We are very pleased to welcome University College Man, Isle of Man into membership of AAPE UK. Dr Lyz Howard contacted us as the Programme Leader for the first MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme delivered on the Isle of Man.
This demonstrates how AAPE UK is increasingly recognised within the Higher Education Institution community as a key association to join for all involved in advanced clinical practice education.
A key goal for 2020 is to increase our membership further to this is a great start to the year.
The Welsh Advanced Practice Educators Network (WAPEN) shares AAPE UK's concern regarding the sentiment, principles and language used in the recent BMA survey and does not consider these to reflect the values of respectful, collaborative and patient-centred healthcare practice.
Read MoreBritish Medical Association (BMA) (2026) Preventing doctor substitution. Available at: https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/nhs-delivery-and-workforce/workforce/preventing-doctor-substitution The characterisation of advanced practitioners as a form of “doctor substitution” is not supported by UK policy, regulation, or professional consensus. Advanced practice is clearly defined as a level of practice within existing regulated professions, achieved through additional education, training, and experience, and delivered […]
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