ASSIST was established in 1993 to provide a national network for people involved with information management and technology in health and social care.
With over 500 members from all grades and branches of health & social care, the Yorkshire & Northern branch offers it's membership a sense of identity as well as providing a network for the exchange of information, good practice and addressing topical issues through a series of regular events and email updates. Through the National Council it aims to set, raise and maintain professional standards in IM&T, influence policy at national and local levels, and offers advice on IM&T issues across the NHS.
ASSIST has recently become associated with the British Computer Society (BCS) and all ASSIST members are automatically affiliate members of the BCS.