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

Orthoptists work independently or in multidisciplinary teams in a range of settings, including hospitals, private practices, and community health clinics. They work with both adults and children to examine, diagnose, and treat eye diseases and conditions. Orthoptists work collaboratively with Ophthalmologists to investigate and manage eye disorders and manage patient care, including pre and post operative care. Orthoptists have undertaken a Bachelor of Orthoptics, or Master of Orthoptics after a relevant health science degree and are registered with the HCPC.