AHP song shortlisted in national awards
An innovative way to introduce children to the variety of roles that Allied Health Professionals play in CPFT and the NHS has been shortlisted in this year's Advancing Healthcare Awards.
'The AHP Song' was written and recorded by a group of CPFT AHPs including music therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists and many more. To coincide with AHP day in October 2024, CPFT staff shared the song with primary schools across the area and asked them to play the song to help educate youngsters about the different areas of their work.
The catchy, inclusive tune captivated young minds, introducing them to 14 AHP professions through lively music, actions, and animations. It wasn't just a fun activity; it was a strategic tool to educate and inspire children about AHP career possibilities, while also providing families with relatable treatment information.
Now the song has been shortlisted in the 'Award for developing the AHP and healthcare science workforce' category.
Caroline Stackhouse, Deputy Chief of AHPs, said: "We are delighted to have been shortlisted. The song and its accompanying resource pack reached 250 schools across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Combining creativity, education, and inclusivity, this project aimed to inspire the next generation and sustain the AHP workforce. The response we had was amazing and we really hope that we can inspire young people to find out more about what we do."
The Trust has more than 400 allied health professionals – making them the second largest workforce at the organisation behind nurses – and more than 100 AHP support staff.
You can watch a video of the song on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5c1NGoblDs.
CPFT staff will find out if they have been successful at the awards ceremony on 23 May in London.
