We hope that you will enjoy this edition of the newsletter, bringing you news and events from the Faculty of Health and Care.
We are delighted to announce that applications are open for bursaries for the next cohort of FEDIP Future Digital Leaders. If you are early in your informatics career, do apply and join a cohort of like-minded aspirant digital leaders. We are also excited about our Annual Conference – this year the theme is the future of health and care informatics and we have two packed days planned. See more below.
Progress is being made on appointing a new Chair of the Faculty of Health and Care Board and we hope to be able to announce this exciting news in the June newsletter. We are also recruiting two important Board roles – Treasurer and Events Lead. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to grow your professional skills, help meet people outside your current network and learn new things about technology and about yourself!
Jan Hoogewerf,
Head of Health and Care
Philip Scott,
Chair, Faculty of Health and Care Board
Faculty of Health and Care Board Vacancies
Help us make a difference to digital health and care by joining our Faculty of Health and Care Board. We have two vacancies for volunteer roles – Treasurer and Events Lead:
Treasurer: The Treasurer oversees the Faculty of Health and Care income and expenditure and reports on a regular basis to the Board. If you have experience of creating financial reports for committees that would be ideal, but training is provided. Events Lead: This role oversees the organisation of BCS events, including webinars and conferences, and BCS presence at external events and reports on a regular basis to the Board.
The deadline for applications is 31 May 2025. If you would like to discuss either role, please contact jan.hoogewerf@bcs.uk.
Applications Open – FEDIP Future Digital Leader Bursary (Cohort Four)
The Future Digital Leader Bursary is a competitive programme that supports emerging leaders working in any branch of health and care informatics.
Bursary recipients receive a free 12-month membership to a FEDIP Professional Body, their FEDIP registration fee paid, mentoring, exclusive webinars, conference access, and more.
Applications are open to professionals across all sectors—clinical and non-clinical. Deadline: 1st June 2025
Faculty of Health and Care Conference 2025 – 30 Sept to 1 Oct at BCS London
We are excited to announce this year’s conference - the theme is the Future of Health and Care Informatics. We have two packed days – the first with keynote speakers and interactive workshops and a digital health innovations show case and the second with a focus on evidence-based practice and research findings. If you would like to find out more or are interested in joining us, either in person or virtually, please complete this form.
Nursing Conference 2025
We are pleased to announce a national nursing conference taking place on Friday 21 Novemberat BCS London. It will be a hybrid event with lots of interesting speakers and the opportunity to network and share experiences and learning with others. If you would like to join us, please complete this form.
The Oscars of the IT industry are back for 2025
Celebrate your people, projects and innovation in tech. What will make you stand out from the crowd? View our Top Tips webinar and hear from judges and past winners. There really is a category for everyone, including the Healthcare Project of the Year -find out more. Save £100 with early bird entry (closes 23rd May).
Norcroft Centre, University of Bradford, Richmond Rd, Bradford BD7 1DP
Are you interested in the social and organisational aspects of health informatics? The conference will focus on the role of AI and digital healthcare in enhancing health, well-being, and equity. Conference sessions will cover topics such as AI driven decision support and usability in healthcare, human-centred AI and health informatics and AI for patient access, health data interpretation and medication safety.
The inaugural conference to formally launch the Digital Skills Development Network in the East of England – an inclusive event open to all roles and levels working in digital health and care.
If you have been thinking about getting FEDIP registration but not sure how to go about it, join this webinar for advice and tips on putting together your application:
Sandy Park Conference Centre, Sandy Park Way, Exeter EX2 7NN
The conference brings together digital health and care colleagues from across the region with a programme designed as a chance to network with new and old colleagues, hearing from both regional and national leaders in digital health and care as well as case studies in best practice.
To register your interest, please complete this form.
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