Policy

The Council’s policy work is focused on specific areas including research, regulation, sector sustainability, innovation and pedagogy, and equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Council also works on sustainable funding, public affairs and data.

Council of Deans of Health NHS England 10 Year Health Plan Review Submission

9 Jan 2025 in England, Policy

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 in support of the NHS. You can find our submission here... Read More »

Council’s Briefing on UCAS End of Cycle data 2024

13 Dec 2024 in Data, News & blogs, News Releases, Policy, Reports & Briefings

UCAS has published a series of data resources and reports as part of the 2024 End of Cycle release. The sector-level end of cycle data resources cover applicants and applications to courses recruited through UCAS. The... Read More »

Response to Northern Ireland midwifery and maternity services review

5 Dec 2024 in News & blogs, News Releases, UK network of Professors in midwifery and maternal and newborn health

Following the release of the Northern Ireland maternity services review, the UK Network of Professors of Midwifery and Maternal Health have issued a response. You can find the full response here: Response to Northern ... Read More »

Closing Race Equity Month 2024: Thank You!

28 Nov 2024 in Anti-Racism, Blogs, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, News & blogs, Policy

Conclusion blog by Namita Srivastava, Policy Officer. Thank you video by Ed Hughes, CEO, Council of Deans of Health. The fight for racial justice and equality remains as pertinent and enduring as ever. The Council of ... Read More »

Race Equity Month – Can the UK finally tackle health disparities in maternity care? (Long Read)

27 Nov 2024 in Blogs, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, News & blogs, Policy, UK network of Professors in midwifery and maternal and newborn health

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 babies from Black and Asian minority ethnic gr... Read More »