A constant feature of the health and social care system is that it is always undergoing significant change. There is no reason why this will not continue into the future. There will be a need for greater agility in the current and future workforce to respond to, and manage, repeated change. Creating a workforce which […]
To manage the increased scale and pace of change in such a complex and interdependent operational environment, there is a need to further identify, encourage and develop clinical and non-clinical leaders and managers. This will ensure the scale of transformation is achieved and delivered efficiently and effectively. NHS Leadership Academy The NHS Leadership Academy works with […]
Increasingly complex patient care needs require greater versatility in the workforce. The ability to adapt to provide care in different settings, at different times and in different organisational and team structures is becoming even more essential for individuals and multidisciplinary teams. The balance of generalist and specialist skills across the current health and social care workforce […]
Supporting staff to collaborate across organisational and professional boundaries The increasingly complex needs of the population mean that staff must be supported to work across organisational and professional boundaries to develop and deliver integrate services based around the patient. From the ability to put aside organisational loyalties to collaborate in networks, to increasingly developing collaborative […]
This section has information and links for additional early intervention programmes that are closely linked to emotional wellbeing and mental health. Each of these interventions has been evaluated and been rated (1-5) by the Early Intervention Foundation as follows: Evidence rating: Higher ratings are where the research evidence is strongest. A low rating does not […]
An overview of training resources and additional opportunities available to the mental health system in London relating to children and young people’s mental health. The aim of this compendium is to provide an overview of available training resources and opportunities relating to children and young people’s mental health on offer to the mental health system in […]
This October 2016 document brings together the findings and conclusions from evidence reviewed by PHE to inform the government’s thinking on sugar in the diet. The review first considers the need for action – how much sugar we eat, where it comes from, the health issues associated with this and the benefits in reducing our […]
This good practice guide to cancer screening in London provides primary care with a practical how-to guide of evidence-based recommendations representing the current best practice in cancer screening. For most Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), cancer remains the largest single cause of premature death. Cancer screening is crucial in preventing and detecting cancer. It offers a significant opportunity […]
There are a variety of resources to support children and young people’s emotional wellbeing. Good Thinking Good Thinking is a resource to support Londoners who are feeling anxious, sleep-deprived, stressed, sad or low. It is currently aimed at over-18s, but an offer for 16- to 18-year-olds is coming soon. Visit the site here. More information […]
Please feel free to use these films to engage with your communities. If you need the MP4 versions of any of the films please email raybarnet@hotmail.com Films: London children talk about health: Full film: Shorter clips of London children talking about: What do you like to eat? What activities do you like? What does being […]