Sarah Robens, programme manager at the South West Academic Health Science Network (SW AHSN) and 2019 Spread Academy Fellow, recently attended a fitness class by Move it or Lose it – a fitness franchise supported by the Transform Ageing programme, whose partners include the SW AHSN, Design Council, UnLtd, and the Centre for Ageing Better.  Read More

Forward-thinkers in health and social care across the South West have been given an exclusive lesson in unleashing large-scale change at the first Spread Academy, launched by the South West Academic Health Science Network (SW AHSN) in partnership with the renowned US-based Billions Institute. Over 80 professionals, including NHS leaders, a dietitian, and an ex-rocket engineer, were  Read More

Gastroenterology dietitian Marianne Williams set up the first NHS primary care dietetic-led gastroenterology clinic in the UK in 2011. She attended the Spread Academy, facilitated by the South West Academic Health Science Network and Billions Institute, in March 2019. Throughout the four-day academy, Marianne recorded what she learnt. MONDAY – THE FIRST DAY Fantastic first day  Read More

Elizabeth Carter is the transformation lead for NHS England’s nursing directorate. A change leader, feminist, and radical, Elizabeth is determined to enable young women in education and their careers to unlock their full potential. On International Women’s Day 2019, Elizabeth reflects on her own career as a female leader as she considers how her time  Read More