Policy

This report draws on the data collected in 2019 from the Council’s members about the profile of the academic healthcare workforce as well as recruitment and retention issues. The analysis provides noteworthy dif... Read More »

The Council of Deans of Health Scotland has welcomed the Integrated Health and Social Care Workforce Plan published by Scottish government. The plan commits to increasing the student nursing and midwifery intake by 5%... Read More »

On 18 December 2019, the Government announced new student support arrangements for most undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare students. Further details were announced on 19 January 2020, outlining which profession... Read More »

The Council of Deans of Health has greeted the announcement of non-repayable grants for healthcare students as a positive move to attract more students to these professions and reduce workforce shortages. The Council,... Read More »

Health educators have welcomed data showing an increase in applicants and acceptances to nursing courses in 2019 but have called for sustained investment in healthcare education to meet growing workforce needs. The se... Read More »