Over the past 10 years thenumber of physiotherapists working in NHS Scotland have increased by 37%.Locally it is for NHS boards to plan the number and skill mix of staff neededto deliver services in their areas including the recruitment of newly qualifiedstaff.We are also working inpartnership with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, NHS Education for Scotland anda National Solutions Group to address the current and potential challengesfacing the allied health professionals (AHP) workforce in NHSScotland, with aninitial focus on physiotherapists.This work includes exploringand developing potential educational solutions, including a developmentprogramme to enable newly qualified allied health professionals, to work inprimary care and community settings. The establishment of an AHP Bank...