In this episode we will be exploring the importance of workforce planning in relation to the development of the advanced practice workforce. We will explore this at a regional, system and organisation level, and discuss some of the key aspects and barriers to robust workforce planning in general, and specifically for advanced practice.

We hope you enjoy listening.

Host: Lou Buckle, NHS England South West, AdvancedPractice Education and Development Specialist Lead

Guests: Tony Overd, NHS England South West, Senior Workforce Planning Lead. Dan Hoare, NHS Somerset, Integrated Care System Workforce Planning Lead. Julie Reeve, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Associate Directorof Advanced Practice & Consultant Nurse in Emergency Medicine