Published on: 14 October 2024
Today is National Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Day, and to celebrate, we're sharing quotes from some of the outstanding AHPs across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. These insights will help you better understand their roles and highlight their importance, both in general healthcare and specifically in the cancer care journey.
What is an Allied Health Professional?
Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) are a category of health professionals that provide a range of diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services in connection with health care.
Every day, our allied health professionals play a crucial role in treating, rehabilitating and improving the lives of patients.
AHPs represent the third largest professional group in the NHS workforce, made up of 14 diverse roles, which include:
- Art Therapists
- Dietitians
- Drama Therapists
- Music Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Operating Department Practitioners
- Orthoptists
- Osteopaths
- Paramedics
- Physiotherapists
- Podiatrists
- Prosthetists and Orthotists
- Radiographers
- Speech & Language Therapists
Hear from AHPs across South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw
Interested in a role as an Allied Health Professional?
Learn more about each featured role here: Roles in the allied health professions | Health Careers