The UK Clinical Ethics Network was established in January 2001 to provide support for the growing number of clinical ethics committees and groups that were developing in National Health Service Trusts and some private hospitals in the UK.

The Network is made up of members of clinical ethics committees and clinical ethics groups, and individuals with an interest in clinical ethics.

A Board of Trustees oversees its development and academic and administrative support is currently provided by the Ethox Centre, University of Oxford.  This support includes maintenance and development of the UKCEN website. 

The Network provides support and information for established committees and for Trusts considering setting up a committee. It publishes a regular newsletter and organises an annual conference on clinical ethics.

The Network also facilitates sharing of information and best practice between clinical ethics committees and groups, through electronic communication, discussion papers and workshops.

If you would like to register a committee then please complete the registration form.