1. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT NMAHP FORUM
FIONA COOK
NHS Lothian

2. Professional and Practice Development NMAHP Forum

3. History and Background
PPDNF was established in the late 1990s with the purpose of bringing together nurses, midwives (and later, allied health professionals) interested in professional and practice development issues for support purposes, networking and ultimately to influence practice throughout Scotland.

4. PPDNF purpose
The PPDNF is an independent community of practice in Scotland.
It supports Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals to positively influence the Scottish Health Service agenda through practice development.
This involves networking, communication and sharing of ideas, tools, expertise and values.

5. What’s in it for you
Links with other health professionals to share and develop good practice
Professional development (CPD
Networking and personal interaction
Practice Development meetings/conferences in Scotland
Action Learning Sets

6. How do you join?
Check out the PPDNF website