1. Academy for Healthcare Science Lesley Burn - Director of Programmes

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3. One voice for healthcare science  A diverse group – 50+ specialisms  Working cohesively; developing a shared identity 3

4.  AHCS website (www.ahcs.ac.uk): revised and updatedwww.ahcs.ac.uk  Social media channels are well used (@AHCSuk, Facebook and LinkedIn): 230 followers on Twitter  Vox newsletter is published monthly  Raising the profile of healthcare scientists: response to the Medical Innovation Bill 4 One voice for healthcare science

5. Medical Innovation Bill – consultation; AHCS response  Concentration of the role of doctors does not recognise the role of healthcare scientists in the identification and adoption of innovation.  Much innovation is rooted in science.  Innovation is driven and delivered through the multi-professional team. 5

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