Welcome to the President’s Blog page, a dedicated space where our President, Professor Chris Hopkins, shares regular reflections, insights, and commentary on Healthcare Science and the ongoing work of AHCS.

Throughout his tenure, the President has committed to publishing monthly blogs that highlight and discuss key developments and issues and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping healthcare science today.

Each blog is originally shared on the President’s LinkedIn and is available here for easy access and reference.

 

Consultant Clinical Scientists: The strategic backbone of modern healthcare – March 2026

The Five Domains of Practice: Defining Excellence in Healthcare Science 5/5 – February 2026

The Five Domains of Practice: Defining Excellence in Healthcare Science 4/5 – January 2026

The Five Domains of Practice: Defining Excellence in Healthcare Science 3/5 – November 2025

 The Five Domains of Practice: Defining Excellence in Healthcare Science (2/5) – October 2025

 The Five Domains of Practice: Defining Excellence in Healthcare Science  (1/5) – October 2025

 Healthcare Scientists included within Statement of ambition and intent from participants of the Academy of Medical Sciences’ Clinical Academic Summit. – October 2025

 How to Apply for HSS Equivalence with AHCS – September 2025

 Clinical Academics in Healthcare Science: Enabling the UK Life Sciences Sector Plan (2025) – August 2025

 Who’s Regulating the Regulators? The Case for Statutory Regulation of Senior Managers and Healthcare Scientists – July 2025

 Why joining the AHCS Register is Fundamental to Protecting Patients – June 2025

 Achieving STP Equivalence with the AHCS: What you need to know – April 2025

 Are you representing the Life Science Industry (LSI) in clinical settings? – April 2025

 Healthcare Scientists are not Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) – February 2025