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Allied Health Professions (AHPs’) day 2021

Allied Health Professions (AHPs’) are the third largest healthcare workforce in the NHS.

AHPs’ Day is an annual opportunity for AHPs to come together and celebrate being part of the AHP family, and the day gives an opportunity to showcase to others the impact they make to the delivery of high quality care.

Mr Thomas Santarius - The key role AHPs play in rehabilitation

As part of AHP day, we spoke to Mr Thomas Santarius, consultant neurosurgeon at CUH, who told us about the vital role speech and language therapists play in neuro rehabilitation.

Paul Curtis - A patient's story of AHPs and recovery

Barely able to whisper and unable to swallow even his own saliva, Paul required regular suctioning day and night, and a feeding tube to prevent dehydration and weight loss.

In focus - physiotherapists

We spoke to two physiotherapists, Ethan and Isabelle, to find out their journey to CUH and why they love being an AHP.

Erin - The life of a prosthetist / orthotist

We spoke to Erin, a prosthetist / orthotist at CUH, who tells us about her role at our hospital.

In focus - diagnostic radiographers

We spoke with three diagnostic radiographers who shared their experiences of working at CUH

CUH podcast - AHP discussion

In this podcast Richard Biram, consultant geriatrician at CUH, and Dr Helen Watson, Director of AHPs at CUH, give an insight into AHPs and the important role they play in patient recovery at our hospital.

Nathan - working with the CASEE team

Nathan shares his story of his journey with the Communication Aid Service East of England (CASEE) team here at CUH.

AHP award winners

AHP day is a national opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the roles of the 14 allied health professions and demonstrate their significant impact on patient care. These awards aim to celebrate our AHPs at CUH and their vital impact and contribution they make in improving the health and wellbeing of the population we serve.