The National Association for Healthcare Security was formed in 1994, as a non profit making professional organisation of Healthcare Managers in the United Kingdom, who are responsible for security. It works to improve security in healthcare facilities through training and the exchange of information and experiences. It promotes co-operation amongst the members and provides them with current information through conferences, meetings and events designed to meet the challenges and complexities of protecting modern medical facilities.

The NAHS, as a stakeholder in healthcare security, aims to support the NHS Security Management Service (SMS) as it develops the strategic direction and development of NHS healthcare security. This is already reflected in meetings with and membership of SMS working parties and committees by members of the NAHS.

The Association has a network of regions, at present covering:

• The North (generally a line north of Birmingham)
• The South (generally south of Birmingham)
• The South Coast
• The West (generally the South-West and South Wales)

Regions have a small committee headed by a Chairman who arrange meetings usually on a quarterly basis and organise information and advice concerning healthcare security. Members of Regional Committees form the NAHS Executive Committee.