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

Health Educators work in hospitals and community settings. They provide health education to adults, children, community groups, students, and staff. They develop relevant programs and events which promote wellbeing, nutrition, healthy habits, and management of chronic health conditions. In hospitals and schools, health educators can tailor education programs to suit the educational and training needs of the stakeholders or audience. In the community, Health Educators play an important role in identifying health needs, educating individuals and groups, and connecting them to services and support. Health Educators need a Health Science, Nursing, allied health or medical qualification.