Boosting referrals to the National Diabetes Prevention Programme |
Join our next Connect & Learn session on increasing referrals to the National Diabetes Prevention Programme. Taking place online on 10 June (11am–12pm), this interactive session will explore referral pathways, share local best practice, and highlight how teams can boost engagement and uptake. Register by 8 June to attend. |
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North Cumbria School of Generalism 2026 |
Applications are now open for Cohort 6 of the North Cumbria School of Generalism. This year-long programme brings staff together to build shared skills, strengthen collaboration and improve patient care. Previous participants report increased confidence and motivation. Apply by 29 June to join a growing network shaping more holistic care. |
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Build your improvement skills |
Boost your improvement skills with virtual workshops from the North East and Yorkshire Leadership Academy. Running on 9 July and 17 September, these practical sessions introduce key principles, tools and techniques to understand problems and drive change. They will offer flexible learning to support confident, person-centred improvement. |
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Digital innovation supporting safer staffing and training |
A new case study from Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria shows how a digital changeover form is streamlining rota planning for resident doctors. Replacing paper processes has improved accuracy, reduced admin burden and supported safer staffing. The approach is now spreading across the region, supporting more consistent workforce planning. |
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New toolkit to strengthen support for families experiencing domestic abuse |
A new toolkit aims to improve support for families experiencing domestic abuse. It promotes coordinated ‘whole family’ approaches across services, offering practical guidance for implementation. Based on research, the resource helps teams work more consistently together and strengthen outcomes for those affected by domestic abuse. |
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Learning from failure, before it happens |
Watch the latest Lunch & Learn exploring Sunderland’s innovative “pre-mortem” approach to improvement. This session shows how teams can identify risks before implementation, challenge assumptions, and strengthen plans. Gain practical tools and ideas to support safer, more effective system-wide improvement in your own work. |
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Helping turn community insight into action |
Explore the new Community Engagement Library, a shared hub designed to make community insight easier to access, use and share across health and care. Developed with partners across the system, it helps prevent valuable learning being lost and supports more informed, joined‑up approaches to reducing health inequalities. |
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Support for networks of autistic people |
Autism Central offers free support for families and networks of autistic people across England. Delivered by Anna Freud and commissioned by the NHS, it provides group learning, one-to-one peer support and resources. Co-produced with lived experience, it helps people better understand autism and navigate services with confidence. |
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Supporting a smokefree future in the North East and North Cumbria |
A new Reducing Professional Stigma training aims to tackle stigma towards people who use alcohol and other drugs. Part of a national pilot led by Liverpool John Moores University, this free 30‑minute online course helps professionals reflect on attitudes, reduce stigma in practice and support more inclusive, compassionate care. |
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Person-centred neighbourhood health |
A new report highlights the vital role of community organisations in supporting people across North Cumbria, while warning that services are at risk without sustainable funding. Showcasing real stories and a whole-person approach, it demonstrates how local support improves wellbeing and reduces pressure on health services. |
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Introduction to Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
This short eLearning module introduces MECC, explaining what it is, why it matters, and how it supports health and care roles. Developed by North East and North Cumbria ICB, it covers health inequalities and topics such as smoking, alcohol and healthy weight, in just 20 minutes. |
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The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training: Tier 1 Interactive Session (NHS staff only)
1 June 2026, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Online
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The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training: Tier 2 Interactive Session (NHS staff only)
1 June 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm, Kings Church (DL3 0QT)
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Poverty: Stigma and Unconscious Bias
2 June 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Online
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Health literacy: what it is and why it matters
8 June 2026, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Online
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Health literacy: how to write simply
8 June 2026, 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Online
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Connect & Learn: Increasing Referrals to the National Diabetes Prevention Programme
10 June 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Online
Health & Economic Inactivity: What is research & evaluation telling us to inform NENC approaches?
11 June 2026, 10:00am - 4:00pm, 1 Citygate (NE1 4WH)
MECC Train the Trainer
15 June 2026, 1:00pm - 4:30pm, Cumbria House (CA1 1RD)
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Making Every Contact Count Training
16 June 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am, Online
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MECC Talking Money and Wellbeing
18 June 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm, City Hall Committee Room 2 (SR1 3AA)
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Neighbourhood Health Learning Conference
18 June 2026, 9:45am - 4:00pm, St. James' Park (NE1 4ST)
Fresh Lunchtime learning: Smoking, Health & Social Justice with Professor Sanjay Agrawal
22 June 2026, 12:15pm - 1:15pm, Online
Poverty Awareness Training
23 June 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Online
Health literacy: speaking skills
25 June 2026, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Online
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LUNCH & LEARN - Introducing the Alcohol Toolkit for Primary Care
30 June 2026, 1:00pm - 1:30pm, Online
LUNCH & LEARN - What Mobilising WorkWell Taught Us: Practical Lessons for Strategic Commissioning
30 June 2026, 1:00pm - 1:30pm, Online
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