There is always lots going on in the South West! Below you can find a our latest updates and planned events.

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Advanced Practice Networks of Practice in the South West

We support several networks of practice within the region. These groups are an opportunity for Advanced Practitioners and those interested in Advanced Practice in the region to connect with others in their scope of practice and share experiences, discuss challenges and build professional relationships. Below are a list of networks and signup links.   

Advanced Practice Surgical Community of Practice  
This group meets virtually four times a year. Meetings are at 09:00 on a Thursday.   
Chair: Hayley Kirtland, Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.  
You be part of the Surgical community of practice by following this link  

Community Advanced practice and Consultant practice Network of Practice  
This group meets virtually every other month.  
Chair: Vivian Zinyemba, Consultant Practitioner, Wiltshire Health and Care  
You can sign up to be part of the Community network of practice by following this link  

Learning Disability & Autism Advanced and Consultant Practice  
Chair: James Cook, Consultant Nurse (Learning Disabilities & Autism), University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust  
You can sign up to be part of the Learning Disability & Autism Advanced and Consultant Practice community of practice by following this link  

Advanced Practice Care Home Primary Care Services Network
This group meets virtually 4 times a year.
Chair: Ed Waldron, Frailty Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Mid Dorset Primary Care Network
You can sign up to be part of the Advanced Practice Care Home Primary Care Services Network by following this link

Advanced Practice Paediatric Network of Practice 
Calling all qualified and training paediatric advanced practitioners in the south west region, you are invited to join the SW Paediatric Advanced Practice Network of Practice!
Chair: Vicki Le Huray, Paediatric advanced practitioner, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.  You can sign up to join the group via this link

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South West NHS England Advanced Practice Updates

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