Our groups
The Council delivers its policy work by working with its strategic policy groups and nation groups. Governance is provided by the Trustee Board which is supported by the Nominations and Remuneration Committee.
Strategic policy groups
Pedagogy and innovation
Fostering innovation and new technologies to increase the quality and quantity of future healthcare professionals with a particular focus on simulated learning and digital approaches to pedagogy and improved ways of teaching.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Working to make healthcare and healthcare education open to all across the country, combatting discrimination and extending opportunity to people of all backgrounds for workforce that better represents the country it serves.
Regulation
Promoting a more agile and competency-based approach to regulation including embracing Brexit opportunities to move beyond the EU Nursing Directive for nursing and midwives and ensuring HE and FE regulation is proportionate and up to date.
Research
Highlighting the value and importance of nursing, midwifery, and AHP research and research roles in tackling real life health challenges and inequalities as well as increasing research capacity and capability for our members.
Nation groups
The voice of members is strengthened by the Council working through the Council of Deans of Health England, the Council of Deans of Health Scotland, the Council of Deans of Health Wales / Cyngor Deoniaid Iechyd Cymru, the Council of Deans of Health Northern Ireland and the Highlands & Islands group, reflecting the devolved nature of health higher education policy. The Council also works through the network of regional deans groups in England.
Scotland
The Council of Deans of Health Scotland represents nursing, midwifery, and allied health education and research in Scottish universities. The council works with organisations like the Scottish Government and NHS Education Scotland to highlight the role of education and research in delivering quality care.
England
Council of Deans of Health England provides a forum for representatives from England’s regions to discuss operational and policy matters pertaining to England, to share local experiences and provide advice to the Council, particularly on matters relating to workforce policy and planning. Each region is represented by its chair or representative as nominated by the regional deans groups.
Wales
Council of Deans of Health Wales / Cyngor Deoniaid Iechyd Cymru is the strategic voice of university faculties in Wales engaged in nursing, midwifery and allied health profession education and research. CoDH Wales works closely with organisations such as Welsh Government, Health Education and Improvement Wales and professional bodies on issues relevant to the sector.
Northern Ireland
The Council of Deans of Health Northern Ireland represents members in Northern Ireland, working with stakeholders including government departments and bodies responsible for healthcare workforce planning, education funding, research funding, statutory regulation and professional representation.
Highlands & Islands group
The Council of Deans of Health Highlands & Islands focuses on improving healthcare education in remote regions by promoting collaboration among educational leaders. It aims to develop innovative solutions to address the unique challenges faced in these areas.
Governance groups
The Council of Deans of Health is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The Council’s governance is provided by a Board of Trustees comprising up to six Elected Trustees drawn from the Council’s membership, six Appointed Trustees and a Chair. The Board is supported by the Nominations and Remuneration Committee.
Who are our members
Our membership comprises over 100 university and further
education faculties across every region and nation of the United Kingdom engaged in healthcare education and research. They are based in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and Gibraltar.
