Covid-19

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Council has been heavily engaged in national discussions at the highest level. We have drawn on the contributions of our members and worked closely with governments in all four home nations, the two regulators, NHS leaders and arms length bodies, as well as unions and professional bodies. We have also engaged with students via the #150Leaders programme.

Joint statement on planned placements in England

7 May 2020 in Covid-19, England, Policy, Workforce

This joint statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Health Education England (HEE), the Council of Deans of Health and NHS Employers sets out how planned plac... Read More »

Joint statement on how we will support and enable the student allied health professional workforce to respond to the Covid-19 outbreak

3 Apr 2020 in Covid-19

A joint statement signed by the HCPC, the Chief Allied Health Professions Officers of the four nations, and the Council of Deans of Health has been published that outlines how allied health professions students will b... Read More »

Council of Deans of Health response to announcement on Covid-19 and the NHS workforce

19 Mar 2020 in Covid-19, News & blogs, News Releases

The Council of Deans of Health has responded to details announced today of plans to increase the NHS workforce to tackle Covid-19. Professor Brian Webster-Henderson, Chair of the Council, said: “We are working under u... Read More »

Council of Deans of Health position on Coronavirus (Covid-19)

11 Mar 2020 in Covid-19, News Releases

The current novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak presents a significant challenge for the entire world. Covid-19 is already affecting the delivery of healthcare programmes in universities across the UK. Universities ... Read More »