Funding and support available for practices to employ and train an Advanced Practitioner (previously known as ACP) whilst working towards completing the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, mainly via the apprenticeship route.
Suitable for Registered Nurses or Allied Health Professionals such as Paramedics, Physiotherapists and Pharmacists developing advanced clinical roles in primary care.
There are two elements to the funding:
- NHSE Training Grant – this covers clinical salary support for supervision of a trainee undertaking the course – See application process below, and full details in the handbook
- Course Fees – usually covered by the apprenticeship levy (for candidates not eligible to undertake the apprenticeship route, the traditional route can be considered for funding)
Note: The complimentary ‘ACP Ready’ teaching and support group sessions no longer run specifically for ACP trainees due to funding changes, however supportive teaching on a range of clinical topics is available via the funded Bitesize CPD Webinars instead.
When is it available?
The application process for organisations within North East and Yorkshire to apply for the NHS England support to train advanced practitioners in 2026/27 has now opened until 30th April 2026.
To apply for the NHS England Advanced Practitioner support, please click here.
More information on the offer, including details of the training grant, can be found in the North East and Yorkshire Faculty for Advancing Practice handbook as well as the clinical salary support guidance.
Key Points:
- The North East & Yorkshire Faculty Handbook contains details about the funding offer from NHS England, employers’ responsibilities/commitments and how to apply. If after reading these you still have questions, please email england.neyadvancedpractice@nhs.net
- Please note the document is a live document and may have updates added as and when.
- The deadline to apply is 30th April 2026 (dependent on numbers received)
- Each organisation applying must nominate a single contact to lead on the Advanced Practitioner process and act as a key liaison for all enquiries relating to Advanced Practitioners. All applications must be approved and submitted by the same lead contact.
- If you require any support completing the form or have any issues accessing the form, please email: england.neyadvancedpractice@nhs.net
- We aim to notify your organisation of the outcome within 6-8 weeks of submitting your full application.
- Please note once funding is confirmed, organisations need to apply to their preferred HEI and follow their application process.
Click here for the NEY Faculty for Advancing Practice website
If you would like any support around planning your application please also feel free to contact the HNY Training Hub on hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net
How long is it?
3 year apprenticeship (Year 1 & 2 involve weekly teaching, Year 3 involves a dissertation)
The preferred route of training is the ACP Apprenticeship, however, if candidates do not meet the criteria, the faculty can look at alternative funding for the traditional route.
What’s involved?
The scheme is open to the full variety of roles which practices may choose to develop into an ACP, examples include:
- Registered Nurses developing into an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
- Paramedics
- Physiotherapists
- Pharmacists
Practices who wish to support their staff to undertake a University ACP Masters programme should give careful consideration to how they will supervise and support their staff member as they complete the clinical element of these programmes; putting key learning into practice and moving into new ACP roles with the practice upon completion of their studies. Practices taking part in the scheme will develop an educational plan for the new ACP and have a named appropriate supervisor within the practice.
Information on Advanced Practice and the ACP Framework can be found here:
Welcome | Advanced Practice
The scheme also offers further support from the training hub, including regular peer-group support forums for linking in with peers, covering requested clinical topics and case based discussion learning.
For more information, please download our Info Pack and available resources below.
What funding is available?
The course primarily available as an apprenticeship, with fees funded via apprenticeship levy funding – for more details on this please see the Apprenticeship Information page
The NHSE training grant for 2025/6 is based on £10,7100 Per Annum (TBC), for those undertaking a full MSc.
Is there an alternative route for experienced advanced practitioners?
Their is an ePortfolio (supported) Route, which has been specifically designed to enable recognition with the Centre for Advancing Practice of existing, experienced advanced practitioners, who at the time of the expression of interest, are working clinically in advanced practitioner roles on a regular basis, and who have already completed their advanced practice experiential and educational learning mostly before 2017 when the Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England was published.
You can find full details here: ePortfolio (supported) Route – Advanced Practice (hee.nhs.uk)
Are there supervision guidance materials?
The NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice developed the below useful resources:
- Workplace Supervision for ACPs
- Readiness to become an Advanced Practitioner
- Supervisor Readiness Checklist
- Employer’s Advanced Practice Supervision Action Plan
How can I find out more or express interest?
Email – hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net
Phone – 01482 303986
