Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Council has been heavily engaged in national discussions at the highest level. We have drawn on the contributions of our members and worked closely with governments in all four home nations, the two regulators, NHS leaders and arms length bodies, as well as unions and professional bodies. We have also engaged with students via the #150Leaders programme.
Recent work relating to Covid-19
Resources relating to student vaccination
Healthcare students have started to receive vaccinations while on placements. Universities may be asked for information on vaccination by students. We aim to provide signposting to relevant information here. This will... Read More »
CoDH statement on student placements
We recognise that health systems across the UK are under pressure, creating some difficulties for student placements and raising questions about the contribution healthcare students can make to the national Covid effo... Read More »
CoDH written response to the Department of Health and Social Care on vaccinations
The Council of Deans of Health (CoDH) has provided a written response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation on the distribution of vaccines and treatments for Covid-19 and flu. Read More »
Clinical placements and Covid-19 – information for students
The Council has published student facing FAQs on clinical placements and Covid-19 covering risk assessment and placement safety. Council members are welcome to distribute this document or to edit it to reflect their o... Read More »
Returning to clinical placements – Guidance for HEIs
The Council has worked with members to produce guidance for HEIs on returning students to clinical placements, risk assessment and life assurance arrangements. Please contact the policy team if you wish to discuss thi... Read More »