experience . It is essential that all our services are underpinned by the best knowledge base , including scientific research complemented by real-world evidence directly relevant to the people who access our services .
This strategy spans the historic gap between researcher and clinician communities , bringing together their respective expertise , experience and insights more powerfully than before .
Each vision statement is underpinned by a strategic aim plus several strategic objectives , with descriptors of ‘ what good looks like ’.
How are we implementing the strategy ?
We are supporting CAHPR to ensure that AHP research , innovation and service improvement is explicitly included in the strategic priorities and operational plans of national , regional and local stakeholder initiatives .
For example , this strategy is embedded as one of the Enhanced Foundations in the AHPs Deliver five-year strategy , launched in June 2022 . That reinforces the expectation that cultural change for research and innovation needs to be driven from ‘ grassroots ’ upwards , as well as being supported through systems , processes and infrastructure .
Promoting a culture shift : Research is everybody ’ s business
The scope of the strategy addresses four domains . Each of these aspects are interdependent and are all equally important to achieve transformational impact and sustainable change .
• Capacity and engagement of the AHP workforce community , to implement research into practice .
• Capability for individuals to undertake and achieve excellence in research and innovation activities , roles , careers and leadership .
• Context for AHPs to have equitable access to sustainable support , infrastructure and investment .
• Culture for AHP perceptions and expectations of professional identities and roles that ‘ research is everybody ’ s business ’.
What are the key visions ?
What is the role of CAHPR ?
The Council for Allied Health Professions Research is the collective voice to promote the agenda for AHP research , innovation and quality improvement . Its national Strategy Board has been central to the development , launch and implementation of this strategy .
How can I get involved ?
To mark the anniversary of the strategy launch , CSP is hosting an exciting online event on behalf of all the AHP Associations on Wednesday 25 January 2023 , 10.30am – 2.30pm .
Be the first to hear invited presentations and announcements about the very latest research and innovation news , opportunities , networks and links . See selected exemplars to showcase the value and impact of AHP research and innovation . Look out for the booking link on Eventbrite https :// bit . ly / 3D8VGHp and on social media .
Words DR HAZEL RODDAM , Project Lead , and DR GILLIAN WARD , RCOT Research and Development Manager . For more information or to send comments , questions and your own experiences Hazel . Roddam @ hee . nhs . uk or gillian . ward @ rcot . co . uk .
Find out more
Download the strategy and resources at https :// bit . ly / 3TjgeCZ . Look for updates on social media @ NHS _ HealthEdEng @ HazelRoddam1 @ OfficialCAHPR # AHPResearch .
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