Realising Potential: An Action Plan for Allied Health Professionals in Mental Health

The allied health professions ( AHPs) in mental health are a key part of the workforce and have knowledge, skills and approaches that are highly valued by service users and carers. AHPs help individuals to maximise their potential and enable productive and independent living.

This three-year action plan provides a blueprint for maximising the AHP contribution to supporting people with mental health problems of all ages, both within mental health services and in mainstream settings. It provides strategic direction for AHPs in mental health and is designed to promote their contribution to the modernisation of mental health services in Scotland.