Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

A student practicing clinical skills

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

Faculty Leadership

Professor Angela Simpson

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

Julie Bailey-mchale

Associate Dean
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Destination X for Doctors

Destination X for Doctors: put on your theoretical X goggles and come with the speaker on a high-level journey through some of the lesser-known medical specialities and career pathway opportunities.

Professor Dame Jenny Harries

Plastic Reconstructive Surgery - a life less ordinary

The varied life of the plastic surgeon - last true generalist - is to highlight the varied and rewarding nature of this, the latest surgical speciality.

Professor Rowan Pritchard Jones

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.

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