Regional partnerships between the NHS and universities that are designated by NIHR and NHS England as demonstrating excellence in health research, health education, and patient care. They work with each other, Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) and NIHR to further research and innovation and contribute to national health strategies. There are eight AHSCs in England: Bristol Health Partners, Cambridge University Health Partners, Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, King’s Health Partners, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Newcastle Health Innovation Partners, Oxford Academic Health Partners, and UCL Partners.
