The voice of the UK’s strategic academic leaders in healthcare education and research
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The Council of Deans of Health represents the UK’s strategic academic leaders in healthcare education and research. Our membership comprises over 100 university and further education faculties across the UK working together to strategically improve healthcare education, research and public health.
Our members educate
97%
Of all UK Nursing Students
100%
Of all UK Midwifery Students
95.5%
Of all UK Allied Health (AHP) Students
97.7%
Of all UK Postgraduate Health Students
Our members educate nearly all of the UK educated nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, delivering the future healthcare workforce of the NHS, charitable and private sectors.
Student leadership programme
The Student Leadership Programme is a unique opportunity for healthcare students. The year-long programme provides a cohort of 50 students with the essential knowledge to develop the skills needed to be leaders within the future healthcare workforce.
The funding clinic
Our website The Funding Clinic provides information on funding for students studying healthcare degrees in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Recent news
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The Council responds to OfS Funding Guidance Letter
The Office for Students (OfS) has received advice from the government which sets out the Strategic Priorities Grant funding available for distribution in 2025-26. OfS will allocate £1,348 million of funding in 2025-26. This represents a…
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Council response to RCN’s report on the nurse educator workforce in higher education in England
The Council of Deans of Health welcomes the RCN’s report on the nurse educator workforce in higher education in England…
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Council of Deans of Health UK Launches Partnership Between Australia and New-Zealand Counterparts
The Council is pleased to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australian Council of Deans of Health…
Latest blogs
Developing the Research Skilled workforce Project
A collaboration between the Southwest Clinical Schools, NHSE SW Regional Office and all health care organisations and HEIs…
Exploring Maternity Services for Marginalised Groups
The Council of Deans of Health is keen to explore and showcase examples of effective collaboration between universities…
Addressing the UK’s Health Crisis through Collaboration
A guest blog by Nicola Perrin, CEO at the Association of Medical Research Charities. By 2040, nearly 1…
The Research Capacity and Capability Project
The Council of Deans of Health is keen to explore and showcase examples of effective collaboration between universities…
Blog: Looking Ahead to Establish Principles of Generative AI in Healthcare Education
The CoDH Innovation and Pedagogy group is leading the change in developing high-level principles for integrating AI into…
Closing Innovation Month 2025
by Ed Hughes, CEO and Josie Turner, Policy Officer The Council of Deans of Health has delivered an…
Student’s Innovation: Creating an Educational Video for Day Surgery Patients
A student’s initiative to create a video for Day Surgery service users and highlighted the importance of student-led…
The Value of Simulation in Radiography, a student’s perspective
Francesca Dixon reflects on how simulation has become a vital part of diagnostic radiography training, offering students a…
The Value of Simulation in Radiography, a student’s perspective – Innovation Month 2025
This blog reflects the views of the author. The Council of Deans of Health has a wide membership…
Upcoming events
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Summer Conference 2025
Bookings now open! Join us for the Summer Conference 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle from 10-12 June for an inspiring and insightful event.…
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State of the Nations: Convenor Updates from the Four Nations
In this webinar, we are joined by our four nation leads from across the UK to update members on recent successes, reflect on the…
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Autumn Conference 2025 (Booking opens June)
Venue: Cardiff Marriott Hotel. Further information will be available nearer the time but please hold in your diaries. Other relevant events
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Summer Conference 2026 (Bookings open 2026)
Venue: Queens Hotel, Leeds. Further information will be available nearer the time but please hold in your diaries. Other relevant events