There are lots of ways to get involved with your Faculty of Health and Care. We have some exciting opportunities currently as we continue to develop the Faculty, including joining our events and education committees.
We will also have a vacancy for the Chair of the Faculty of Health and Care Board as Philip Scott is stepping down as he has been appointed a Vice President of IMIA. The Faculty Chair role will be leading the development of the Faculty of Health and Care. Look out for the role on the BCS website volunteering page. The BCS Council elections are open during February, and some health and care professionals are standing for election this year. So, don’t forget to vote for your Council.
Jan Hoogewerf,
Head of Health and Care
Philip Scott,
Chair, Faculty of Health and Care Board
Chair of Faculty of Health and Care Board Vacancy
This role is key to the future of the Faculty of Health and Care. It will be going up onto the BCS website volunteering page shortly, but if you are interested and would like an informal discussion, please get in touch with jan.hoogewerf@bcs.uk.
Events Committee
Our events committee is dedicated to organising an exciting programme of webinars and other events, including our annual Faculty conference. We'd love to hear from you if you are interested in organising events! The committee meets monthly virtually from 18.00 to 19.00. If you would like to join our events committee, please email jan.hoogewerf@bcs.uk with details of your interest in joining the committee and any events organising experience.
Education Committee
Our education committee's role is to advocate for, develop and promote education for those working in digital data and technical roles and routes into such roles. If you would like to join our education committee, please email jan.hoogewerf@bcs.uk with details of your interest in joining the committee and any relevant experience.
Reviewers needed for BMJ/BCS Health and Care Informatics Journal
Have you ever wondered how you can get involved in the peer-reviewing process for a journal and exactly how the peer-review process works?
The journal is looking for new reviewers, and you can learn more about what's involved here.
There are great benefits to becoming a reviewer, including staying up-to-date with the latest literature, advancing your career and establishing your expertise and reputation in the field. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, please get in touch with Elly Andrikapoulou.
Voting for BCS Council representatives opens at the end of January, and this year, there are BCS members and fellows who work in health and care standing for election. You can see the statements of nominees here. Using your vote as a BCS member is really important as it enables you to have a say in what the organisation does in future. Don’t forget to vote!
Healthcare AI Specialist Group
The group launched on 10 December with a webinar chaired by Professor Jeremy Wyatt and an excellent landscape review by Janak Gunatilleke. You can see the recording here. If you are interested in finding out more or joining the group, you can do so here.
Masterclass on Leadership Essentials for Female Leaders – 25 places available
This is a great opportunity to join this complimentary session for female leaders seeking to enhance their skills and network, led by Hema Purohit, FBCS. Lunch & refreshments will be provided on the day.
Date: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 Location: 15 Fetter Lane, London Duration: 10.00 - 15.00
A great opportunity to network with colleagues and to hear about important national and regional developments. There's a BCS stand, so come and see us.
Join us to hear from the authors of the four highest-ranked abstracts from DigiFest24, which took place in early December. DigiFest is a Scottish Government-led conference on digital health and care.
An opportunity to hear from national leaders and experts, an exhibition space and networking. There is a BCS stand, so do come and say hello! FEDIP is hosting a dedicated workshop that provides a vital opportunity to contribute to the NHS Ten-Year Plan, ensuring the views of digital health professionals are represented effectively. The workshop is 1.15pm to 2.15pm. Do come along and have your say. To confirm your attendance, please contact kim.bellis@fedip.org.You can register for HETT here.
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 March at the NEC Birmingham
Confirmed keynotes include NHS CEOs from Leicester, Leeds, Milton Keynes; NHS England policy chiefs Ming Tang, Prof Stephen Powis, Duncan Burton; national CNIO Helen Balsdon and CCIO Dr Alec Price-Forbes; plus nationally-recognised experts. BCS has a stand and Jan Hoogewerf joins Andrew Griffiths, CEO, FEDIP to talk about the NHS role profiles and how they can support workforce planning and professional development. Register here.
If you have any events for inclusion in the newsletter, please contact elly.an@port.ac.uk
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