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THE
LINK
How the Advancing Healthcare
Awards celebrate the work of
allied health professionals and
healthcare scientists.
PUBLISHED SIX TIMES A YEAR
Perfect timing
As we celebrate the Awards 20th anniversary,
Chamberlain Dunn also celebrate being finalists
in the awards world own awards, the Awards
Awards. Yes, really! It is in the category of the best
longstanding award – very appropriate. So we
have our own nail-biting moment at the end of
June.
Our biggest-ever celebration at the Royal Garden
Hotel in London brings together our finalists,
representatives of our sponsors and supporters,
and guests from throughout the health and social
care world. We are here to shine a spotlight on the
work of healthcare scientists and AHPs, whose
contribution to healthcare is so often overlooked.
The mood is set by the jazz group from the Blue
Light Symphony Orchestra for their music during
the drinks reception and after party. The orchestra,
a charity, is the UK’s only orchestra for everyone
working in the emergency services. See page 6 on
how to donate: the orchestra has plans for a Music
Week next year, and to expand throughout the UK.
And the atmosphere is much enlivened by Viva
Acapella who open the ceremony with two
songs. They are themselves an award-winning
cappella group based in Kent, with national and
international acclaim.
Turn to the back page for the Order of Ceremony
ISSUE 8 – MAY/JUNE 2025
Welcome to this special issue of The Link, our
publication that brings together the Advancing
Healthcare community. We focus on our UK
Awards, celebrating their 20th anniversary with
a new logo, more sponsors and supporters and a
memorable lunch with prestigious speakers and
presenters, and some lively music.
We also mark the return of AHA Cymru, back with
more sponsors and supporters. And remind our
Northern Ireland readers that they have until
18 June to enter their awards.
KEY DATES
AHA Northern Ireland
Closing date: 18 June
Judging day: 9 September
Awards ceremony:
23 October, Stormont Hotel, Belfast
AHA Cymru
Closing date: 18 July
Virtual judging panels:
29 September – 3 October
Awards ceremony:
14 November, Marriott Hotel, Cardiff
In this issue:
– Meet our guest speaker
– Congratulating our UK finalists
– Launching AH Awards Cymru 2025
– Update from Scotland
– Find out more about Wales new
chief healthcare science officer
– How to sign up for the Link
– Order of Ceremony
