This NHS Business Definition is for information regarding organisations that will be in existence from April 2013. The definition will be updated with the current position after April 2013.
Health Education England is an ORGANISATION.
Health Education England (HEE) was established as a Special Health Authority, before assuming full operational responsibilities from April 2013.
- provides leadership for the new education and training system
- ensures that the shape and skills of the future health and public health workforce evolve to sustain high quality outcomes for PATIENTS in the face of demographic and technological change
- ensures that the workforce has the right skills, behaviours and training, and is available in the right numbers, to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and drive improvements
- supports healthcare providers and clinicians to take greater responsibility for planning and commissioning education and training.
For further information on Health Education England, see the Health Education England website.
This supporting information is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| shortname | HEE |