Communities
The Digital Health Networks convene our senior leadership communities, specialist councils and wider membership – all united by a shared interest in driving meaningful change in digital health.
The CCIO, CIO and CNIO Networks are guided by a directly elected advisory panel, who drive change in digital health, ensuring that the voices of their members are represented on key national issues and priorities.


CCIO Network
Open to health professionals with a recognised clinical qualification and active clinical registration. Members must have a role involving health informatics and information leadership, recognised by their employer.
Trainees and aspiring CCIOs are also encouraged to join. While the focus is on the UK, CCIOs from outside the UK are also welcome to join.

Health CIO Network
Bringing together the most senior IT leaders in health organisations to collaborate, share best practice and share knowledge. Trainees and aspiring Health CIOs are encouraged to join the network.

CNIO Network
This community is for nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals with a recognised clinical qualification and active clinical registration. Members must have a role in health informatics or information leadership recognised by their employer. Trainees and aspiring CNIOs are encouraged to join. We welcome CNIOs from outside the UK.

ICS Digital Council
The ICS Digital Council brings together current and future leaders to champion digital transformation across Integrated Care Systems. It brings together some of the sector’s most influential leaders to promote the effective use of data and technology to improve patient care, outcomes and efficiency across health and care.
Mark Filby
Martin P

CSO Network
The CSO Network is at the forefront of advancing clinical safety, supporting safe digital health transformation, and improving patient care. Guided by the CSO Council, the community champions leadership development, fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, and influences national policy.
Faye Clough

Digital Pharmacy Council
Providing a platform for pharmacy professionals to have a stronger voice in shaping digital transformation across the NHS. The council connects pharmacy professionals working across primary care, community pharmacy, hospitals, academia and industry, while ensuring that pharmacy is represented in national discussions about digital health, AI and medicines optimisation.
