North West Faculty for Advancing Practice
November 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
NHSE NW Advanced Practice Funding for MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Programme – 2027/28
NHSE NW Advanced Practice are pleased to announce the launch of the 2027/28 funding application process to support the educational training for MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Autumn 2027 and Spring 2028 cohorts) from Monday 9th November 2026.
The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 26th February 2027 and the outcome letters will be sent to organisations mid-April 2027.
Please note there will be no waiting list process in 2027.
Celebrating the Greater Manchester Advanced Practice Conference 2026
On Friday 18th September, Greater Manchester Training Hub hosted the Primary Care Advanced Practice Conference 2026 at the University of Greater Manchester. The event brought together Advanced Practitioners (APs), expert speakers and partners from across Greater Manchester for a day of learning, collaboration, networking and celebration.
The day was full of energy and enthusiasm, featuring inspiring speakers, engaging breakout sessions and valuable opportunities to connect, share knowledge and learn from colleagues.
Thank you to all the delegates, speakers and sponsors who helped make the conference a success. Watch the highlights from the day here.
A huge well done to everyone involved in organising and contributing to the event, and thank you to all those who attended and helped make the day such a success.
Thank You to Our Trainee Advanced Practice Council
Following the final meeting of the Trainee Advanced Practice Council on 6th October, we would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has been part of the Council. The experiences, perspectives and contributions of our Trainee AP Council members have been incredibly valuable, helping to bring the trainee voice into the work of the Faculty. We are hugely grateful for the time, commitment and enthusiasm of everyone who has participated and supported the Council and we wish all our trainee colleagues every success as they continue their Advanced Practice journeys.
National Education and Training Survey (NETS) - open now
The National Education and Training Survey (NETS) opened on Tuesday 6th October and will run for eight weeks, closing on 1st December 2026. NETS provides an important opportunity for learners and trainees to share their experiences of practice learning, highlighting what is working well and where improvements could be made.
You can complete NETS here or by scanning this QR code.
This year, for the first time, the Educator Voice Survey will run alongside NETS, providing clinicians who supervise learners and trainees with an opportunity to share their own experiences and perspectives. We encourage learners, trainees and educators across the North West to take part and have their voice heard.
You can complete EVS here or by scanning this QR code.
Conferences, webinars and study days
Reminder: Advancing Practice Week 2026: 8th - 14th November 2026
Celebrating Excellence. Sharing Learning. Shaping the Future.
Advanced Practice week is back for 2026, bringing together advanced practitioners, employers, educators, supervisors, trainees and professional leaders from across England to celebrate the impact of advanced practice and support its continued growth.
Hosted on the NHS Futures platform, the week will feature a series of lunchtime masterclasses taking place Monday to Friday, 12:30–13:30, showcasing key aspects of advanced practice. Registration is available via the FutureNHS collaboration platform.
Sessions include:
Monday: Unlocking the Power of the Centre Portal
Tuesday: Supporting Success: Supervision in Advanced Practice
Wednesday: Enabling Excellence, Recognition and Impact (live from Birmingham)
Thursday: Digital by Design: Empowering Advanced Practitioners
Friday: Maximising Your Impact to Reduce Health Inequalities
Whether you are a trainee, qualified practitioner, educator or leader, Advancing Practice Week offers an opportunity to learn, connect and celebrate the impact of advanced practice across health and care.
Research funding and engagement opportunities
NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Application Development Awards
The NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme is offering Application Development Awards to support researchers in developing high-quality proposals for future HTA funding applications. Awards of up to £150,000 are available to help teams generate the evidence, partnerships and preparatory work needed to strengthen subsequent applications to the HTA Programme or relevant commissioned funding opportunities. This is a single-stage funding opportunity, with applications closing on 12th November 2026 at 13:00.
Find out more: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Application Development Awards
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