OAHP’s vision is to respond to major challenges facing healthcare such as healthy ageing, multimorbidity and mental health, AMR and the best use of digital tools to improve care and patient self-management. OAHP will build on its track record of discovery, translation, innovation and education to create an infrastructure that accelerates the testing of innovations from all healthcare stakeholders to deliver patient benefit. OAHP will create a dynamic research culture through promotion of multidisciplinary working and collaboration, extending healthcare research and education into new disciplines. OAHP will draw on skills and resources across both Universities and Trusts, drawing on expertise in social studies, sports science, geographical analysis and the built environment.

OAHP’s purpose is to harness the Partners’ collective expertise, capabilities and infrastructure from across a wide range of fields including discovery, translation, education and commercialisation. OAHP will provide the platform to promote multidisciplinary research including all clinical and allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, paramedics, social workers, working together with patients.