The Allied Health Professions Support Service (AHPSS) is a UK wide service based at the University of East London.
The AHPSS is a free service funded by the department of health. Our dedicated team of professionals offer information, advice and practical help for disabled students studying for GCSE, 'A' Level, Access to HE or other relevant qualifying programmes for entry into the following Allied Health Professions:
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Dietetics
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Occupational Therapy
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Podiatry
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Physiotherapy
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Speech and Language Therapy
AHPSS works with students studying on BSc and MSc degree programmes leading to a qualification in one of the above professions and also provides services to disabled people currently working in these professions.
Thinking of a career in an Allied Health Profession?
Did you know there are already large numbers of disabled people working as Allied Health Professions (AHPs) in the NHS, private practice, research, education and many other settings?
Information and advice
AHPSS can provide information and advice on:
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Careers in the following Allied Health Professions: Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy
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Education and employment including preparation and job seeking skills training
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) and the Access to Work (AtW) scheme
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How to choose and use assistive equipment and software
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How to study effectively
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Assessment of technical needs
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How to use technical and other equipment
We also have an international remit and have provided a variety of support to young people from all over the world.
Get in touch!
If you are thinking of a career in any of the Allied Health professions listed above, and would like further information or to arrange a visit to our fully equipped Resource Centre based at the University of East London, please contact:
Jane Owen Hutchinson (Manager AHPSS)
Mobile: 07748657457
Email: jane.owenhutchinson@rnib.org.uk
New website launched!
The Allied Health Profession Support Service (AHPSS) has launched its brand new website dedicated to supporting those with and interest in or currently working in a specific Allied Health Profession (AHP). The new website offers a wide variety of online resources and information including downloadable factsheets, to help support you in all aspects of your chosen Allied Health career.