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.

Midwifery Network responds to Spring Budget

13 Mar 2024 in News & blogs, Policy, UK network of Professors in midwifery and maternal and newborn health

Following the Spring Budget announcements, the UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health welcomes the investment in maternity care in England and the focus on safety. However, the promise o... Read More »

Midwifery Network responds to recent articles

8 Mar 2024 in Policy, UK network of Professors in midwifery and maternal and newborn health

The UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health has written two rapid responses in relation to topical issues. The first rapid response was to the BMJ Commission on the Future of the NHS and ... Read More »

Council responds to Spring Budget

6 Mar 2024 in England, News & blogs, News Releases, Press Release

Following today’s Spring Budget announcements from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ed Hughes, Chief Executive of the Council of the Deans of Health said: “Today’s Budget reiterates the centrality of the long term wor... Read More »

Council response to UCAS application data 2024

15 Feb 2024 in News Releases, Policy, Press Release, Workforce

 The University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) has published data following the January 2024 equal consideration deadline for applications to UK undergraduate courses. There has been a 7% decrease in the number... Read More »

Midwifery Network position paper: use of sexed language

2 Feb 2024 in Policy, UK network of Professors in midwifery and maternal and newborn health

The UK Network of Professors of Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health have published a position statement on the use of sexed language in relation to women’s reproductive health. Read: Position Statement:  Positio... Read More »