The Allied Health workforce is broad and diverse and includes health practitioners who work autonomously and in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams. 

In the UK, the Allied Health sector is set to grow into the future due to advances in technology and increasing demand for healthcare services, including holistic healthcare approaches. The sector encompasses many professional pathways and opportunities for career development and specialisation. See our list of job roles for more information on various Allied Health professions

Art, Drama or Music Therapists work in a range of community, educational, disability and healthcare settings, including in the hospital, and in paediatric, social care, geriatric, and palliative care settings. These therapies can influence a range of psychological, cognitive, health and well-being changes and benefits for individuals, families, and communities. Art, Drama or Music Therapists need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) after completing an approved postgraduate (Master’s) qualification.