Blogs

The ESCAPE-pain programme is an evidence based group rehabilitation programme for osteoarthritis incorporating educational pain management and coping strategies with an individualised physical exercise regime for each participant to support their physical and mental approach to their pain.

Osteoarthritis affects over 8.75 million people in the UK and is a major source of disability with a large socio-economic burden. 

In this blog our Senior Improvement Lead, Laura Rogers shares the myths and learnings gained from rolling out the ESCAPE-pain project in the East Midlands. 

Following a competitive recruitment process, we have appointed a new Independent Board Member to join our Governance Board.

Our Governance Board works closely with our Independent Chair and executive team providing strategic oversight on our performance and organisational objectives. Learn more about our Governance Board here.

In this blog, Nick shares insight into his background and experience, his interest in the use of digital technologies, and his views on strategically influencing change in NHS and social care organisations following the COVID-19 pandemic. 

We are currently recruiting for a Project Officer to join our Patient Safety Collaborative (PSC) to support its new commission.

In this blog, Nat Riley shares what it is like working as Project Officer and the opportunities she had throughout her role.

To find out more about the other roles we are currently recruiting for to support the new PSC commission visit the join our team page.  

We are currently recruiting for a number of positions to join our team as part of our Patient Safety Collaborative to support its new national commission from NHS England and Improvement.

In this blog Head of Patient Safety Alder, shares his experience leading the team, the projects he is involved in, the opportunities available and why people should apply to join the team at an exciting time.

For more information on the positions available, visit the join our team page on our website.

We are currently recruiting for a number of roles to join our Patient Safety Collaborative to support its new commission. In this blog, Kay Khan shares her experiences working as a Senior Improvement Lead for the Patient Safety Collaborative and gives insight into starting a new role at EMAHSN during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To find out more about the opportunities and to apply for the new roles visit our webpage.

In my role as Assistant Chief Executive Officer at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), I primarily work to support the key priorities of the Trust alongside our Executive team. My background as Director of Improvement and Integration supports this and provides a broader context to change and transformation at an organisational level.

I have the privilege of sitting on the East Midlands AHSN board on behalf of my CEO, Tracy Taylor. This is important to us as it allows us to support the incredible work of the AHSN. It’s also a great opportunity to identify opportunities to innovate via the work of the AHSNs as well as provide the perspective of an acute trust, so the AHSN can learn from our views in order to form their direction, delivery and strategy.

Here our Managing Director, Nicole McGlennon, reflects on her first year at the East Midlands AHSN including her highlights, progress and future plans and priorities for the organisation.

Over a year ago now, when I applied for my role, I was motivated by the great potential to make a difference within our health and care system. No-one could have foreseen the events that were to come that shaped a lot of my first year with the Network.

Reflecting on the last 12 months, I can certainly say I feel proud to be in this role and channel our resources and support to help frontline services and colleagues adapt as best they can.

In her new role as Medical Director at the East Midlands AHSN, Gail Allsopp acts as the strategic lead for our medicines optimisation, patient safety and health informatics and analytics workstreams. Gail will apply her clinical knowledge to drive improvement and the adoption of best practice across the region. In this blog, Gail talks about her background and applying this experience, a need to share best practice across the system and her passion to support the health and care workforce.

We are currently recruiting for a Communications Manager to join our small but mighty communications and engagement team. Here our current Communications Manager, Jayne, gives an insight into her day-to-day role and what she likes most about working at EMAHSN.

To find out more and apply, visit our webpage. Applications close 12 January 2021.

In October we worked alongside our partners at the West Midlands AHSN to deliver Midlands Digital Health and Care Week, a week of standalone virtual sessions featuring case studies from health and care partners showcasing digital best practice and talks from senior leaders on key digital health themes. Here Mike Watson, our Digital Lead, reflects on the week, the digital health themes that emerged and what’s next.