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Simulation Case Study: Understanding the Lived Experiences of Displaced Persons- Solent University Southampton

Key themes: Education (training, assessment, curriculum), Skill acquisition Academics: Aims & Objectives: Students encounter refugees and displaced persons (asylum seekers) in their practice, a population group that experience…

5 August 2025
Simulation Case Study: Investigating the clinical decision-making of nursing students using high-fidelity simulation, observation and think aloud – Anglia Ruskin University

Key themes: Research and development Academics: Aims & Objectives: This study aimed to strengthen nursing students’ clinical decision-making skills by using high-fidelity simulation combined with pluralistic research methods.…

5 August 2025
Preparing the Paramedics of Tomorrow: BCU’s Commitment to Excellence in Pre-Hospital Care

In this blog, Sharon Hardwick, Associate Professor in Paramedic Science, reflects on Birmingham City University’s commitment to Paramedic Science particularly with the introduction of simulation facilities and a…

8 July 2025
Council of Deans of Health welcomes 10 Year Health Plan

On the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan for England, Ed Hughes, CEO of the Council of Deans of Health, has issued the following statement: “The Council of…

3 July 2025

Statement, News
Policy briefing: Safe, effective, equitable, compassionate and respectful maternity and newborn care for all

The UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health has published a briefing document summarising the issues, barriers and gaps that prevent the development of…

25 June 2025
The Council responds to OfS Funding Guidance Letter

The Office for Students (OfS) has received advice from the government which sets out the Strategic Priorities Grant funding available for distribution in 2025-26. OfS will allocate £1,348…

22 May 2025

News, Statement
Council response to RCN’s report on the nurse educator workforce in higher education in England

The Council of Deans of Health welcomes the RCN’s report on the nurse educator workforce in higher education in England published today. We were pleased that our members,…

15 May 2025

Statement, News
Statement on the announcement to abolish NHS England

In response to the announcement to abolish NHS England, Ed Hughes, CEO of the Council of Deans of Health has issued the following statement: “The Council of Deans…

14 March 2025

Statement, News
Council of Deans of Health NHS England 10 Year Health Plan Review Submission

In response to NHS England’s call for submissions to the 10 Year Health Plan Review, the Council of Deans of Health worked with members to share their priorities…

9 January 2025
Race Equity Month – Can the UK finally tackle health disparities in maternity care?

A long read by Professor Hora Soltani from Sheffield Hallam University, on behalf of the UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health Mothers and…

27 November 2024

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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

Published:

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

Published:

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

Published:

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…