Motion 45
Prevention, Workforce Sustainability & Equitable Access to Allied Health Professional (AHP) Services
“That this Congress notes improvements in life expectancy in Scotland have stalled, and Scotland’s health is worsening. UK Government austerity, the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently the cost-of-living crisis have eroded the health of our population and widened inequality.
“The Scottish Government has made it clear that prevention is a key priority, and the ambition to prevent illness and tackle inequality must be matched with investment, workforce planning and infrastructure.
“Nutrition is one of the most powerful, evidence-based tools we have to prevent ill health and reduce inequalities. Timely and equitable access to dietitians and the wider AHP workforce is essential to turn the ship around in Scotland, they must be recognised as essential across sectors.
“Congress calls on the General Council to lobby the Scottish Government to:
- expand and diversify routes into AHP professions, by working with universities, colleges, employers, and professional bodies to develop graduate apprenticeships;
- invest in AHP-led, community-based health and social care hubs, enabling diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation services to be delivered closer to people’s homes; and
- guarantee equitable access to AHP services for every person in Scotland, as a core part of their treatment and recovery pathway.”
Mover: British Dietetic Association (BDA)
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