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Allied health professionals
AHPs
Allied health professionals are the 14 professions in England that work alongside doctors and nurses.
Summary
- They include physiotherapists, paramedics, radiographers, dietitians, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists.
- They are the third largest clinical workforce in the NHS.
- Most are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Some see patients without a doctor's referral, such as the physiotherapists who work in GP practices.
Interview questions
- Which professionals other than doctors and nurses have you seen caring for patients?
- What does a physiotherapist add to the care of a patient after a stroke?
- Why does a doctor need to understand the roles of other professionals?
Practise answering these with a mentor
Our interview preparation has you answer questions like these out loud, with feedback on each answer.
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