AHCS Welcomes the OIA to the Professional Bodies Council

The Academy for Healthcare Science is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Ophthalmic Imaging Association (OIA) who are the latest professional body to join the Professional Bodies Council (PBC). The Academy and the PBC is committed to bringing together all healthcare science disciplines and representing the profession with a strong, unified voice. We are delighted to welcome our newest member to the Council. OIA further strengthens our shared voice, and we look forward to working together to champion healthcare science and its vital role in improving patient care across the UK.

Professor Chris Hopkins, AHCS President and Chair of the PBC extends a warm welcome to OIA:

“The Professional Bodies Council is pleased to welcome the Ophthalmic Imaging Association as a valued member of our community.

This new partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing healthcare science across the UK. We look forward to a collaborative journey that enhances visibility, strengthens the profession, and delivers meaningful impact for patients, healthcare scientists, and the wider healthcare system across the UK.”

Joining the PBC, the OIA said: 

“The OIA is delighted to announce its joining with the Professional Bodies Council of The Academy for Healthcare Science. This marks an important milestone in defining and celebrating the professional identity of Ophthalmic Imagers. We are proud to engage with the breadth of the AHCS to uphold standards of quality, improve accessibility, and drive innovation in patient-centred care.”