The Conference of Pharmacy Education Deans (CoPED UK) was established to bring together senior leaders responsible for pharmacy education, training and workforce development across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Emerging from national reviews of pharmacy education, CoPED was created to provide a unified UK forum through which Pharmacy Deans could collaborate, share expertise and shape the future of the profession.
Since its inception, CoPED has played an influential role in advancing excellence in pharmacy education and training across the UK. By fostering collaboration between the four nations, it has helped to promote innovation, share best practice and support the development of a skilled, adaptable and future-focused pharmacy workforce.
Today, CoPED brings together Pharmacy Deans and educational leaders from across the NHS and partner organisations to address common challenges, advise on workforce development priorities and contribute to the evolution of pharmacy education at every stage of professional practice. Working closely with professional bodies, regulators, universities and healthcare organisations, CoPED continues to champion high-quality pharmacy education in support of better patient care and population health outcomes across the UK.
As part of a wider family of UK healthcare education leadership networks, CoPED provides a respected voice for pharmacy education and remains committed to developing the profession and the workforce needed to meet the changing health needs of the future.