The AHCS was established as a joint initiative of the UK Health Departments and the professional bodies across Healthcare Science.

The AHCS was commissioned to undertake and support key projects including: Developing consistent regulation for the Healthcare Science workforce e.g. by establishing accredited voluntary registers where none exist, Implementing a system to assess and confer ‘equivalence’ of the existing qualifications and experience individuals have, mapped to the outcomes of formalised quality assured training programmes, Quality assuring education and training in partnership with other stakeholders, and Developing common standards for Healthcare Science practice.

MyAHCS is a new way to connect and engage with the Academy For Healthcare Science. The MyAHCS app also provides a Digital ID Card which can be used by Registrants.