Resource: AHPs Deliver

AHPs Deliver – Strategy for England (2022–2027)

The strategy sets out how Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) will drive improvements in health, care quality, and workforce sustainability. It builds on AHPs into Action and aligns with the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan.

Vision:
AHPs as leaders in delivering person-centred, equitable, and digitally enabled care, reducing health inequalities and supporting system transformation.

Core Foundations:

• Inclusive leadership and anti-racism
• Workforce planning: right skills, right place
• Research, innovation, and evaluation
• Digital and data-enabled practice

Five Focus Areas:

1. People First – Prioritise staff well-being and retention.
2. Optimising Care – Improve access, efficiency, and outcomes.
3. Social Justice – Tackle health inequalities and promote fairness.
4. Environmental Sustainability – Embed greener practices.
5. Professional Community – Strengthen identity, collaboration, and leadership.

Implementation Framework:

• Four accountability levels: individual, provider, system, region.
• Self-assessment prompts for progress tracking.
• Practical resources: toolkits, job planning guides, leadership development, digital transformation support.

Why It Matters:
AHPs Deliver provides a roadmap for modernising services, empowering professionals, and ensuring the NHS workforce is skilled, inclusive, and future-ready.