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Social Care Network Event

Join us for the first online event as part of the Social Care Network for students and early careers nurses. We look forward to an exciting and informative…

21 November 2025
Simulation Case Study: Developing a Virtual Primary Care Placement for Nursing Students – King’s College London

Key themes: Education (training, assessment, curriculum), Research and development Academics: Mrs. Aby Mitchell, Senior Lecturer Adult Nursing Education and Faculty Lead for Simulation, King’s College London, aby.mitchell@kcl.ac.uk Mr.…

21 November 2025
The Paramedic Diversity Project

We are excited to share our latest Equity Month 2025 case study from Coventry University showcasing an inspiring project to enhance access, retention, and career progression for Black,…

20 November 2025
Reframing Healthcare Imagery: A Call to Action

This NHSE-funded project’s mission is to develop a comprehensive and diverse image library that accurately reflects the communities we serve. Their current focus involves capturing a broad spectrum…

17 November 2025
Enhancing student experience and retention case study

We are excited to share our latest Equity Month 2025 case study from the School of Health and Care Sciences at the University of Lincoln, showcasing an inspiring…

12 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

News, Statement
Simulation Case Study: “I would like to call the first witness”- An innovative simulation of a Coroner’s Court inquest for pre-registration mental health nursing students – University of Worcester

Key themes: Education (training, assessment, curriculum), Research and development, Quality improvement, Interprofessional collaboration Academics: Aims & Objectives: Amid concerns about the dilution of core mental health nursing skills,…

22 September 2025
Simulation Case Study: Student-Led Simulation Authoring: Enhancing Confidence and Clinical Readiness in Midwifery Education – University of Northampton

Key themes: Education (training, assessment, curriculum), Quality improvement, Skill acquisition Academics: Aims & Objectives: This pilot project aimed to build midwifery students’ confidence and competence in managing obstetric…

21 August 2025
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
Council welcomes Level 7 apprenticeship mitigation fund

Following the news that NHS England has announced a new Level 7 apprenticeship mitigation fund, the Council’s CEO, Ed Hughes has issued the following statement: “The announcement that…

7 August 2025

News

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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
Briefing

Briefing

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17 September 2025

Nation: UK

Briefing: UCAS statistics on placed applicants 28 days after A-level and SQA results day 2025

UCAS has published data on confirmed places on undergraduate higher education courses 28 days after A-level results following the Clearing process. The full data…

UCAS Data, Workforce
Briefing

Briefing

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15 August 2025

Nation: UK

UCAS Briefing: A-level results day 2025

On A-level results day, UCAS has published data on confirmed places on undergraduate higher education courses. The full data set including a breakdown for…

UCAS Data
Briefing

Briefing

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18 July 2025

Nation: UK

Council’s briefing on UCAS deadline statistics for June 2025

UCAS has published a statistical release providing core numbers for the 30 June 2025 application deadline. The Council of Deans of Health has released…

UCAS Data, Midwifery, Nursing

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The Council launches two new member networks

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7 November 2025

The Council’s new strategy commits to supporting members across the system including all four nations plus overseas associate members. It is with commitment to the voice of all our members that the Council is pleased to launch two new member networks: a Remote and Rural Network and a Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories Network.…
Podcast | The impact of microaggressions at university and on placement

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4 November 2025

This podcast explores the findings of a 17-month participatory action research project conducted at the University of Bradford, funded by the Elizabeth Casson Trust. Co-led by staff and students, the project investigates the experiences of occupational therapy students from marginalised groups, focusing on how microaggressions manifest in both university settings and practice placements. Although the…
Post-Party Conference Debrief

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24 October 2025

In this podcast, the Council’s Head of Policy and External Affairs, James Hallwood, is joined by our Policy and Research Manager, Robyn Cooke, as they unpack key takeaways from this year’s party conferences. We also launch the Council’s new Political Engagement Network, a space for all members interested in advocating for their institutions and the…
Podcast | How do we remove bias from generative AI?

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10 October 2025

This podcast critically explores bias in AI, particularly within the context of healthcare education. It unpacks what “bias” means in AI systems and highlights the real-world consequences of these biases, from reinforcing harmful stereotypes to perpetuating inequities in student outcomes and clinical training. The discussion raises urgent questions about responsibility and how students and staff…