by Michele

Welcome to Digital Health Networks

We are the home of digital, technology and data leaders and specialists working across health and care. Our members form the UK’s leading independent professional community dedicated to transforming healthcare.

With a vibrant online discussion forum, national events, community initiatives and a range of specialist groups, the Networks provide a platform for members to share knowledge, learn from peers, and drive meaningful change.

Our mission is to foster collaboration, share best practices, and advance the effective use of digital innovations across the NHS.

Our communities

Our leadership communities and specialist councils are:
CCIO Network
Health CIO Network
CNIO Network
ICS Digital Council
CSO Network
Digital Pharmacy Council

At the heart of Digital Health Networks are three leadership communities:

  • Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) Network
  • Health Chief Information Officer (CIO) Network
  • Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) Network

Each of these networks is 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.

Building on these foundational networks, we host a diverse range of specialist groups – ICS Council, CSO Network and Digital Pharmacy Council – tailored to meet the unique needs of our wider community.

Community activity

We connect with our community members through:
  • Events: From our flagship annual residential Summer Schools event to regular webinars and in-person gatherings, our events are a foundation for engagement and collaboration.
  • Our online discussion forum: Members offer years of hard-lived experience of implementing digital solutions as part of active discussions on how to best deliver of the NHS’s shifting priorities. Follow threads if interest. Make connections. Seek advice. Share your opinion.
  • Community initiatives: Focused on fostering digital leadership, driving national engagement and advancing innovation and research through various outputs including:
    • Open letters to government / NHS England
    • Opinion pieces
    • Podcasts
    • Surveys
  • Mentoring schemes: Empowering emerging digital leaders by connecting them with experienced professionals through a 6-month group mentoring programme.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in this field, you’ll find value in the connections and resources our community provides.

Programme calendar

Date/timeActivity/eventLocationGet involved
2 October 2026, 11.00am–12.00pmCCIO Advisory Panel October MeetingOnline
5 October 2026, 12.30–1.30pmCNIO Advisory Panel October MeetingOnline
13 October 2026, 12.30–1.30pmHealth CIO Advisory Panel October MeetingOnline
15 October 2026, 11.00am–12.00pmCSO Council October MeetingOnline
21 October 2026, 2.00–3.00pmDigital Pharmacy Council: Introducing the AI in Medicines and Pharmacy NetworkOnlineRegister
23 October 2026, 12.00–1.00pmFrom Connected Workflows to AI-Ready Estates: Building the NHS Data Journey OnlineRegister
27 October 2026, 12.30–1.30pmICS Digital Council October MeetingOnline
29 October 2026, 10.00–11.00amJournal Club: De-identifying Sensitive Health Information Across Electronic Health Record Text and Clinical Speech OnlineRegister
6 November 2026, 1.00–2.00pmCCIO Advisory Panel November MeetingOnline
9 November 2026, 12.30–1.30pmCNIO Advisory Panel November MeetingOnline
12 November 2026, 12.30–1.30pmAI Agents in Practice: Real Use Cases, Real Impact OnlineRegister
17 November 2026, 12.30–1.30pmCIO Advisory Panel November MeetingOnline
19 November 2026, 11.00am–12.00pmCSO Council November MeetingOnline
24 November 2026, 12.30–1.30pmICS Digital Council November MeetingOnline
25 November 2026, 12.30–1.30pmDigital Pharmacy Council November MeetingOnline
16–17 March 2027Digital Health Rewired The NEC, BirminghamRegister
15–16 July 2027Digital Health Summer Schools University of ReadingSave the date