The voice of the UK’s strategic academic leaders in healthcare education and research
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The Council of Deans of Health represents the UK’s strategic academic leaders in healthcare education and research. Our membership comprises over 100 university and further education faculties across the UK working together to strategically improve healthcare education, research and public health.
Our members educate
97%
Of all UK Nursing Students
100%
Of all UK Midwifery Students
95.5%
Of all UK Allied Health (AHP) Students
97.7%
Of all UK Postgraduate Health Students
Our members educate nearly all of the UK educated nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, delivering the future healthcare workforce of the NHS, charitable and private sectors.
Student leadership programme
The Student Leadership Programme is a unique opportunity for healthcare students. The year-long programme provides a cohort of 50 students with the essential knowledge to develop the skills needed to be leaders within the future healthcare workforce.
The funding clinic
Our website The Funding Clinic provides information on funding for students studying healthcare degrees in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Featured Job
Dean of School of Life and Health Sciences
The full-time salary is £110,000.00 per annum. Full Time, Permanent For almost two centuries, Birmingham City University has shaped thousands of lives. We have helped redefine a city, influenced the region, and impacted further afield. From our roots as the Birmingham Government School of Design, we…
Dean of School of Nursing and Midwifery
The full-time salary is £110,000.00 per annum. Full Time, Permanent For almost two centuries, Birmingham City University has shaped thousands of lives. We have helped redefine a city, influenced the region, and impacted further afield. From our roots as the Birmingham Government School of Design, we…
Recent news
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Welcome to Research Month 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Research Month 2025 has officially started! In this welcome video, Chief Executive of the Council, Ed Hughes, opens Research Month and highlights the variety of activities and resources that the…
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The Council of Deans of Health hosts inaugural parliamentary reception
On Tuesday 25th March the Council of Deans of Health held its inaugural parliamentary reception. Hosted by Baroness Hoey in…
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Council response to RCN report on nursing education
The Royal College of Nursing’s new report, Fixing the Leaking Pipeline – Addressing nursing education challenges, highlights the many challenges facing nursing…
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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…
Latest blogs
The Value of Simulation in Radiography, a student’s perspective
Francesca Dixon reflects on how simulation has become a vital part of diagnostic radiography training, offering students a…
The Value of Simulation in Radiography, a student’s perspective – Innovation Month 2025
This blog reflects the views of the author. The Council of Deans of Health has a wide membership…
One year on: The Council’s progress and next steps on simulation
This blog explores the significant impact of the ‘Simulation in Nursing Education: An Evidence Base for the Future’…
One year on: The Council’s progress and next steps on simulation
by Megan Isherwood, Senior Policy Officer. This blog will explore the significant impact of the ‘Simulation in Nursing…
AI: A New Age in Healthcare Education, an Educator’s Perspective
Dr. Istapraq W. Hashem reflects on the role of AI in healthcare education, exploring its potential benefits and…
Shifting Focus: From Healthcare to Health & Social Care Needs
An inspiring contribution from one such student, Sean Mahony, who offers reflections on his time in a social…
Blog: Looking Ahead to Establish Principles of Generative AI in Healthcare Education
The CoDH Innovation and Pedagogy group is leading the change in developing high-level principles for integrating AI into…
Closing Innovation Month 2025
by Ed Hughes, CEO and Josie Turner, Policy Officer The Council of Deans of Health has delivered an…
Student’s Innovation: Creating an Educational Video for Day Surgery Patients
A student’s initiative to create a video for Day Surgery service users and highlighted the importance of student-led…
The Value of Simulation in Radiography, a student’s perspective
Francesca Dixon reflects on how simulation has become a vital part of diagnostic radiography training, offering students a…
The Value of Simulation in Radiography, a student’s perspective – Innovation Month 2025
This blog reflects the views of the author. The Council of Deans of Health has a wide membership…
One year on: The Council’s progress and next steps on simulation
This blog explores the significant impact of the ‘Simulation in Nursing Education: An Evidence Base for the Future’…
One year on: The Council’s progress and next steps on simulation
by Megan Isherwood, Senior Policy Officer. This blog will explore the significant impact of the ‘Simulation in Nursing…
AI: A New Age in Healthcare Education, an Educator’s Perspective
Dr. Istapraq W. Hashem reflects on the role of AI in healthcare education, exploring its potential benefits and…
Shifting Focus: From Healthcare to Health & Social Care Needs
An inspiring contribution from one such student, Sean Mahony, who offers reflections on his time in a social…
Blog: Looking Ahead to Establish Principles of Generative AI in Healthcare Education
The CoDH Innovation and Pedagogy group is leading the change in developing high-level principles for integrating AI into…
Closing Innovation Month 2025
by Ed Hughes, CEO and Josie Turner, Policy Officer The Council of Deans of Health has delivered an…
Student’s Innovation: Creating an Educational Video for Day Surgery Patients
A student’s initiative to create a video for Day Surgery service users and highlighted the importance of student-led…
The Value of Simulation in Radiography, a student’s perspective
Francesca Dixon reflects on how simulation has become a vital part of diagnostic radiography training, offering students a…
The Value of Simulation in Radiography, a student’s perspective – Innovation Month 2025
This blog reflects the views of the author. The Council of Deans of Health has a wide membership…
One year on: The Council’s progress and next steps on simulation
This blog explores the significant impact of the ‘Simulation in Nursing Education: An Evidence Base for the Future’…
Upcoming events
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Launching the Partnership between UK, Australia and New-Zealand
09.00-10.00 (BST), 16.00-17.00 (AWST), 18.00-19.00 (AEST), 20.00-21.00 (NZST) We’re delighted to formally launch our partnership between the Council of Deans of Health (UK) and…
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Driving Innovation & Knowledge Exchange between HEIs, Industry & Service Organisations
In this webinar, we hear examples of good practice in partnership working between HEIs and industry and service organisations to help drive innovation and…
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Summer Conference 2025
Bookings now open! Join us for the Summer Conference 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle from 10-12 June for an inspiring and insightful event.…
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State of the Nations: Convenor Updates from the Four Nations
In this webinar, we are joined by our four nation leads from across the UK to update members on recent successes, reflect on the…