Who we are

The AAC is a unique partnership between the following patient groups, government bodies, industry and NHS bodies, working together to streamline the adoption of new innovations in healthcare.

• Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs)
• Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI)
• Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)
• Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) 
• BioIndustry Association (BIA)
• Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHPRA)
• National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) 
• National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
• National Voices
• NHS England and NHS Improvement
• NHSX
• The British In Vitro Diagnostic Association
• The Department of Health and Social Care
• The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

The AAC has established a new dedicated unit within NHS England and NHS Improvement. It’s responsible for coordinating activities across the various AAC partner organisations and driving forward the AAC’s priorities.