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HSMC brings the rigour of academic research to the resolution of problems in the complex world of healthcare. David Nicholson CBE, NHS Chief Executive

Welcome to the website for the Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) at the University of Birmingham.


The Health Services Management Centre is one of the leading centres specialising in policy, development, education and research in health and social care services in the UK.

HSMC’s prime purpose is to strengthen the management and leadership of these services and to promote improved health and well-being.


Forthcoming HSMC Events

 LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING for major seminar on admission avoidance to be held on 21 April in London.

2/2/10  International Conference on policy and practice in the reform of healthcare - 14 April 2010 (pdf; 3.13 MB; opens in new window)

21/1/10  April taster session for Masters Degrees

Latest News from HSMC

19/3/2010  Can regulation make the difference?

18/3/2010  Read the latest Newsletter from HSMC

18/3/2010 HSMC to welcome new Senior Fellows

11/3/2010 Implications of personalisation for the third sector

1/3/2010 A fresh perspective

View more news, publications and events from HSMC (including further details of the OBHC Conference to be held 11-14 April, 2010)


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