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ePortfolios for Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Professions (AHPs) are at the heart of health and care, improving lives in every setting from hospitals to homes. They make up one of the largest and most diverse part of the health and care workforce, working across hospitals, community services, social care, education and the private sector.
AHP’s expertise is vital in helping people of all ages, whether through rehabilitation, preventative care, specialist clinical support and so much more. To keep pace with changing demands and evolving practice, they need clear and structured routes for professional development throughout their careers, ensuring they deliver safe, effective and person-centred care.
People Alchemy ePortfolios give AHPs and their employers a simple, structured way to capture learning, reflective practice and demonstrable competence across preceptorships, apprenticeships and advanced-practice routes.
Supporting development
Professional growth and evidence-based practice across the AHP workforce
Allied Health Professions are a vital part of the NHS workforce. Their development pathways — from preceptorship through to advanced practice — are central to safe, high-quality care. But supporting that journey can be difficult.
The People Alchemy ePortfolio platform is designed to make this an easier task. It enables mapping evidence to local and national frameworks, supports meaningful assessor and supervision conversations, and shows progression clearly over time. That clarity reduces administrative burden for educators and managers. It also gives health and social care workers the confidence that their development is visible, valued and ready to inform appraisal and career conversations.
AHPs need to:
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Evidence learning and reflection against professional standards
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Track progress clearly from early career to advanced roles
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Provide assurance to managers, educators, and regulators that competencies are met
Without the right tools, this becomes time-consuming and fragmented, creating pressure for staff, assessors, and organisations.
Delivering value
AHPs development journeys with People Alchemy
The People Alchemy ePortfolio platform provides a simple, transparent way for AHPs to record evidence, reflect on practice, and demonstrate achievements against recognised frameworks.
It supports both individual learning journeys and organisational oversight, making professional development easier to manage and more meaningful.
Already in use across the NHS for AHP preceptorships, Nursing Band 5–6 development pathways, apprenticeships, and ASYE programmes, the platform is proven to deliver value across healthcare.
Thank you, Paul and your team, for your customer service, support and ease of access to you for questions during build, it is much appreciated and made a big project feel much easier to achieve.
Professional Lead Staff Training & Development, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation TrustPlatform benefits
Positive outcomes with ePortfolios for AHPs
With the People Alchemy ePortfolio, AHPs are able to take ownership of their professional development and track their progress with confidence. Managers and educators gain clear visibility of competence and achievements, making it easier to support staff effectively. At the same time, organisations can evidence compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements, strengthening quality assurance and accountability.
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Frequently asked questions
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. Everything you need to know about our Learning Workflow Platform (LWP) is right here, or talk to us.
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Is the People Alchemy Learning Workflow Platform (LWP) data secure and fully GDPR compliant?
People Alchemy is hosted in a secure top tier secure data facility in the UK. All data at rest is encrypted. Our systems are regularly penetration tested and maintained in line with industry-wide data security best practice. Each user has a defined role and permissions which ensures they can only access the information that they need. People Alchemy complies with all relevant legislation including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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How does People Alchemy work if the learner does not have a computer or work email address, for example, logistics or retail staff?
Learners will need a computing device with a browser and the internet to access People Alchemy. If the delegates don’t have access to a computer, you could provide some loan tablets they can use while they are on a programme, or they could use their phone if they are willing to do so. As for notifications, these can be sent by SMS, or email, or both.
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Can I add notes to the learner’s pathway and portfolio?
Yes. There are several ways to add notes that are visible to the learner, or hidden from the learner but visible to admin users.
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Can a pathway be paused if necessary?
The pathway can be paused if the learner is on sick leave or on holiday, or is just behind their schedule and needs some time to catch up.
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What about people who are not IT literate?
We have found that there are very few people who cannot use the simple and intuitive system. People these days can use Facebook and other social systems. If they can do that, then they can use People Alchemy.
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Does the platform offer plagiarism checking technology?
Yes, the platform has an optional plagiarism checker plugin
Plagiarism checking technology to enhance learning & development programmes
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Can admin and other stakeholders add notes that would be available for any future investigation?
