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.

Meetings

Resources produced by the group


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