• To promote and improve safety and health within care services.

• To provide a forum for individuals and organisations involved in any aspect of safety and health.

• To facilitate the exchange and sharing of information, experience and expertise.

• To promote and encourage the development and adoption of the highest professional standards and codes of practice by formulating and publishing guidelines, policy papers and authoritative statements.

• To encourage & commission research, study, dissemination of information & to publish results & findings.

• To promote NASHiCS in all appropriate ways.

• To establish and maintain communications and promote exchange of information with other organisations, government departments and agencies.

• To carry out the business of NASHiCS in accordance with the principles of equality and opportunity.