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In the health and care system in the North East and North Cumbria, we want to be the best at getting better – with continuous learning and improvement at the heart of everything we do, and in the way in which we work. Through the sharing of learning, ideas, and good practice, and by trying new things together, we can find solutions to the challenges we face, and support each other to make a differ

ence to the health of people living in our region. Building on past successes like the North East Transformation System and CLIC (Cumbria Learning and Improvement Collaborative), the Boost learning and improvement community brings together people with a passion for improvement, innovation and change in health and care. Boost ultimately serves as a hub for innovation, idea-sharing, networking, and supporting improvement efforts.

A new report highlights the vital role of charities and community groups in supporting people across North Cumbria - thr...
19/06/2026

A new report highlights the vital role of charities and community groups in supporting people across North Cumbria - through personalised, relationship-based care.

It showcases how social prescribing and health coaching connect people to local support, improving wellbeing and reducing pressure on services. However, it warns this impact is at risk without sustainable, long-term funding.

👉 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/5nlR50ZcHV3

North East and North Cumbria NHS
Cumbria CVS

Join our upcoming Lunch & Learn to explore what the WorkWell programme can teach us about strategic commissioning in pra...
18/06/2026

Join our upcoming Lunch & Learn to explore what the WorkWell programme can teach us about strategic commissioning in practice.

Hear from Hamdi Hamzah (Research & Evaluation Officer, NENC ICB) as he shares how qualitative research captured real-time learning across Neighbourhood Health teams - and how this informed rapid, large-scale delivery.

Discover practical insights on:
• What works (partnerships, soft launches, tailored comms)
• What challenges to expect (funding, governance, evaluation)
• How to apply these lessons to your own work

📅 16 July 2026
🕐 1:00–1:30pm
📍 Online (30-minute informal session)
📝 Register by 14 July: https://ow.ly/G3I950Z27bh

Bring your lunch and join the conversation.

North East and North Cumbria NHS

✨ Welcome to the Neighbourhood Health Learning Conference ✨Today, we’re delighted to welcome colleagues, partners and le...
18/06/2026

✨ Welcome to the Neighbourhood Health Learning Conference ✨

Today, we’re delighted to welcome colleagues, partners and leaders from across the North East and North Cumbria to our Neighbourhood Health Learning Conference at St James’ Park.

This region-wide event brings people together to strengthen how we work at neighbourhood level - creating space for shared learning, collaboration and practical action.

Throughout the day, we’ll be exploring key themes including leadership, data and insights, partnership working, and citizenship, with opportunities to connect, reflect and turn ideas into action.

Neighbourhood health is central to improving outcomes, tackling inequalities and delivering more joined-up, proactive care - and today is about building the relationships, insight and momentum to make that happen.

💬 We’re looking forward to a day of learning, conversation and collaboration — and to continuing this shared journey from insight to action.

North East and North Cumbria NHS
Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria

Supporting GP reception teams is key to a resilient workforce and positive patient experience.A new face‑to‑face worksho...
17/06/2026

Supporting GP reception teams is key to a resilient workforce and positive patient experience.

A new face‑to‑face workshop, Managing Emotions at Work in General Practice, offers practical tools to help reception staff understand emotional labour, manage challenging interactions, and build confidence.

📍 Newcastle | 📅 2 July 2026

👉 Read more and register: https://ow.ly/IGcB50ZcHLt

North East and North Cumbria NHS

A new toolkit has been launched to help services work more effectively together in supporting families affected by domes...
17/06/2026

A new toolkit has been launched to help services work more effectively together in supporting families affected by domestic abuse.

Developed through research in the North East and North Cumbria, it focuses on whole family approaches, supporting more joined-up working between adult and children’s services.

The toolkit provides practical guidance to help teams plan, deliver and improve coordinated support, with the aim of improving outcomes for both parents and children.

👉 Read more and access the toolkit: https://ow.ly/HNBq50Zb8Ly

North East and North Cumbria NHS

Leading system-level change - what next for our community?We’re proud to see Boost recognised in new system leadership r...
16/06/2026

Leading system-level change - what next for our community?

We’re proud to see Boost recognised in new system leadership research exploring how large-scale change actually happens in health and care.

The report highlights Boost as:
- A relational learning system
- A way of building the “social glue” across partners
- A platform for shared learning and collective improvement

This is about more than improvement methods - it’s about how we learn together as a system.

Join us virtually on Wednesday 1 July, 1-2.30pm for a Connect & Learn session, where we’ll bring these insights to life and explore together what they mean for our system.

🔗 https://ow.ly/CkrA50ZcaBQ

North East and North Cumbria NHS

A new innovation from University Hospitals Tees is transforming orthopaedic surgery.Anatostat uses life-sized 3D models ...
15/06/2026

A new innovation from University Hospitals Tees is transforming orthopaedic surgery.

Anatostat uses life-sized 3D models created from CT scans to support surgical planning, helping clinicians rehearse procedures, improve outcomes, and involve patients more meaningfully in decisions about their care.

With over 100 models already produced, the approach is delivering time savings, cost efficiencies and improved patient understanding.

👉 Read the full case study: https://ow.ly/Ow2Y50Zb8y2

North East and North Cumbria NHS
Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria

Leaving ICU is a major milestone – but recovery can be long, complex, and often the hardest part of the journey.This fre...
15/06/2026

Leaving ICU is a major milestone – but recovery can be long, complex, and often the hardest part of the journey.

This free online forum (14 July, 2–3pm) will explore how social prescribing and community support can better support people after intensive care. Hear from specialist nurses and join the discussion on improving joined-up care.

👉 Book your place and be part of the conversation: https://ow.ly/GHfz50Zb7X4

North East and North Cumbria NHS

🤝 Working together to improve end of life supportA new Death, Dying and Bereavement Resource Pack is helping people with...
10/06/2026

🤝 Working together to improve end of life support

A new Death, Dying and Bereavement Resource Pack is helping people with learning disabilities across North Cumbria have more open, informed conversations about death and loss.

Co‑produced with over 25 partners and led by Eden Valley Hospice, this resource brings together easy‑read materials to support individuals, families and professionals with compassionate, person‑centred care.

Recently launched in Carlisle, the packs are already building confidence and supporting more inclusive conversations.

🔗 For more information: https://ow.ly/FfVU50Z9RNZ

North East and North Cumbria NHS

02/06/2026

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