Last week Allied Health Professionals across Wales came together to launch the Allied Health Professions Federation Cymru and share a joint manifesto ahead of the Welsh Senedd elections in 2026.
The Allied Health Professions Federation (AHPF Cymru) represents 13 of the Allied Health Professions in Wales. AHPF has existed across other parts of the UK for many years, but this is the first time there has been a presence in Wales. AHPF Cymru brings together policy and public affairs staff from across the 13 Allied Health Professions in Wales to work together to raise awareness of AHPs and inform health and social care policy.
At the Senedd event 26 March, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, James Evans MS, welcomed delegates and Minister for Children and Social Care, Dawn Bowden MS, gave the keynote address, Caroline Walters, Chair of AHPF Cymru outlined the key priorities and vision of AHPF Cymru in its first year.
The group has three strategic priorities.
- Workforce
- Service Transformation/The Future of Health and Social Care
- Visibility of AHPs/Leadership
AHPF Cymru’s vision is that the Allied Health Professionals workforce is positioned to improve the health and well-being of the population in Wales. Its mission is to provide collective AHP leadership and representation to influence national policy and guidance at a strategic level.
The Joint manifesto for 2026 focusses on five key areas, calling for political parties to prioritise
1- A national workforce strategy for AHPs
2 - A healthy and fit workforce
3 - Widening access to the profession
4 - Investing in local health and social care infrastructure
5 - Universal access to AHP services in treatment pathways
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