CAHPR delivers activities aimed at building research capacity and capability at local and national levels for all allied health professionals (AHPs) – from the research curious to the experienced researcher. We are committed to supporting AHP researchers and to raise the profile and impact of AHP research.
If you do not see a hub in your area, look for your nearest consortium and join the mailing list of any hub, or several hubs, that are fairly local to you. This way, you will receive regular updates about research activities and opportunities taking place in those hubs. You can also join any on-line CAHPR events, even those delivered by hubs elsewhere in the UK.
We have 20 regional hubs around the UK. Each hub is part of a consortium. The hubs are the best way to get involved in the CAHPR community, whether you are just starting out and are research curious or if you are a research champion, leader and teacher. Tap into your regional hub or join a CAHPR webinar.
Our regional hubs offer a friendly space which supports:
22 September 2025
Digital Training for AHPs
3 September 2025
NIHR Senior Research Leader Programme opportunity
3 September 2025
NIHR AHPs Developing Research Leaders Programme has selected its first cohort!
26 August 2025
Congratulations to Prof Julia Williams on receiving her Lifetime Achievement Award from the College of Paramedics
The CAHPR vision is to improve the health and care of the UK through Allied Health Professions (AHP) research, evidence-based practice, evaluation, and innovation.
Together, the CAHPR mission is to promote excellence and inclusive engagement in research, evidence-based practice, evaluation, and innovation in all allied health professions. We seek to raise our profile and influence, and improve the experiences, well-being, and outcomes of the diverse communities we work with.
CAHPR and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) created a scheme to have Research Champions based in regional clinical research networks, across the UK. Known as the CAHPR / NIHR Research Champions, they act as role models and connectors for Allied Health Professionals (AHP) across a local area. They are activists who champion the active involvement of AHPs in clinically-focussed research activities, and they build momentum, and maximise the visibility and impact of AHP research.
Research Champions
CAHPR houses a UK Directory of AHP Professors which was known as the CAHPR Professoriate. Use our directory to search for Professors
Our resources includes:
CAHPR is proactive in our pursuit of fair, accessible and inclusive research for all Allied Health Professions and Professionals (AHPs).
This area of the CAHPR website holds information about research projects and practice notes linked to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
This work was supported by Health Sciences University from Research England knowledge exchange funding for smaller and specialist institution.
You can contact us by email on office@cahpr.org.uk . For queries and guidance about research or for local advice, please contact your nearest hub.
