1. 28 February 2016JPR APF The Edge Hill Advanced Practice Forum e.e.

2. Originated in 2006 With the first cohort of students studying the Post Graduate Certificate In Case Management (Long Term Conditions) Since had 9 events with interesting speakers and topics 28 February 2016

3. WHO? Anyone with an interest in Advanced Practice, or Advancing practice 28 February 2016

4. WHAT FOR? Making (appropriate) autonomous clinical decisions, at the point of care, without deferment or referral to any other professional is the fundamental benchmark of advanced practice. Especially when that decision is only clinically governed retrospectively. Roberts (2010) ‘Management and leadership of Advanced Practice’ In Smith, B. et al (eds) Core topics in Operating department Practice :leadership and management.Cambridge: Cambridge University Press pp.65-72 28 February 2016

5. WHY? Because the accountability inherent within the previous slide is scary, exciting, lonely, and humbling Need to raise the profile, and our game. Promote our professional development Network Promote our programme and university 28 February 2016

6. WHEN & WHERE? 2 times a year September /October February / March 28 February 2016

7. WHAT WILL HAPPEN? Networking Laughter and debate Showcase development CV enhancement 28 February 2016Footer Info Here

8. Aims: 28 February 2016

9. Interested? Look out for updates on the Edge Hill University web page 28 February 2016EDH AP FORUM