Strategy 2030
The Council of Deans of Health is the voice of the UK’s strategic academic leaders in healthcare education and research, representing over 100 institutions that educate around 200,000 current and future nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals. Together, our members create a sustainable, high-quality environment for education and research, and deliver the future healthcare workforce of the NHS, charitable and private sectors.
The Council works to amplify the voices of our members and advance the sector for the public good – shaping national policy, fostering innovation, and supporting the development of a future-ready health and care workforce. Through strong connections with our members and active engagement with government and stakeholders, we promote high-quality education and research as the foundation of a sustainable, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.
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Rooted in the insights of our members and responsive to a rapidly evolving sector, our 2030 strategy sets a bold and forward-looking framework, reflecting the ambitions, challenges, and opportunities shaping health education and research.
Grounded in our core values of inclusion, impact, collaboration, and integrity, and built around three interconnected aims – supporting our members, building our community, and driving system change – our strategy will ensure the Council remains a trusted and influential voice in strategic academic leadership in Healthcare Education and Research across all UK nations and regions.