The last few years, and particularly since the introduction of the Assisted Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) general practices have seen a huge growth in the number of allied health professionals (AHPs) working as part of their teams. From paramedics to podiatrists, occupational therapists to physiotherapists, pharmacists and dieticians, the multi-professional team is very much the present and future model of general practice.
With this development, employees as well as employers and patients are all getting used to new ways of working. The typical nature of a diverse general practice team is that AHPs are often one of only a few of their profession (sometimes the only one) in the practice or PCN and we know from research as well as experience this can feel isolating. New systems are having to be developed to support AHPs, supervision and mentoring is also having to adapt to embrace these varied roles. Add in to this that many AHPs are forging new roles often at an enhanced or advanced level, often undertaking additional study or qualification and it is easy to see the pressure that can feel overwhelming.
The Ambulance Staff Charity – TASC’s services | The Ambulance Staff Charity (theasc.org.uk) – financial/well-being
College of Paramedics – Paramedic Mental Health and Wellbeing (collegeofparamedics.co.uk) – well-being
The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund (thepbf.org.uk) – financial
About – PBF | Pharmacy Benevolent Fund – financial
Homepage – Pharmacist Support – well-being
Our hardship fund is here to support you – RCOT – financial
The Royal College of Podiatry (rcpod.org.uk) – financial
How we can support you | (hcpc-uk.org) – support during fitness to practice
Your health and wellbeing | (hcpc-uk.org) – well-being
Developing resilience | (hcpc-uk.org) – well-being
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