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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 difference 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.

LUNCH & LEARN recording now available 🎥 | Healthworks: Driving impact and reducing health inequalitiesIn this session, P...
06/03/2026

LUNCH & LEARN recording now available 🎥 | Healthworks: Driving impact and reducing health inequalities

In this session, Paul Court (CEO, Healthworks) shares how community‑based programmes across the North East are reducing health inequalities and delivering an estimated £46.2m in savings to health and social care. Featuring insights from the Impact Report 2024–25 and powerful personal stories, the session highlights real impact aligned with NHS priorities.

👉 Watch the recording: https://ow.ly/KIlz50YpcRV

North East and North Cumbria NHS

New Digital Inclusion Awareness Training is now live on the Boost Learning Academy 🎉As digital tools play a bigger role ...
05/03/2026

New Digital Inclusion Awareness Training is now live on the Boost Learning Academy 🎉

As digital tools play a bigger role in health and care, it’s essential we understand and tackle the barriers people face in accessing them. This 30‑minute eLearning module builds awareness of digital inclusion, explores common challenges, and shares practical ways to support those who may be digitally excluded.

✅ Open to anyone working in health and care
✅ No prior knowledge needed
✅ Supports more inclusive, equitable services

Developed by the NENC ICB Digital Inclusion PMO.

👉 Access the training: https://ow.ly/ZPXP50YpcmZ

North East and North Cumbria NHS

✨ Boost Bulletin – February 2026 ✨Our latest Boost Bulletin is out now, packed with practical learning, inspiring projec...
25/02/2026

✨ Boost Bulletin – February 2026 ✨

Our latest Boost Bulletin is out now, packed with practical learning, inspiring projects and opportunities to get involved across health, care and the VCSE sector.

🔹 New Digital Inclusion Awareness Training – a short, accessible module to help reduce digital inequalities
🔹 Social Prescribing Day (26 March) – join VONNE’s Power of People conference
🔹 Primary care impact – how Wallsend PCN strengthened CKD detection and outcomes
🔹 Sustainability in action – from reusable tourniquets to nasoendoscope recycling
🔹 New learning & events – Lunch & Learns, ECHO, digital webinars and more

From inclusive practice and personalised safety planning to clean air, dementia support and creative research sharing – this month’s bulletin highlights how people‑powered ideas are improving outcomes across the region.

👉 Read the February Boost Bulletin and explore upcoming learning and events: https://ow.ly/YHS050YlOaP

North East and North Cumbria NHS

A new Personalised Safety Planning Toolkit to support adults at risk of self‑harm or su***de is launching this spring.Ja...
24/02/2026

A new Personalised Safety Planning Toolkit to support adults at risk of self‑harm or su***de is launching this spring.

Jay’s Personalised Safety Planning Toolkit will be introduced through regional roadshows in March and April across the North East and North Cumbria, with an online launch in May.

Open to practitioners, individuals, families and support networks.

👉 Find out more and book your place: https://ow.ly/stPY50Yl6E1

North East and North Cumbria NHS

📢 Palliative & End of Life Care Learning – March/April 2026Join St Benedict’s Hospice Project ECHO for a 6‑week virtual ...
23/02/2026

📢 Palliative & End of Life Care Learning – March/April 2026

Join St Benedict’s Hospice Project ECHO for a 6‑week virtual programme for primary care teams.

Expert-led sessions cover communication, early recognition, advance care planning, anticipatory prescribing and care after death.

🗓 Starts Tuesday 10 March, 2:00–3:30pm | 💻 Zoom

Open to GPs and all primary care staff.

🔗 Register: https://boost.org.uk/palliative-and-end-of-life-care-learning-for-primary-care-march-april-2026/

North East and North Cumbria NHS

🚀 Digital accelerator webinarsHealth Innovation North East and North Cumbria and partners are hosting four practical web...
18/02/2026

🚀 Digital accelerator webinars

Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria and partners are hosting four practical webinars to support digital adoption in care homes and across health and care. Expect real‑world insights on improving communication, streamlining processes and enhancing resident care.

🗓️ Upcoming sessions (10:30–11:15am):
• 18 Mar – GP Connect
• 25 Mar – Cyber Security
• 22 Apr – Hospital Discharge
• 29 Apr – NHSmail & Test Results

✨ Plus: Digital Inclusion session with Baroness Armstrong on 2 Mar (1:30–3pm).

🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/n0K550Yf3so

North East and North Cumbria NHS

✨ Celebrate the Power of People this Social Prescribing Day (26 March 2026)!VONNE is hosting a free online conference (1...
16/02/2026

✨ Celebrate the Power of People this Social Prescribing Day (26 March 2026)!

VONNE is hosting a free online conference (10am–12pm) celebrating the incredible impact of social prescribing across the North East & North Cumbria. Hear from inspiring speakers and local projects showing how connection, trust and community can transform wellbeing.

💬 Open to anyone working in health, care, VCSE, public health, local authorities or research.

🔗 Register and learn more: https://ow.ly/eAUv50Yf2bQ

📬 Stay updated by joining VONNE’s Healthy Communities & Social Prescribing Network.

North East and North Cumbria NHS

📣 North East and North Cumbria NHS staff – take charge of your financial future!Affinity Connect is offering free virtua...
13/02/2026

📣 North East and North Cumbria NHS staff – take charge of your financial future!

Affinity Connect is offering free virtual sessions to help you navigate career transitions, retirement planning, and financial wellbeing 💼💡

🗓️ Upcoming topics include:

- Redundancy, pensions and future income
- Retirement planning
- Financial wellbeing steps
- Tax tips for £50k+ earners
- NHS pension flexibilities

📍 Tailored for NHS staff. Delivered online. Led by financial experts.

👉 Book your place now:
https://ow.ly/nj9r50WROxc

North East and North Cumbria NHS

🌿 Tackling air pollution togetherNewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals and Northumbria Healthcare have joined forces to improve ...
13/02/2026

🌿 Tackling air pollution together

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals and Northumbria Healthcare have joined forces to improve local air quality and protect community health.

At the UKHSA Air Pollution Event (Nov 2025), both trusts showcased their collaborative project reviewing hospital sites against the Clean Air Hospitals Framework and installing low‑cost diffusion tubes at the RVI, Freeman Hospital and Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.

This ongoing monitoring will provide vital data to pinpoint where action is most needed to reduce harmful pollution. The event highlighted the region’s commitment to cleaner air and healthier futures.

🚗 You can help too!
Simple actions - like avoiding car engine idling - make a real difference. Our regional No Idling commitment is already making strides.

🔗 https://ow.ly/r4No50Yf0fn

North East and North Cumbria NHS

📢 Wallsend PCN Chronic Kidney Disease projectFrom March–August 2025, Wallsend PCN and AstraZeneca worked together to imp...
12/02/2026

📢 Wallsend PCN Chronic Kidney Disease project

From March–August 2025, Wallsend PCN and AstraZeneca worked together to improve early detection and management of CKD across three GP practices.

🔍 Key outcomes:
- 332 new CKD diagnoses (+19%)
- Prevalence increased from 4.04% to 4.71%
- 435 pharmacist and 509 technical reviews
- Increased use of ACEI/ARB and SGLT2 inhibitors
- 33 patients attended group consultations, boosting knowledge & confidence

💷 Early action proved highly cost‑effective, strengthening the case for proactive CKD care in primary care settings.

🔗 Full article: https://ow.ly/jtGm50YcPrk

North East and North Cumbria NHS

Workplace Wellbeing - Thrive not survive 🌱📅 25 February 2026, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, OnlineA practical and thought provoking l...
11/02/2026

Workplace Wellbeing - Thrive not survive 🌱

📅 25 February 2026, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Online

A practical and thought provoking look at resilience and wellbeing, helping you plan to get more of what you want in the workplace.

Find out more & book ➡️ https://ow.ly/htr450YclWA

North East and North Cumbria NHS

♻️ Cutting clinical waste at James Cook HospitalTeams across The James Cook University Hospital have teamed up with Ambu...
10/02/2026

♻️ Cutting clinical waste at James Cook Hospital

Teams across The James Cook University Hospital have teamed up with Ambu to recycle single‑use nasoendoscopes - capturing precious metals, recycling plastics and reducing waste going to landfill.

This pilot, launched in September 2025, supports the NHS Green Plan and shows how clinical–supplier partnerships can drive real sustainable change 🌱

Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/kYaQ50YclIe

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