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Review and mapping of the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards of proficiency for midwives to recommendations from key UK maternity and neonatal reviews

The UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health has published a report summarising an independent review and mapping of the Standards of proficiency for…

18 May 2026
Why cross‑city HEI collaboration is transforming undergraduate interprofessional simulation training

Written by Jemma Walker MSc, BSc, PGCer, Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, this blog shares how two Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have worked…

22 April 2026
The Council welcomes the launch of the Nursing and Midwifery Educator Framework

NHS England, working in collaboration with the Council of Deans of Health, has launched the first nursing and midwifery educator career framework. This represents a major milestone in…

16 April 2026

News
Council response to NMC anti-racism midwifery principles

The Council of Deans of Health is supportive of the work the Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched to develop anti-racism principles for midwifery education. Education is at the heart…

8 April 2026

Statement, News
Professor Helen Cheyne Joins England’s National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce

The appointment of Professor Helen Cheyne, Professor of Maternal and Child Health Research at the University of Stirling, to the National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce for England is…

24 March 2026

News
Modernising the Curricula to Realise the NHS 10 Year Plan

In this blog, Dr John Downey, Lecturer at the University of Plymouth, discusses an NHS England supported project exploring how pre-registration programmes embed the priorities of the 10…

24 February 2026
Embedding Neurodivergence Acceptance in Healthcare Education

In this blog, Ruby Handley-Stone, Professional Advisor for Education at the Royal College of Midwives, spotlights the Royal College of Midwives’ groundbreaking Neurodivergence Acceptance Toolkit, a resource designed…

6 November 2025
Council response to maintenance grant announcement

Following the Council’s attendance at Labour Party conference, our CEO, Ed Hughes, has responded to the reintroduction of maintenance grants funded by an international student levy as announced…

3 October 2025

Statement, News
The Council of Deans of Health is pleased to be a signatory to the Clinical Academic Summit statement of intent

The Council of Deans of Health is pleased to be a signatory to the Clinical Academic Summit statement of intent with key stakeholders across the health research system and coordinated by the…

30 September 2025

News
Council of Deans of Health responds to the announcement of a new Graduate Guarantee for qualified nurses and midwives in England

Following the announcement of a new Graduate Guarantee for qualified nurses and midwives in England, Professor Alison Machin, Chair of the Council of Deans of Health has issued the following…

11 August 2025

Statement, News

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18 May 2026

Nation: UK

Review and mapping of the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards of proficiency for midwives to recommendations from key UK maternity and neonatal reviews

The UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health has published a report summarising an independent review and mapping of the…

Midwifery
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3 February 2026

Nation: UK

Principles for the use of Generative AI in healthcare education

The Council of Deans of Health has published the Principles for the use of Generative AI in Healthcare Education report as part of its Innovation…

Innovation, Artificial Intelligence
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29 January 2026

Nation: UK

Briefing: UCAS Applicant Statistics for January 2026

The University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) has published a statistical release providing core numbers for the January equal consideration deadline 2026. The Council has published a briefing which summarises some of the key…

UCAS Data
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7 October 2025

Nation: UK

AI Week: The Pedagogy of AI – Implications for healthcare education

Following the Council of Deans of Health’s 2025 Digital Summit, we are publishing this collaborative report with Elsevier which explores the evolving role of…

Innovation

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Looking Ahead: the Scottish and Welsh Elections

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12 March 2026

The Council of Deans of Health Wales and Council of Deans of Health Scotland have written to each of the major political parties in both nations ahead of the 2026 devolved elections. To support this work we have recorded a podcast with Professor Susan Dawkes and Dr Liz Mason, the convenors of CoDH Scotland and CoDH Wales, respectively. Speakers:…
Podcast | Supporting Staff with Simulation

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18 February 2026

Over the past two decades, the health and care sector has experienced significant growth in the range of simulation techniques available, driven by advances in immersive technologies. The value of simulation lies in its ability to achieve intended outcomes in ways that may not be as easily or safely accomplished through traditional educational or practice-based…
Podcast | Transforming Simulation Through Co-Production

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16 February 2026

This Innovation Month 2026 podcast explores how education providers can embed the principles of co-production into the design and delivery of simulation-based education. Speakers will unpack what co-production means, why it matters, and the benefits it brings, alongside practical tips for overcoming common challenges. There will also be an opportunity to reflect on ASPiH standards…
Podcast | Daring to be different: Interprofessional Education

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10 February 2026

This Innovation Month 2026 podcast explores the importance of interprofessional education (IPE), an approach that brings together students from a range of disciplines to learn collaboratively and develop the skills essential for effective practice. Recognised for strengthening teamwork, communication, IPE continues to play a vital role in preparing students for integrated, person‑centred care. In this…