Question reference: S6W-09559
- Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 1 July 2022
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 25 July 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce a flexible educational approach and adopt modern apprenticeships for podiatry in order to attract higher numbers to the profession and address the reported ageing workforce.
Answer
The Allied Health Professions (AHP) Education and Workforce Policy Review is currently examining whether AHP education provision, including podiatry, is congruent to the needs of our students and future workforce. Whilst recommendations have not yet been agreed, a subgroup focussing on educational solutions is examining different delivery models including apprenticeships.