
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.
Featured Job
Principal Lecturer/Professional Lead in Nursing
Are you an experienced registered nurse that is passionate about providing contemporary evidence-based nursing practice? Do you want to take a lead in the learning and teaching of the next generation of nurses? An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced person to lead the…
Recent news
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The Council of Deans of Health hosts inaugural parliamentary reception
On Tuesday 25th March the Council of Deans of Health held its inaugural parliamentary reception. Hosted by Baroness Hoey in the House of Lords, members from across the country attended, enjoying afternoon tea and an opportunity…
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Council response to RCN report on nursing education
The Royal College of Nursing’s new report, Fixing the Leaking Pipeline – Addressing nursing education challenges, highlights the many challenges facing nursing…
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Statement on the announcement to abolish NHS England
In response to the announcement to abolish NHS England, Ed Hughes, CEO of the Council of Deans of Health has…
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Upcoming events
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Event
Coffee with the Council
Named members only This is a chance to speak with colleagues from the Council’s policy team and other members. The informal discussion will provide…
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Event
Launching our partnership with Australia counterparts
09.00-10.00 (BST), 16.00-17.00 (AWST), 18.00-19.00 (AEST), 20.00-21.00 (NZST) We’re delighted to formally launch our partnership between the Council of Deans of Health (UK) and…