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The Council of Deans of Health has called on all parts of the healthcare sector to work together to ensure the sustainability of the nursing, midwifery and allied health professions academic workforce, in a new report... Read More »

The Council of Deans of Health has responded to confirmation of professions eligible for new student support, announced by the Department of Health and Social Care on 19 January. The Government will make non-repayable... Read More »

The Council of Deans of Health Scotland has welcomed the Integrated Health and Social Care Workforce Plan published by Scottish government. The plan commits to increasing the student nursing and midwifery intake by 5%... Read More »

The Council of Deans of Health has greeted the announcement of non-repayable grants for healthcare students as a positive move to attract more students to these professions and reduce workforce shortages. The Council,... Read More »

Health educators have welcomed data showing an increase in applicants and acceptances to nursing courses in 2019 but have called for sustained investment in healthcare education to meet growing workforce needs. The se... Read More »