These new Quality Standards for pre-registration interprofessional education (IPE) are the first of their kind in the UK and internationally. Based on research and national consultation, they give education institutions a robust and flexible framework that will foster collaboration, mutual respect, and effective professional relationships.

The Standards aim to prepare future health and social care professionals to work together across disciplines, placing patients, service users, families, and carers at the centre of care. By guiding curriculum design and delivery, the Standards will support the development of a workforce that is not only clinically competent but also collaborative practice ready. Details can be found here Quality Standards - CAIPE

This launch marks a significant step forward in shaping the future of integrated, person-centred care across the UK and beyond.

John Hammond, Professor of Interprofessional Practice, from the School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health at Canterbury Christ Church University, is a board member/ trustee of CAIPE and will play an integral role in the launch and through their work delivering the CAIPE strategy.

Professor Hammond said: “We welcome the new Quality Standards, which align well with our University Interprofessional Education and Learning Strategy 2024-27. As we embed these into our new curriculum, they will support students to learn to collaborate effectively for safe and effective practice in their future health and social roles. It also provides exiting collaborative opportunities for research both nationally and internationally.

“As a new trustee of CAIPE I am looking forward to supporting this initiative and help advance interprofessional education across the sector.”

Dr Paul Driscoll-Evans, Dean of School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health, commented on the benefits of being a corporate member of CAIPE: “Being a corporate member of CAIPE has enabled our institution to stay at the forefront of interprofessional education. The launch of these Standards provides a valuable resource for embedding collaborative practice into our programmes and strengthening our commitment to person-centred care.”

University supports new national standards to deliver connected compassionate care