Developing a Research Ready Allied Health Profession Workforce: where should the conversation start? Authors: Dr Nicky Eddison and Dr Ros Leslie Trust: RWT The publication of Health Education England’s Research and Innovation strategy for Allied Health Professions (AHPs)1 in January 2022 has been seen as a real opportunity for transformational change in AHP research and innovation, reputation, influence and impact on services. At the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, we have considered how best to embed this strategy within our services. As a result, we have developed a “Community of Research Practice (CORP)” which is a multi-disciplinary initiative creating a network open to all staff regardless of grade or experience, to bring people together to discuss the research and innovation happening within the Trust. An integral part of CORP is the quarterly seminars which provide a forum for sharing research experiences, findings, and outcomes, with discussion and enquiry beyond one speciality and across the organisation.
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