Professional Bodies Council
The Academy for Healthcare Science Professional Bodies Council (the Council) is established as the senior council to provide a high level strategic discussion forum on healthcare policy, scientific leadership and horizon-scanning of issues that may affect the whole of the Healthcare Science workforce.
Welcome President
Following an election process, the Professional Bodies Council for the Academy for Healthcare Science are delighted to announce that the New President is Professor Chris Hopkins.
Chris, will be taking on this role in January 2025 and formally becoming President from the 1st of July 2025.
Professor Hopkins has played a significant role in advancing scientific and engineering research. Chris has, over many years, contributed to the development of the healthcare science profession and this contribution was recognised through the NHS England’s Chief Scientific Officers Award for Excellence in Research and Innovation in 2022.
His contributions have been instrumental in promoting and enabling improvements in healthcare technologies and patient outcomes. Recently, Chris was appointed as the Deputy Director of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Research and Innovation Council (STERIC), a position that reinforces his commitment to fostering collaboration and driving forward the development of science and technology through strengthening partnerships across sectors. Chris currently also sits on several UK committees guiding the development of healthcare science as a profession.
We would like you to join us in welcoming Chris as the Academy’s new President-Elect.
AHCS Professional Bodies Council 2-Year Strategic Plan
AHCS are delighted to share the AHCS Professional Bodies Council 2-Year Strategic Plan, which sets out a bold and collaborative roadmap for the future.
This strategic plan, developed in partnership with our Professional Bodies Council, articulates a shared vision to:
- Champion the visibility, value, and leadership of healthcare scientists across all four nations, ensuring our contribution is recognised at the highest levels of healthcare planning and delivery.
- Strengthen partnerships with our professional bodies, the NHS, academic institutions, and regulatory organisations to create unified strategies for workforce development, innovation, and service transformation to support the NHS long term plans across the UK.
- Promote inclusivity, diversity, and identity, ensuring that all healthcare scientists, regardless of background or discipline, feel part of a shared, valued professional identity.
- Drive research, innovation and future focused practice, supporting the adoption of advanced technologies, AI, and data science in ways that enhance patient care and empower the healthcare science workforce.
- Invest in early career scientists and future leaders, ensuring that the next generation has the support, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive.
