14 October marks AHPs Day, a national celebration of the vital contribution Allied Health Professionals make across healthcare. At BAPM, we’re proud to recognise the exceptional work of neonatal AHPs, including dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists, who play an essential role in supporting babies and families throughout their care journey.
This year’s theme highlights “The 3 Shifts” - a vision for how AHPs are shaping the future of healthcare by:
- Moving care from hospitals to communities
- Shifting focus from treatment to prevention
- Transitioning from analogue to digital healthcare delivery
In neonatal and perinatal care, these shifts are already making a real difference. AHPs are helping families build confidence as they transition from hospital to home, promoting early intervention and prevention to improve long-term outcomes, and embracing technology to strengthen communication and family support.
Their work reaches far beyond immediate treatment; it is family-centred, preventative, and empowering, ensuring that parents and carers feel supported every step of the way.
"Allied Health Professionals are integral to delivering compassionate, high-quality neonatal and perinatal care. Their expertise, innovation and teamwork enrich everything we do at BAPM."
AHPs in Action: BAPM Resources
AHPs play a key role in implementing and shaping BAPM’s work on quality improvement and collaborative care. Two key resources highlight this impact:
