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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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Council of Deans of Health responds to Spending Review
Following the announcements set out in the government’s June 2025 Spending Review, the Council’s CEO, Ed Hughes, said: “The Spending Review has signalled the government’s prioritisation of the NHS. Our members welcome the commitment of the 3%…
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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…
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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…