Academy for Healthcare Science

01/03/2026

21/02/2026

13/02/2026

The Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) is pleased to announce that Dean Fathers will be appointed as the next Chair of the AHCS.

Dean will start his new role at the end of April. Further information and comment from Dean will follow in due course.

Media enquiries can be sent to admin@ahcs.ac.uk

John Stevens,

Current AHCS Chair

14/01/2026

New Equivalence Drop-in Session dates have been posted 📆

Drop by to find out more about the application process, portfolios, interview support, or ask any other queries you may have.

Find the drop-in sessions page pinned on our News & Events page. Link in bio 🌐 🔗

12/01/2026

The President of the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS), Professor Chris Hopkins, has issued the following statement on behalf of both the AHCS and the Professional Bodies Council concerning the role and position of Healthcare Science Clinical Academics across the UK.

08/01/2026

The Academy for Healthcare Science is delighted to extend a warm welcome to Clinical Exercise Physiology UK who are the latest professional body to join the Professional Bodies Council (PBC).

Their inclusion within the Council strengthens our collective scientific leadership and ensures that this emerging and impactful profession is represented at the highest strategic level as we shape the future healthcare science workforce across the UK.

Read the full announcement pinned on our News and Events page, link in bio 🌐 🔗

25/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from The Academy for Healthcare Science! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and joyful festive season🎄

We’re incredibly grateful to all Healthcare Scientists for your commitment and innovation throughout 2025, your dedication continues to make a real difference in patient safety and care.

See you all in the New Year! 🌟

19/12/2025

Season's Greetings and a happy New Year from the team at AHCS!

This is just a reminder that the Academy will be closed from 5pm 24th December until 9am 2nd January.

We hope you enjoy the festive period and we will see you again in the New Year!

18/12/2025

The Academy for Healthcare Science is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Genetic Counsellor Registration Advisory Board (GCRAB) who are the latest professional body to join the Professional Bodies Council (PBC).

We are so pleased to have GCRAB as part of the Council. Their inclusion further strengthens our shared mission, and we look forward to working together to champion healthcare science and its vital role in improving patient care across the UK.

Read the full announcement on our News Page, link in bio 🌐 🔗

16/12/2025

The UK Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026 are open for entry!

We are delighted and proud to have a sponsored award this year, "My Inspiration: The AHCS award for the most inspiring leader"

Nominate today and shine the spotlight 🌠 on the mentors and role models who continue to shape healthcare science leadership across the UK!

We look forward to celebrating and recognising all the fantastic entries.

🌟 The closing date for entries is 16 March 2026

🌟 The winners will be announced on Friday 19 June 2026 in London.

Find out more about the awards and the other fantastic categories below 👇

https://ahawards.co.uk/uk/