Delivery of Allied Health Professions Enhanced Practice Pilot Training Across England

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NHS England awarded a contract to Coventry University, University of Derby, University of Cumbria, AECC University College, Sheffield Hallam University, and The University of Salford for the delivery of the Allied Health Professions Enhanced Practice pilot training model across England.

The contract, valued at £2,591,077, supports the first-year delivery of innovative and sustainable apprenticeship-funded training programmes, with employers expected to draw down on the levy to access course fees.

The pilot comprises 10 profession-specific lots with 30 places each: Lot 1 Occupational Therapists, Lot 2 Operating Department Practitioners, Lot 3 Osteopaths, Lot 4 Paramedics, Lot 5 Physiotherapists, Lot 6 Podiatrists, Lot 7 Prosthetists and Orthotists, Lot 8 Diagnostic Radiographers, Lot 9 Therapeutic Radiographers, and Lot 10 Dietitians.

Awards include Coventry University for Lots 1, 5, 6, and 10 (100 learners, £1,000,000), The University of Salford for Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8 (80 learners, £797,883), University of Cumbria for Lot 4 (30 learners, £300,000), Sheffield Hallam University for Lot 9 (20 learners, £200,000), University of Derby for Lot 2 (20 learners, £193,194), and AECC University College for Lot 3 (10 learners, £100,000).

No option to extend.