The Association of UK University Hospitals is the key leadership body across the UK promoting the unique interests of University hospitals. Its role is to represent the unique tripartite - service, teaching and research - interests of UK University Hospital Trusts in partnership with other national bodies. The high quality teaching and research conducted within these institutions allows the quality of care provided to the patients they treat to be at the forefront of best practice throughout the UK.

The Association incorporates the four affiliated groups – Directors of Finance, HR Directors, Medical Directors and Directors of Nursing.