List of Knowledge, Information and Data (KIND) organisations.
The Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) is the single overarching body for the entire UK Healthcare Science (HCS) workforce and works alongside the healthcare science professional bodies to strengthen the visibility of the contribution of the healthcare science workforce. AHCS delivers The Certificate of Attainment and Certificate of Equivalence for the Scientist Training Programme (STP), Equivalence and Registers who are not regulated by statute. The Academy also maintains registers for individuals who have completed Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) and Specialist Scientist Training Higher (HSST) or their equivalent training routes.
The Archives and Records Association is the lead professional body for archivists, archive conservators and records managers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.The ARA aims to support its membership through training, continued professional development, identification of employment opportunities, professional help and advice, and by providing a community to which the membership can belong and from which they draw benefit through open discussion and debate, as well as through gathering of information and advice.
The British Computer Society (BCS) is the professional body for those working in IT. British Computer Society Health Scotland is a multi-professional group that aims to promote the development and use of Health Informatics in Scotland to support effective, evidence based, efficient health and social care in areas of research, education, practice, and management decision making. This is intended to benefit the health of individuals, communities, and populations that receive health and social care services and the staff and organisations that deliver health and related services.
CILIP is the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers, with members in the UK and internationally. Membership gives access to a range of learning and eLearning opportunities, as well as access to events, regional and specialist groups and professional development opportunities. The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland (CILIPS) works in partnership with CILIP. CILIP also has a Health Libraries Group (HLG) which supports the professional development of health library and knowledge professionals and raising of awareness of the value and impact of their services.
Aims to help companies and organisations in Scotland use data science to make a difference in the real world. Focuses on giving individuals and organisations the practical skills and hands on experience they need to apply the latest data science thinking in the real world.
DHI Scotland brings the right people together and provide them with the means to identify, design, evaluate and invest in new solutions to the country’s priority health and care challenges. The website provides information for different audience groups, from academics to SME's and Health & Social Leaders to large enterprise organisations.
FED-IP is the Federation for Informatics Professionals in Health and Social Care, a collaboration between the leading professional bodies in health and care informatics supporting the development of the informatics profession.
The Institute of Analytics (IoA) is the Professional Body for Analytics and Data Science Professionals in the UK and internationally. IoA is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to promote greater awareness, understanding and innovation in Analytics. IoA is fully supported in their mission by leading organisations in the sector.
IHRIM is the leading professional body for staff working in the healthcare sector in the areas of Health Records, Information Management, Clinical Coding and Information Governance. It is dedicated to the development and promotion of best practice in these areas to support the delivery of high quality healthcare to the public.
Professional body for all statisticians and data analysts across the UK and internationally.
The national skills agency for Scotland. Supports individuals across Scotland to build their career management, work-based and employability skills, throughout their career journey, from school, into further learning opportunities and employment. Includes information on digital training and careers.
The society for innovation, technology and modernisation (SOCITM). Aims to be the preferred network for professionals who are shaping and delivering public services. Brings people together to share experiences and best practice while learning from each other to the benefit of the public sector as a whole. There is also a SOCITM Scottish regional network that hold events and meetings.
The data science community exists to: bring together data scientists and improve data science capability across government, develop and share data science best practice, help digital and other analytical teams work effectively with data scientists, and discuss and challenge the way government uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve services.