North West Faculty for Advancing Practice
July 2026 update
For further information about the Faculty and the Centre for Advancing Practice please have a look at our page on the website.
Faculty News and Updates
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Advanced Practice conference
Bolton NHS FT held their Advanced Practice Conference on 19th June. With a packed agenda journeying from AP in a breast service in Kenya to AP in the Microbiology lab, plenty of space to network, view posters, and share learning in the afternoon workshops, the conference truly celebrated the multiprofessional and diverse makeup of AP.
Call for examples of effective community based supervision
As part of ongoing work exploring the shift of advanced practice roles and training from acute hospital settings into community environments, we are keen to learn from what is already working well across the system.
We would welcome examples of novel, effective or successful models of supervision in community settings, including primary care, neighbourhood services, virtual or integrated teams. This might include creative approaches to clinical, educational or professional supervision, use of multiprofessional supervisors, innovative use of technology, or ways supervision has been adapted to support autonomy and complexity outside traditional hospital models. Please share any examples, learning or reflections, formal or informal, as they will help shape future thinking and guidance.
Examples can be sent to sarah.henry22@nhs.net or we can arrange a Teams meeting to discuss these models
Conferences, webinars and study days
Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership CPD event: Improving Care Beyond Hospital Walls
Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership are hosting a CPD event for APs, AHPs, Nurses and GPs, bringing clinicians and partners together to explore current challenges and emerging practice across community, primary care and acute pathways. The event will be held on Thursday 9th July. For more information please see: Advance Practice Collaborative :: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Advanced Practice in Mental Health Network Meeting
An advanced practice in mental health network meeting is being held on 24th July via Teams. The event is open to all trainees, aspiring and current APs in Mental Health. To find out more and join the network see information below and on the Futures page.
Research funding and engagement opportunities
NIHR Health and Care Professional (HCP) Internship Programme 2026/2027
Applications are open for the second cohort of the NIHR HCP Internship Programme, which provides the opportunity for health and care professions (not including doctors and dentists) to access predoctoral tailored and bespoke learning and development across the full range of research related career aspirations.
Further information including how to apply can be found here.
Closing date for applications is 6th July
NIHR Pre-application Support Fund
The NIHR Pre‑Application Support Fund provides up to 12 months’ flexible funding to help applicants at any career stage develop competitive career development award proposals, offering tailored support through training, placements and mentorship.
Further information and how to apply can be found here
Closing date for applications is 16th July
NIHR Health and Care Professional (HCP) Internship Programme 2026/2027
Applications are open for the second cohort of the NIHR HCP Internship Programme, which provides the opportunity for health and care professions (not including doctors and dentists) to access predoctoral tailored and bespoke learning and development across the full range of research related career aspirations.
Further information including how to apply can be found here
International Journal for Advancing Practice
Looking to stay up to date with the latest publications in the field of advancing practice? Wondering where to publish your latest research? Why not visit the International Journal for Advancing Practice
If you have any queries, please contact england.advancedpractice@nhs.net