Yes. There is an audit trail and the ability to add notes at both the admin and assessor level. The whole clinical skills pathway can be exported to a PDF to be passed to an investigator should that become necessary.
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What’s the difference between ELFH and People Alchemy?
E-Learning for Health (ELFH) is a platform that provides digital learning content on healthcare and medical topics. It offers structured elearning modules, but it is primarily a content library—it delivers knowledge but does not manage the full learning process.
The People Alchemy platform, on the other hand, goes beyond elearning. It helps organisations structure, track, and manage the entire learning journey, ensuring that learners engage in all necessary activities—not just consuming content.
For programmes like the Care Certificate, preceptorships, and clinical skills assessments this means:
- A structured learning process – guiding learners through a sequence of activities over time, not just elearning modules.
- Tracking all required components – including practical demonstrations, assessments, supervisor sign-offs, and reflections.
- Ensuring knowledge application – helping learners demonstrate how they apply their learning in real-world scenarios.
In short, ELFH provides valuable content, but People Alchemy ensures that learners complete the full journey—gaining, applying, and demonstrating competence in a structured and trackable way.
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What exactly is an ePortfolio, and how does it work?
An ePortfolio is a digital collection of work, evidence, reflections, and achievements that showcases a user’s skills, competencies, and professional development. Users upload and organise materials online, making it easy to share progress with employers, educators, or assessors.
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Who typically uses an ePortfolio, and what for?
Organisations use ePortfolios for employee development, compliance tracking, professional accreditation, and demonstrating competency. Common users include healthcare professionals, educators, students, apprentices, and industry professionals.
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Can the ePortfolio platform be customised to reflect our brand?
Yes, the platform can typically be customised with your organisation’s branding.
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How user-friendly is your platform? What training or onboarding support is provided?
The platform is intuitive and designed for ease of use, with minimal training required for end users. For administrators, we provide onboarding sessions, documentation, and responsive customer support.
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Does the platform support multimedia uploads (video, audio, documents)?
Yes, users can upload various file types, including videos, audio clips, images, documents, and links.
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Is there a limit on storage or file sizes?
Our standard plans provide ample storage suitable for most organisations and training providers.
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Can users export their portfolios, and in what formats?
Users can export their portfolios into standard formats such as PDF, allowing easy portability and sharing.
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Does your platform integrate with our existing LMS or HR systems?
Yes, the platform can support integration with popular LMS, HR, and identity management systems through APIs or standard protocols.
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Is your ePortfolio accessible on mobile devices and tablets?
Yes, the ePortfolio platform is fully responsive and accessible from any internet-connected device, including smartphones and tablets.
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Who owns the data once uploaded to the ePortfolio?
Your organisation and users retain full ownership and control of all data uploaded to the platform.
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How long does it typically take to implement and start using your platform?
Most organisations can be up and running within days or weeks, depending on the complexity of your setup and any specific integrations required.
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What resources or support do you provide during initial setup?
We provide comprehensive onboarding support, including dedicated training sessions, user guides, and responsive customer support.
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What ongoing support services are included with your product?
Ongoing support includes access to a knowledgeable support team, online help resources, and regular system updates to ensure optimal usage.
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How do you handle feature requests or feedback from customers?
We actively seek customer feedback and regularly incorporate feature requests as well as new applications into our product roadmap to continually enhance our platform.
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Reporting and analytics: Does the platform provide reporting on user engagement and portfolio usage?
Yes, administrators have access to clear, detailed reporting on engagement, activity, and portfolio usage across your organisation.
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Reporting and analytics: Can we monitor compliance or track progress towards skills and competencies?
The platform includes built-in tracking features, allowing administrators to monitor user progress towards competencies, accreditations, or other milestones.
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Reporting and analytics: Is analytics data exportable for internal reporting purposes?
Yes, analytics data can typically be exported in formats like CSV or Excel, allowing easy inclusion in internal reports and dashboards.
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Technical specifics: Are there any system requirements or limitations we should know about?
Our SaaS-based ePortfolio requires only an up-to-date web browser and internet access. No special hardware or software installations are necessary.
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