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

Dietitians work in community health centres, hospitals, private health clinics, research organisations or in the food services industry. They assess and improve the nutrition and diet for patients with a range of health conditions. They plan menus for aged care residences, collaborate with health and medical professionals regarding patient care and nutrition management, create educational and technical information regarding nutrition and food, and they make recommendations and give advice to agencies, primary and secondary care institutions, and the private sector. They have undertaken a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, or a Master’s degree in Dietetics following a relevant science/health science degree. Degree apprenticeships are also available in this field. Dieticians register with the HCPC and they can also join the British Dietetic Association. Dieticians can specialise in clinical areas of Dietetics, such as cancer care, diabetes, HIV care, critical care, paediatrics or geriatric care, where they assess and treat more complex health and dietary issues, and undertake specialised procedures such as parenteral (tube) nutrition.