Are you a commissioner? Are you aware of the the potential value - TopicsExpress

Are you a commissioner? Are you aware of the the potential value that AHPs (that includes music therapists) can bring to your services? We are key to integration, early intervention and supporting independence, yet the value of our workforce is not fully realised because of our limited voice in local strategic planning. Include AHPs in your planning to strengthen your workforce and provide the best care for patients. Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) are a large, relatively untapped public health resource with potential to impact on virtually every important issue affecting health and wellbeing. AHPs can improve lives and save health and social care services money by preventing falls, helping people back into work, supporting people to live independently, increasing children’s educational attainment, preventing and reversing obesity, increasing physical activity and improving emotional wellbeing. Read Linda Hindles post from PHE at: https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2014/11/06/allied-health-professionals-a-missed-opportunity-for-commissioners/