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Council of Deans of Health announces Social Care Nursing Placement Strategy with Skills for Care

Skills for Care, in partnership with the Council of Deans of Health, has launched the first ever strategy for social care in practice learning and curriculum of nursing…

23 July 2025

Statement, News
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 a briefing summarising this…

18 July 2025
New reports: Council of Deans of Health unveils key findings on nursing, midwifery and AHP educator challenges and opportunities

The Council of Deans of Health has published two Academic Educator Workforce Survey reports following extensive research undertaken in August 2024 into the state of the academic educator…

10 July 2025

News
New reports: Council of Deans of Health Unveils Key Findings on Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Educator Challenges and Opportunities

…in new ways in a rapidly changing world.” Nursing and midwifery academic educator workforce survey report Nursing and midwifery academic educator workforce survey Executive Summary Allied health professions…

10 July 2025
New report: Clinical researchers in the United Kingdom: Building capacity to improve population health and promote economic growth

The Council of Deans of Health is pleased to share a new report identifying a set of key actions to promote clinical academic careers in nursing, midwifery and…

1 July 2025

News
New Report: Clinical researchers in the United Kingdom: Building capacity to improve population health and promote economic growth

The Council of Deans of Health is pleased to share a new report identifying a set of key actions to promote clinical academic careers in nursing, midwifery and…

1 July 2025
Council of Deans of Health meets with Minister of State for Health Karin Smyth MP

Professor Alison Machin, Chair of the Council of Deans of Health, and Ed Hughes, the Council’s CEO, were pleased to meet with Minister of State for Health Karin…

25 June 2025

News
New research on how the cost-of-living affects recruitment and retention of healthcare students from an EDI perspective

While there have been widespread anecdotal reports on the cost-of-living impact on students across the UK, limited research has explored its effects through an equality, diversity, and inclusion…

9 June 2025

News
Report: Impact of the cost-of-living on recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals: An EDI perspective

The CoDH Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Policy Group has produced a report on the ‘Impact of the cost-of-living on recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals: An EDI…

9 June 2025
Follett Principles: Supporting Clinical Academics

Professor Jane Coad and Nicola Carter speak about the updated Follett Principles 2024 including the background of Follett, the driver behind its update and guidance to implementation.

19 May 2025

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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…

Artificial Intelligence, Innovation
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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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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

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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…
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5 February 2026

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…