Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society’s purpose is intrinsically linked with developing the future NHS, Local Authority and health and wellbeing workforce.

The Faculty Schools

Chester Medical School

School of Allied and Public Health 

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Nursing student in uniform and apron taking part in a skills lab session

School of Society

Students sitting and smiling in a lecture room.
A young female student using a stethoscope on another student.

Working in partnership with employers

We work in partnership with local employer stakeholders to develop and deliver curricula that appeal to students and in many cases lead to a career as a registered health professional.

Faculty Leadership

Professor Angela Simpson

Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society
Angela Simpson

Julie Bailey-mchale

Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning
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Professor Vicky Ridgway

Associate Dean
Dr Victoria Ridgway

Upcoming events

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

University of Chester Riverside Museum open

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society (FHMS) Historical Society's Riverside Museum will be open between 1pm and 4pm for students, staff and other visitors. Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, it contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

Various items found with a soldier, including a lantern, trench orders booklet, mirror, soap, mug, casualty cards, a variety of books and guides, field dressing, all of the items are placed on top of a wooden foldable camp bed used by some officers in WW1.

From Newcastle to Nassau’: The Voyage of a Colonial Nursing Sister

Professor Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead (University of Chester), ‘From Newcastle to Nassau’: The Voyage of a Colonial Nursing Sister

A nurse's blue metal buckle belt on purple backing cloth.

Return to Practice Nursing Events

Return to Practice Nursing (prospects) in-person and online events.

A group of nurses in a nursing skills training session on simulation ward.

Latest news and opinion

Results

Visiting Professor awarded prestigious global health professorship

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September 4, 2024
Prof Saeed Farooq

National award shortlisting for staff recognition and engagement in practice learning

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August 23, 2024
Symposium and CAPE awards

Social Work academic receives prestigious UKRI fellowship

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July 22, 2024
Dr Gill Buck

New insights discovered on the minds of squirrels and impact of urban life

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July 4, 2024
Eurasian red squirrel solving the generalisation box task.

Top Five Reasons to Study Nursing

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June 18, 2024
Megan in Theatre Uniform

Erin’s Journey from Foundation Degree to BSc Medical Science and now MSc Physician Associate Studies

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June 11, 2024
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