Join us for an inspiring masterclass series hosted by the Centre for Advancing Practice, designed to support the continued growth and excellence of the advanced and consultant practice workforce. This series brings together national leaders and subject matter experts to explore the latest developments in policy, practice, and professional development.
What to Expect
Each masterclass will offer deep dives into key areas of advanced practice, including:
- The 2025 Multi-professional Framework– Understand the latest updates and how they impact your role.
- Workforce Supervision – Explore Edition 2 of the national guidance and its practical application.
- Governance Standards – Learn about the new minimum standards for governance in advanced practice.
- ePortfolio for Recognition – Get the latest on how to use the ePortfolio to support your development.
- Consultant-level Practice – Discover the evolving expectations and pathways to consultant-level roles.
Featured Speakers
We’re proud to highlight just a few of the distinguished speakers already booked:
- Katie Cooper – National Head of Multi-professional Advanced Practice
- Julian Barratt – Head of Centre for Advancing Practice
- Robert Crouch – Expert in consultant-level practice
- Deb Harding – Specialist in supervision and educator development
Event Details
- Dates: Multiple sessions throughout the year.
- Format: Online
- Audience: Advanced/ consultant practitioners, advance practice leads, educators, supervisors, and healthcare leaders
- Cost: Free to attend (registration required)
Why Attend?
- Stay up to date with national policy and practice developments
- Gain insights from leading voices in advanced practice
- Enhance your professional development and leadership journey
- Gain practical insights
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of shaping the future of advanced practice.
Next event
Unlocking Potential: The Masterclass Series and NHS England’s Strategic Leap
Join us for an energising session in our continuing Advancing Practice Masterclass series, as we explore the current landscape of advanced practice in England and its strategic direction.
Beverley Harden, Katie Cooper and Julian Barratt from the Centre for Advancing Practice will set the scene by examining the three key shifts, strategic drivers, and implementation priorities—providing essential context to support advanced practice leaders in driving impact across the NHS. This session will include a strategic update from NHS England, highlighting national priorities, future developments, and the pivotal role advanced practitioners play in transforming care delivery. Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to align your team with the national vision, this session will equip you with the insights and strategic context needed to shape the future of advanced practice.
Date: 27th Jan 2026
Time: 12:30 to 13:30
Upcoming masterclass events
Multi-professional Consultant Practice Unpacked: Progress, Purpose, and Possibilities
This masterclass explores the evolving landscape of Multi-professional Consultant Practice across the NHS. Join us for a timely update on current developments, emerging expectations, and the strategic direction shaping this advanced level of practice. Through insights from national workstreams and real-world examples, this session will unpack what’s happening now—and what’s on the horizon—for Consultant-level practitioners.
Date: 10th Feb 2026
Time: 12:30 to 13:30
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities and Autism
Join us for an illuminating session in our continuing Advancing Practice Masterclass series, as we unveil the impact of advanced practice in mental health and learning disability & autism.
Sarah Goodhew, Helen Jennings, and James Cook from our Regional Faculties for Advancing Practice, will set the scene by examining the impact of advancing practice in mental health and learning disability & autism within the context of the three shifts from: hospital to community, analogue to digital and sickness to prevention. Examples of the benefits of advanced practitioners in mental health and learning disability will be shared, demonstrating the benefits of this level of practice within an evolving context. This session will include signposting to resources to enable you to develop further understanding of the impact of advanced practice roles in your services.
Date: 17th March 2026
Time: 12:30 to 13:30
Maximising Our Impact to Reduce Health Inequalities
Reducing health inequalities is everyone’s business, but knowing how to translate insight into meaningful action can feel challenging.
Multi-professional advanced and consultant practitioners are uniquely positioned to drive improvements in equity through their clinical expertise, system leadership, education, and collaborative practice. However, many still lack the confidence, clarity, or practical tools needed to turn good intentions into measurable impact.
This free masterclass is designed to change that.
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking session that brings the realities of health inequalities to life. We will move beyond theory to explore what you can do, right now, within your scope of practice. This session will highlight practical examples showing how everyday decisions, behaviours, leadership actions, and systemwide influence can help narrow the gap.
Chaired by Professor Jamie Waterall, England’s Deputy Chief Public Health Nurse, this dynamic discussion brings together leading voices from across health and care, including Professor Habib Naqvi MBE, Dr Dianne Addei, Linda Hindle OBE, Claire Scothern, and Janine Ord.
Together, they will share insights, challenge assumptions, and offer actionable approaches that practitioners at all levels can apply within their own roles, services, and organisations. Whether you are delivering frontline care, shaping education, influencing pathways, or leading at system level, this session will support you to maximise your impact in reducing health inequalities.
Session objectives:
- Understand why reducing health inequalities is a responsibility shared across all health and care roles.
- Build confidence in identifying practical actions you can take to reduce inequalities in your day-to-day practice.
- Explore core principles that underpin effective and equitable health and care delivery.
- Learn from real-world examples demonstrating how individuals and teams are making a measurable impact.
- Reflect on how leadership, culture, and everyday decisions influence outcomes for underserved communities.
- Leave with actionable ideas you can apply immediately within your role, team, or organisation.
Panel Members:
- Professor Jamie Waterall, Deputy Chief Public Health Nurse for England, DHSC
- Professor Habib Naqvi MBE, Chief Executive, NHS Race and Health Observatory
- Dr Dianne Addei, Director, National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme, NHSE
- Linda Hindle OBE, Deputy Chief AHP Officer for England and National Engagement Lead for Emergency Services, DHSC
- Claire Scothern, General Manager Children’s Services, Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
- Janine Ord, Head of Population Health, Health Inequalities and Population Health Team, NHS Dorset
Date: 23rd April 2026
Time: 12:30 to 13:30
