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The impact report of the UK Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Public Health Strategic Framework (2019-2024) demonstrates the significant progress made by the AHP community to embed public health into practice. The 2019-24 UK AHP Public Health Strategic Framework was the first example of a collaborative four nation professional approach to public health for allied health professionals. It was developed by the UK nations and the AHP professional bodies to provide a vision and plan to develop the AHP role in public health, build on the evidence base, and embed the principles of public health across the AHP workforce. Our vision for the 2019-2024 strategy was for AHPs to improve population health; public health to be a core element of all AHP roles; and the impact of AHPs on the population’s health and reducing health inequalities to be increasingly recognised.

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BADth and the AHPf have both submitted organisational responses to the NHS 10 Year Plan Consultation. You are invited to submit an individual response here: Project: Start here | Change NHS We encourage our members to highlight the following points when writing their response:

We would love to hear from people who have re-joined the HCPC Register after time away. From overcoming hardships to re-finding their professional calling, their ‘return to practice’ stories are often moving, the best thing about them? They inspire others.

We invite you to submit original works to be considered for the upcoming general issue of the Dramatherapy Journal. The journal encourages contributions by both practitioners and scholars, from diverse approaches and schools of thought in dramatherapy. We welcome submissions from allied disciplines, such as theatre and performance, arts therapies, psychology, anthropology, philosophy, cognitive science, and literature, that are relevant to dramatherapy and can shed new light on understanding its deep processes. We welcome a range of contributions, including:

We're seeking 2-3 trainees or recently qualified Dramatherapists to feature in our film, "I Want to Make a Difference." Share your story and discuss how Dramatherapy supports mental health. Project Details: Filming Date: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025 (approx. 1 hour) Location: London (venue TBC) Fee: Voluntary, travel expenses covered Application Deadline: Monday, 16th December 2024 How to Apply: Complete the application form.

Dr. Sue Jennings' keynote speech at the BADth Conference 2024 was a dynamic and interactive session focused on Neuro-Dramatic-Play (NDP). She explained NDP as a combination of brain activity, relational interaction, and playful creativity, essential for healthy psychological development. The session included theoretical insights on early attachment and practical activities like storytelling and improvisation, illustrating the importance of creativity and play in therapy. The audience engaged in creating and sharing stories, fostering a lively and connected atmosphere. Sue's talk highlighted the universal nature of NDP across cultures and its role in secure attachment and development.

Check out the new website for the Community for Allied Health Professions research.

Read the latest updates on: Stroke Association fellowship awards; Research Internship Programme; Impact of music therapy on health outcomes; Music therapy research conference; Research career scheme; Community Rehab network; Research in Rehab conference; and Music Therapy PhD funding.