Building a recognised and visible advanced practitioner workforce is a priority for the NHS; there is a clear and identified need for highly experienced clinicians who are trained to an advanced level of practice.
Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England
The framework offers opportunities for mid-career development of new skills such as prevention, shared decision making, and self-care.
Read more about the Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England.
Latest news
HEE to support Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Centre for Post Graduate Pharmacy Education to deliver fully funded pathway for advanced pharmacist practice
9 March 2023The first participants in a fully funded, supported e-portfolio pathway to recognise advanced pharmacist practice in England will get underway […]

New virtual network for advanced practice in learning disability and/or autism (multi professional)
13 January 2023Our new network for qualified advanced practitioners and consultants in learning disability and/or autism (including those aspiring to be or […]

Join our Advanced Practice Mental Health Network
11 January 2023The Advanced Practice Mental Health Network is on the move after a successful pilot. Evaluation data shows the positive impact […]
The Centre for Advancing Practice Launches Digital Badges!
16 December 2022Advanced Practitioners will be able to evidence their accredited education and training, securely and digitally, under a new scheme which […]
Launched today – Advanced Clinical Practice in Midwifery Capabilities Framework
10 November 2022Health Education England (HEE) has published the Advanced Clinical Practice in Midwifery Capabilities Framework which will enable organisations to put […]
Registration is now open for our Advancing Practice Conference 2022 – Empowering People, Transforming Care
26 September 2022Our flagship event, the annual conference, is our premier learning and networking opportunity at the cutting-edge of the Advancing Practice landscape is now open for registrations.

Second and third cohorts announced for the ePortfolio (supported) Route
5 September 2022The Centre for Advancing Practice is delighted to announce that funding has been secured for a second and third cohort to go through the ePortfolio (supported) Route.
Governance of advanced practice in health and care provider organisations
27 July 2022Credible governance of the processes for developing and implementing advanced practice in health and care provider organisations is central to […]

A new ePortfolio for Advanced Practitioners launched today
15 December 2021A supported ePortfolio route for advanced practitioners has launched yesterday. It will enable the education and training of Advanced Practitioners to be recognised by the Centre for Advancing Practice and help individuals working in advanced practice roles to be […]

Conference 2021
19 November 2021HEE’s Centre for Advancing Practice Conference 2021, Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Care, took place on 8th and 11th November 2021. This […]