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
New Spread Academy provides health and care pioneers with a lesson in large-scale change
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
A week in the life of a Spread Academy delegate – Marianne Williams
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
Spreading change to create a balanced world – a female perspective
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
World-best innovations supporting Mental Health and early diagnosis and prevention of cancer join NHS Innovation Accelerator
The 13 innovations joining the NIA were announced today as part of an event to launch the fourth year of this award-winning national accelerator. An NHS England initiative delivered in partnership with England’s 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs), the NIA has supported the uptake and spread of 37 high impact, evidence-based innovations across more than 1,700 NHS sites since it launched in July 2015. Read More