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Publication - Impact assessment

Transforming Roles paper 9 - allied health professions advanced practice: equality impact assessment

Published
13 January 2026
From
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, +13 more … Chief Allied Health Professions Officer, Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Midwifery Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating Officer of NHS Scotland, Director of Health Workforce, Director of Mental Health, Director of Primary Care, Director of Social Care and National Care Service Development, Director-General Health and Social Care, Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate, +8 more … Chief Medical Officer Directorate, Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate, Digital Health and Care Directorate, Health Workforce Directorate, Mental Health Directorate, Population Health Directorate, Primary Care Directorate, Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care
ISBN
9781806436026

Guidance supporting fair, competency‑based pathways into allied health professions (AHP) advanced practice, improving consistency, equity, flexibility and person‑centred care across Scotland.

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Equality Impact Assessment

Title: Transforming Roles Paper 09: Allied Health Professions Advanced Practice

Summary of aims and desired outcomes:

Advanced practice roles maximise workforce potential by appropriately extending the professional and/or individual’s scope of practice. Transforming Roles Paper 09 provides national guidance to support the development and implementation of advanced practice roles in the Allied Health Professions (AHPs). It aims to embed:

  • A consistent national definition of AHP advanced practice
  • A consistent national job title for AHP advanced practice roles
  • Clear national guidance to maximise the contribution of AHP advanced practice roles across Scotland.

Desired outcomes include:

  • Greater clarity and consistency in workforce planning and role development
  • Enhanced recognition of the impact of AHP advanced practice
  • Support for education, governance and career progression pathways
  • Improved quality, safety and sustainability of health and social care services

Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate

Division: Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health Professionals and Healthcare Science Strategy and Policy

Team: Allied Health Professionals Strategy and Policy

Contact

Email: cno@gov.scot

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