for each Health Board Area). Please click on the link below to view the AHP role definitions.
- AHP Role Definitions(Word, 33K, 9 Secs)
Network Objectives
The network aims to support the development of practice development activities for Allied Health Professionals in Scotland by:
- providing a national focus for the development of practice development for all Allied Health Professions
- supporting an infrastructure for Allied Health Professions which will develop and promote strategies to improve the quality of patient care
- developing models for measuring and validating the impacts of practice changes.
Practice Development Characteristics
- It focuses upon the improvement of patient care
- It incorporates a range of approaches
- It takes place in real practice settings
- It is underpinned by the development and active engagement of practitioners
- It is collaborative and interprofessional
- It is evolutionary
- It is transferable rather than generalisable
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The Value of the Network
- Ensuring best practice (including redesign) is recognised and shared across the country
- Learning from ideas and experiences generated from local projects and innovation, and sharing these with the national organisations and groups
- Focusing on key clinical topics to identify best practice and opportunities for improvement in patient care
- facilitating knowledge transfer across specialities, professions and organisations
How Will the Network Benefit Me?
Participating in network meetings and activities will help you achieve your Continuous Professional Development in line with Health Professions Council requirements.