Council of Deans of Health Scotland
The Council of Deans of Health Scotland is the independent and strategic voice of education and research for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals in Scotland’s universities.
The group meets quarterly, online and in-person, and our members are involved in:
- Providing educational solutions to workforce challenges in health and social care
- Educating the next generation of healthcare professionals
- Contributing to world class research and innovation
- Working with organisations across Scotland to promote the contribution of education and research to high quality care
We also work with
- Scottish Government,
- NHS Education Scotland
- Universities Scotland
- Scottish Funding Council
Convenor & Vice Convenor
Professor Susan Dawkes
Edinburgh Napier University
Dean / Professor of Nursing and Cardiovascular Health, School of Health and Social Care
Convenor of Council of Deans of Health Scotland
Professor Anita Simmers
Glasgow Caledonian University
Dean, School of Health and Life Sciences
Vice Convenor of Council of Deans of Health Scotland
Contact
Namita Srivastava
Policy Officer
Namita joined the Council in June 2024, having previously worked as a research associate in higher education and as a business support officer for NHS England. She holds a degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s in Social Policy from Goldsmiths, University of London.