The Faculty of Clinical Informatics (FCI) is facing a pivotal decision at its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). Members will be voting on whether to transition and become a special interest group of the British Computer Society (BCS).
The decision follows the possibility of the FCI having to shut down due to financial pressures. The newly appointed trustees have evaluated various alternatives and submitted their recommendations to the FCI council. After a thorough legal review, a set of resolutions has been prepared for the members to consider and vote on at the upcoming AGM on Friday, 12 January.
One of the resolutions being recommended is the transfer of memberships to the BCS, contingent upon majority approval from the Voting Members. This is seen as a potential solution to keep the FCI operational.
Meanwhile, a new UK membership body called UK Digital Health and Care (UKDHC) has been launched to provide a platform for professionals in the sector. The UKDHC will focus on providing training and education support for health and social care informaticians, with the goal of improving the delivery of healthcare services using modern technology.
Notably, the team behind the UKDHC includes former leading figures from the FCI, highlighting a continuation of the expertise and leadership in the field.
