Aims & Objectives

Principal Aim

The AHCM's aim is to support and develop communicators, engagement and marketing professionals in the NHS and the healthcare sector throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The AHCM aims to:

Promote professional, proactive communications
Influence the national communications agenda
Link members so that they can share information
Share, recognise and reward good practice through the AHCM awards scheme
Build awareness and understanding of key health communications issues
Represent and support members
Explore opportunities for joint working with other like-minded organisations for the benefit of members.

Our Objectives

To facilitate networking amongst AHCM members
To provide a national conference and award event
To deliver a training plan in line with members' needs that encompasses mentoring opportunities
To promote and expand membership and benefits
To collaborate with other organisations and forge new partnerships
To sustain long-term financial viability.

Current activities

Our current programme of activity includes:

- An annual conference and communications awards

- A regular quarterly newsletter

- Improving the AHC website and e-communications

- Recruiting members
- Varied training programme at competitive rates.

For a detailed Action Plan, please look at our Business Plan 09-10.