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Healthcare Science EDI programme updates and invitation to join as contributors

10 August, 2023

Update on the ongoing progress of the EDI programme commissioned by the NHS England, including an invitation to contribute to this piece of work. Open to NHS Healthcare Science Staff…

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HCPC News – Updated standards of proficiency

3 August, 2023

The updated standards for each of our 15 professions will come into effect on 1 September 2023 More information here.

Drop-in session for Clinical Research Practitioners

1 August, 2023

We are delighted to share with you that we are hosting another drop-in session for Clinical Research Practitioners who would like to know more about the Directory or PSA Accredited…

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Healthcare Science Assistant and Associate registers

12 July, 2023

The Academy for Healthcare Science is delighted to be opening its Healthcare Science Assistant and Associate registers to individuals who have successfully completed the Level 2 Assistance or Level 4…

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NHS Education for Scotland

6 July, 2023

Healthcare Science is offering fee support for healthcare science staff based in Scotland making clinical scientist equivalence applications. Details of this funding is at the NES HCS training website here

IPEM news release: Medical physics and clinical engineering workforce shortage needs urgent action

6 July, 2023

IPEM statement on the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering workforce, the challenges around establishment and recruitment, and calls for specific actions to be taken. IPEM statement on the Medical Physics…

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Personalised maternity care elearning now available

6 July, 2023

An elearning programme about personalised care and support planning in maternity services is now available to access for free on the NHS Learning Hub. The programme, which was produced by…

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EDI Programme

6 July, 2023

The CSO’s commitment to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and supporting scientific workforce, as well as reducing health inequalities, is at the forefront of her agenda. In line with…

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PSA | statement on publishing research report on perspectives on discriminatory behaviours in health and care

6 July, 2023

PSA | statement on publishing research report on perspectives on discriminatory behaviours in health and care (professionalstandards.org.uk)

Record Recruitment And Reform To Boost Patient Care Under First NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

30 June, 2023

Record numbers of doctors, nurses, dentists and other healthcare staff will be trained in England as part of the first ever Long Term Workforce Plan published by the NHS and…

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