Quality and accreditation are fundamental to patient safety, professional integrity, and public trust in healthcare science services.
The Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) is pleased to have signed a Statement of Mutual Support with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), recognising the important relationship between professional registration, workforce competence, and accredited healthcare science services.
Read the full statement on our news page, link in bio 🔗 🌐
13/03/2026
What an inspiring week it’s been! 🌟
Across Healthcare Science Week 2026, it's been amazing to see all the work of Healthcare Scientists being celebrated. We’ve shared stories, insights and achievements that highlight the incredible impact healthcare scientists make every day.
Thank you to everyone who contributed, engaged, shared their experiences, and helped shine a light on the people and science driving the future of healthcare. The passion, expertise and dedication across our profession continue to shape safer, fairer and more innovative care for patients and communities across the UK.
Read all the articles AHCS have shared this week on our website, link in bio.
We look to continuing the conversations, the collaborations, and the momentum beyond this week.
Happy Healthcare Science Week 2026 and thank you for all that you do.
13/03/2026
2026 - Honorary Fellow Spotlight 🌟
Bamidele (Bami) Farinre is an AHCS Honorary Fellow and award‑winning Biomedical Scientist, educator and global STEM advocate. Her work champions inclusive innovation, ethical tech and future STEM leaders.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM has selected her proposal “Towards a Fairer AI Future in STEM” as its flagship 2026/27 project.
The Academy for Healthcare Science is pleased showcase Bami’s achievements. This selection is a powerful reflection of the values our community strives to uphold. Ensuring that emerging technologies work safely, fairly, and transparently for all is essential for the future of healthcare, and Bami’s voice will play a vital role in shaping that national conversation. We congratulate her on this accomplishment and are pleased to celebrate her contribution during Healthcare Science Week.
Read the full article on our website, link in bio.
13/03/2026
Healthcare Science Week 2026 – Celebrating Research, Innovation & UK Clinical Academia
Read Chris' full article on our website, link in bio.
Our President, Professor Chris Hopkins, reflects on the crucial role research and innovation plays in strengthening the UK economy and improving the lives of patients and communities across the UK.
Healthcare scientists are at the heart of the UK’s capability to deliver safe, innovative and future focused healthcare. Across more than 50 disciplines, our scientific workforce provides over 80% of diagnostics, leads adoption of cutting edge technologies, and drives the research shaping tomorrow’s NHS.
“My vision is a UK where every healthcare scientist can access research and innovation opportunities; where scientific leadership is recognised as essential to high quality care; and where R&I becomes part of everyday practice, not an optional extra. Healthcare science is one of the UK’s greatest strengths. Our scientists don’t just deliver today’s healthcare, they discover tomorrow’s solutions.”
Happy Healthcare Science Week 2026.
Professor Chris Hopkins
President, Academy for Healthcare Science
13/03/2026
On Day 5 of we look at the Future of Healthcare Science.
We are delighted to share an article from Dr Sarah Bant, Principal Clinical Scientist in Audiology and AHCS Healthcare Science National Clinical Lead for Wales.
Read Sarah's article on our News Page. Link in bio.
12/03/2026
We are delighted to share the Spring 2026 Edition of the AHCS Leadership Journal.
This edition is packed with great articles from a range of authors across Healthcare Science, featuring inspiring stories, insightful reflections and practical guidance relevant to current and future leaders.
A huge thank you to all authors who contributed to this edition!
Read the latest edition on our website, link in bio.
12/03/2026
On day 4 of , we hear from Vicki Heath, Chief Healthcare Science Officer for Welsh Government.
12/03/2026
On day 4 of , we hear from Professor Ian Young, Chief Scientific Advisor for Northern Ireland.
12/03/2026
On day 4 of , we hear from Professor Catherine Ross, Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland.
12/03/2026
On day 4 of we hear from Professor Dame Sue Hill, Chief Scientific Officer of England and Senior Responsible Officer for Genomics.
12/03/2026
On Day 4 of we explore Leadership in Healthcare Science.
We are delighted to share an article from Lorna Crawford, AHCS Healthcare Science National Clinical Lead for Scotland, who discusses leadership beyond formal titles.
Read Lorna's article on our News Page. Link in bio.
11/03/2026
We're pleased to share a message from AHCS Chair Designate, Dean Fathers.
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The Academy is the single overarching body for the entire Healthcare Science workforce in the UK and works alongside the specialist professional bodies to speak with one clear voice for Healthcare Science. It was also set up explicitly to deliver The Certificate of Attainment & Certificate of Equivalence for the Scientist Training Programme (STP), Equivalence and Registers for those groups outside statutory regulation.
In subsequent years, the Academy has evolved and we now also deliver Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) and Specialist Scientist Training Higher (HSST).
The AHCS was established as a joint initiative of the UK Health Departments and the professional bodies across Healthcare Science. The AHCS was commissioned to undertake and support key projects including:
Developing consistent regulation for the Healthcare Science workforce e.g. by establishing accredited voluntary registers where none exist. We see this as the first step in our journey to statutory regulation for the entire profession.
Implementing a system to assess and confer ‘equivalence’ of the existing qualifications and experience individuals have, mapped to the outcomes of formalised quality assured training programmes.
Quality assuring education and training in partnership with other stakeholders.
Developing common standards for Healthcare Science practise.
The Academy’s specific role in the education and training system, through Registration and Equivalence has allowed us develop relationships with individual professionals within the Healthcare Science workforce.
