Key references for Allied Health Professions (AHP) students and practice educators, in relation to raising concerns and whistleblowing.
We are committed to continuously developing and updating guidance and processes for raising and escalating concerns to ensure that AHP staff, students, and service users are safe, well-informed, and supported.
Key developments in 2025/26 include:
All links to this page available in the AHP Practice-Based Learning Handbook
Please find below two key resources that support AHP practice educators in assisting students who wish to raise a concern during placement, as well as resources for practice educators who may need to raise a concern involving students on placement.
Key resources relating to AHP students considering undertaking the Whistle blowing process during practice placements . A key resource is the refreshed and updated AHP national whistleblowing guidance for students in Scotland 2026 found below.