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
Events and Projects Officer
This role is an exciting opportunity to join the staff team of the Council of Deans of Health to support the delivery of our programme of conferences, webinars and themed months, and work on existing and new projects. The Council of Deans of Health is the representative body for…
Recent news
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Council of Deans of Health Welcomes 10 Year Health Plan
On the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan for England, Ed Hughes, CEO of the Council of Deans of Health, has issued the following statement: “The Council of Deans of Health welcomes the 10 Year Health…
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New Report: Clinical researchers in the United Kingdom: Building capacity to improve population health and promote economic growth
The Council of Deans of Health is pleased to share a new report identifying a set of key actions to…
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Council of Deans of Health meets with Minister of State for Health Karin Smyth MP
Professor Alison Machin, Chair of the Council of Deans of Health, and Ed Hughes, the Council’s CEO, were pleased to…
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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…
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…
Emergency Care through a Neurodivergent Lens: A Radiographer’s Research Journey
Ben Potts, a diagnostic radiographer and part-time doctoral researcher, shares how his PhD is tackling inequalities in emergency…
Advancing Occupational Therapy: a New Strategy for Research and Innovation
Cross-sector collaboration across charities, public bodies, and industry is vital to tackling the UK’s rising burden of major…
Developing AHP Clinical Academic Capacity and Capability
A collaboration between East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust and the associated Suffolk and North East Essex…
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…
Emergency Care through a Neurodivergent Lens: A Radiographer’s Research Journey
Ben Potts, a diagnostic radiographer and part-time doctoral researcher, shares how his PhD is tackling inequalities in emergency…
Advancing Occupational Therapy: a New Strategy for Research and Innovation
Cross-sector collaboration across charities, public bodies, and industry is vital to tackling the UK’s rising burden of major…
Developing AHP Clinical Academic Capacity and Capability
A collaboration between East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust and the associated Suffolk and North East Essex…
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…
Upcoming events
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Nursing Placement Strategy launch event
Skills for Care, in partnership with the Council of Deans Health and Buckinghamshire New University, are launching the first ever strategy for social care…
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Council of Deans of Health response to 10 Year Health Plan
Following this month’s publication of the 10 Year Health Plan for England, the Council will be hosting a webinar reflecting on the details of…
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Autumn Conference 2025
Join us for the Council’s Autumn Conference, a gathering of health education leaders, policymakers, and sector influencers. This year’s conference will focus on strategic leadership,…