Category: News
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Council welcomes adult social care workforce strategy
The Council of Deans of Health welcomes today’s publication of a workforce strategy for adult social care which sets out recommendations to address the challenges this vital sector faces. Our…
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CEO Statement: 2024 General Election Result
Statement from Ed Hughes, CEO, Council of Deans of Health, following the results of the UK General Election 2024 On behalf of the Council of Deans of Health,…
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Council signs joint letter setting out priorities for next Government
In advance of the General Election on 4 July 2024, the Council of Deans of Health has joined with leaders from the higher education sector to ask the…
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Council congratulates former Chair and King’s Honours awardees
The Council would like to congratulate all those included in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2024 and in particular those who have been recognised for their contributions to healthcare and…
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Listen to our latest Council of Deans of Health podcasts everywhere!!
Our podcasts and webinar recordings are now available on multiple platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Overcast and Podcast Addict! Follow us on your favourite platform you don’t miss…
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July General Election Statement
With the announcement of a General Election on Thursday 4 July 2024 the Council of Deans of Health reiterates the key policies of our manifesto paper to deliver a sustainable…
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Response to HEPI report
A major new report by the Higher Education Policy Institute, A Minimum Income Standard for Students, has found that students studying outside London need £18,600 to have an acceptable…
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Joint letter on social care placements
The Council of Deans of Health has joined with Skills for Care to issue a letter of guidance and good practice in the provision of placements in social care settings.…
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Council responds to Spring Budget
Following today’s Spring Budget announcements from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ed Hughes, Chief Executive of the Council of the Deans of Health said: “Today’s Budget reiterates the centrality of…
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Council welcomes NAO workforce report
The Council of Deans of Health was glad to contribute to the National Audit Office’s report on NHS England’s modelling for the Long Term Workforce Plan. Following his engagement…
Latest publications and briefings
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Briefing: UCAS Applicant Statistics for January 2026
The University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) has published a statistical release providing core numbers for the January equal consideration deadline 2026. The Council has published a briefing which summarises some of the key…
Latest podcast episodes
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The Council of Deans of Health Wales and Council of Deans of Health Scotland have written to each of the major political parties in both nations ahead of the 2026 devolved elections. To support this work we have recorded a podcast with Professor Susan Dawkes and Dr Liz Mason, the convenors of CoDH Scotland and CoDH Wales, respectively. Speakers:…