Boost Learning and Improvement Community

Across our region, we want to be the #BestAtGettingBetter - with continuous learning and improvement at the heart of everything we do and how we work. We are excited to introduce Boost, our new learning and improvement community! Join our movement here boost.org.uk

🩺 Supporting the #NHS10YearPlan: @NENC_NHS is helping patients wait well for surgery. 📊 Digital tools like RAIDR identify risk early 🧠 Prevention & personalised support before treatment 📍Focused on our most deprived communities northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/here-to-help-y… @DHSCgovuk @WesStreeting

🧠 Free suicide prevention training for NHS and emergency staff in the North East and North Cumbria. Learn to spot signs, talk safely, and support those at risk. No experience needed – just your time and care. 🔗 Find out more: ow.ly/B3PU50Wv79E @NENC_NHS

Coaching Skills for Line Managers 🌱 📅 31 July, 1-4:30pm This is one of our most popular courses, and will enable you to communicate with others using core coaching skills - something which can have a HUGE impact! Find out more & book ➡️ ow.ly/Wm5S50Wv90R @NENC_NHS

Episode 4 of #BeyondTheNow is here! @samanthallen talks with Lt Col (Retd) Guy Benson, national lead for the @NHSVeteranAware on leadership, transition & trauma-informed care. 📺 YouTube: ow.ly/teVH50WrHPN 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/QbyB50WrHPO @nhs-confederation @DHSCgovuk

🚀 Help shape the future of the Boost website! We're looking for volunteers to make it more interactive, inclusive and inspiring. No tech skills needed – just your ideas! 📩 Get involved: [email protected] Let’s build something brilliant – together. @NENC_NHS

💻 Supporting the #NHS10YearPlan @NENC_NHS is embedding digital inclusion across the system 📶 Reducing digital barriers 🎓 Tools & training for access 🤝 Cross-sector collaboration Shifting from analogue to digital Find out more: academy.boost.org.uk/programmes/dig… @DHSCgovuk @WesStreeting

🌈 Attention NHS and Social Care Workers! 🌈 Get these exclusive benefits when you upgrade in The School for Change Agents! 👉 Unlimited access 👉 Learn at your own pace 👉 A digital CPD certificate Check out if your eligible for an upgrade here: horizonsnhs.com/school/#how-to…

📝 New: The Family Voices Diary Co-produced by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS FT, this simple tool helps families feel heard during end-of-life care - improving communication and support in hospitals, hospices and homes. Learn more: ow.ly/BU7u50Wu5Oj @NENC_NHS

STOMP is a NHSE programme to stop inappropriate prescribing of psychotropic meds for people with learning disability and autism. PBS is an alternative way to support somebody without medication. Watch Shane's story here: youtube.com/watch?v=fnIngk…

📅 Join our next Healthy Weight and Obesity Community of Practice 🗓 Tues 16 Sept | ⏰ 10–11:30am | 💻 Online With Dr Susanna Mills and Dr Angela Rodrigues on supporting healthy weight in people with SMI. 🔗 Register: ow.ly/77TI50WtoAv @NENC_NHS

🌿 Nature and wellbeing In our latest Lunch & Learn, Jo Burke (Northumberland Wildlife Trust) shared how nature supports health equity - especially for marginalised communities. 💬 “Nature is our greatest source of health” – WHO 🎥 Watch: ow.ly/e4eZ50Wtgns @NENC_NHS

Our latest Bulletin is out now 🗞️ July's edition includes: 🚀 Transforming care at neighbourhood level 💡 The Boost website - we want your ideas ❤️ A new wellbeing resource 📈 Patient Pods help practices improve care 📅 Plus lots more 🔗 ow.ly/bBCW50Wtb4x @NENC_NHS

Book of the week - The Advanced Practitioner in Pathophysiology and Diagnostics by Ollie Phipps. An indispensable resource for practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding and refine their skills. Available at CIC. @NCICNHS @learning_ncic @CH_Matrons_Ncic @Boost_NENC

🏘️ Applications now open for the Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme Help shape joined-up, person-centred care in the North East and Cumbria. ✅ National coaching ✅ Regional learning ✅ Tools and resources ✅ Influence policy 🔗 ow.ly/lR7q50WrVli @NENC_NHS

In 2024, Debbie Austin, a family carer, delivered a webinar on how PBS transformed her family and daughter Lucy's lives. She shares her lived experience and how PBS strategies significantly reduced challenging behaviours. Watch here: youtu.be/l9Iczc7nWnw

🚀 Explore your next step with confidence! Join two free career webinars for staff in NENC: 🧭 21 Aug – Career Planning 💻 28 Aug – LinkedIn & Online Branding Explore options, boost confidence & grow your digital presence. 🔗 Book now: ow.ly/4QbK50WrOAh @NENC_NHS

🎧 New podcast alert! The 20 Minute Clinic explores people, ideas and innovation in North Cumbria’s primary care - hosted by Dr Amit Paik. 🎙️ First 5 episodes now live! 📲 Listen: ow.ly/NKOm50WqpIT @NENC_NHS

Book of the Week - We Solve Murders by Richard Osman. FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB. Available at CIC @NCICNHS @learning_ncic @CH_Matrons_Ncic @Boost_NENC

🌀 Leading Through Transition and Change This session helps leaders and line managers apply the Bridges Transition Model to support themselves and their teams through change. 📅 Running June – August 2025 🔗 Book your place: ow.ly/WXho50Wqpg8 @NENC_NHS

🎉 Congrats to Stanley Medical Group & Tanfield View Surgery! Their Stamp Out Diabetes team won Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse of the Year at the Diabetes Nursing Awards 🏆 👏 Recognised for their personalised, preventative approach. 🔗 ow.ly/vWjy50Wqpx7 @NENC_NHS