Strength in Numbers
The Federation was formed in 2002 as an overarching body for the professional organisations representing healthcare scientists. The government recognises healthcare scientists as vital to the delivery of its NHS Plan for England but the public is often unaware of the contribution they make to the services provided by the NHS. The Federation will provide a collective voice for science in the health service to the government, other health care professionals and to members of the public.

Aims of the Federation for Healthcare Science

1 Enhance the profile of healthcare science and those professions working within it. Emphasise the roles performed relating to patient care, quality, clinical governance and health improvement.

2 Shape and influence policy at local and national level on science in healthcare.

3 Establish links with other national bodies and groups relevant to science in healthcare.

4 Ensure there is an effective national forum for the exchange of information and good practice in healthcare science. Support and resource networks in support of healthcare science groups & professions at local & national level.

5 Provide support for emerging and changing healthcare science disciplines and professional bodies.

6 Develop and promote the need for and development of research capacity in healthcare science to support evidence-based practice and the development of new techniques for patient benefit.

7 Contribute to workforce planning, including recruitment and retention issues within healthcare science.

8 Advise on and respond to new technology and scientific developments and initiatives in healthcare science, and advise on the implications for health services.

The three sections of the Federation

The forty plus professions, groups and disciplines within healthcare science are grouped into three main sections, based primarily on the underlying branch of science from which they originate. The three branches are:

• Life Sciences
• Physiological Sciences
• Physical Sciences and Clinical Engineering
  

Member organisations
Links to the websites of individual member organisations can be found by going to the links page. These are the appropriate contact points to find out more about particular professions and their activities.

Contacting the Federation
Telephone: (+44) (0)20 7833 5807
Fax: (+44) (0)20 7436 4946
Email: mail@fedhcs.net

Federation for Healthcare Science (FHCS): general presentation
Contains workforce information on healthcare scientists and information on the Federation including its roles and aims. 

FHCS Consultation
FHCS responses to consultations on external initiatives and policy.

The facts about healthcare scientists

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