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:

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

Dr Elizabeth Mason
Bangor University
Deputy Head School of Health Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Lead and Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing.
Convenor of Council of Deans of Health Wales / Cyngor Deoniaid lechyd Cymru
Looking Ahead: the Scottish and Welsh Elections podcast
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