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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.

Cumberland Council has been recognised for its work to improve access to affordable, healthy and sustainable food, recei...
18/09/2026

Cumberland Council has been recognised for its work to improve access to affordable, healthy and sustainable food, receiving the Excellence Award in the Good Food Local Awards (North East and North Cumbria). The council was also ranked highest for leadership among the 13 participating authorities.

Since joining the Good Food Local programme in 2024, Cumberland has increased its overall score from 67% to 86%, with its score for tackling food poverty rising from 58% to 79%.

The award reflects strong partnership working between the council, local organisations and communities. Initiatives contributing to the achievement include increasing the number of affordable food hubs from 16 to 21, supporting 10 schools to meet School Food Standards, and funding 113 affordable food and waste reduction projects.

Colin Cox, Cumberland's Director of Public Health, Customer and Community Wellbeing, said:

"This award recognises the remarkable progress we have made in improving access to affordable, healthy and sustainable food. It is a testament to the hard work, enthusiasm and commitment of our communities and partners across Cumberland."

Good Food Local supports councils to strengthen policies and action that promote healthier and more sustainable food systems.

Find out more:

Read the full Good Food Local report from Sustain
Learn more about the work of Food Cumberland

📢 Free Trauma-Informed Training for Primary Care StaffWould you like to feel more confident supporting victims and survi...
17/09/2026

📢 Free Trauma-Informed Training for Primary Care Staff

Would you like to feel more confident supporting victims and survivors of child sexual abuse?

Join a free, survivor-designed training session delivered by Survivor Sophie Olson and GP Dr Jonathon Tomlinson, focused on helping primary care colleagues identify, respond to and support survivors with compassion, confidence and professional judgement.

📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
🕤 9.30am to 3.00pm
📍 ICB Boardroom, North Ormesby Health Village, TS3 6AL
💷 Free to attend

⚠️ Places are limited, so book early.

👉 Register here: Book your place
https://ow.ly/Vkgt50ZOC6V

📢 Free Trauma-Informed Training for Primary Care StaffWould you like to feel more confident supporting victims and survi...
17/09/2026

📢 Free Trauma-Informed Training for Primary Care Staff

Would you like to feel more confident supporting victims and survivors of child sexual abuse?

Join a free, survivor-designed training session delivered by Survivor Sophie Olson and GP Dr Jonathon Tomlinson, focused on helping primary care colleagues identify, respond to and support survivors with compassion, confidence and professional judgement.

📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
🕤 9.30am to 3.00pm
📍 ICB Boardroom, North Ormesby Health Village, TS3 6AL
💷 Free to attend

⚠️ Places are limited, so book early.

👉 Register here: Book your place

🌟 Funded Oliver McGowan Training places available until October 2026💙 Please share this opportunity with NHS colleagues,...
16/09/2026

🌟 Funded Oliver McGowan Training places available until October 2026
💙 Please share this opportunity with NHS colleagues, teams and networks across the North East and North Cumbria.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism gives healthcare staff the knowledge and practical skills to provide safer, more inclusive and compassionate care.
✅ NHS England-mandated and co-produced with people with lived experience
✅ Tier 1 and Tier 2 options for clinical and non-clinical staff
✅ Practical skills to understand individual needs, make reasonable adjustments and improve communication
Complete your training while funded places are still available—and help build confidence in supporting autistic people and people with a learning disability

https://ow.ly/S1cF50ZIGOU

We are delighted to be attending today's Palliative and End of Life Celebration Event in Durham 💙It's inspiring to hear ...
15/09/2026

We are delighted to be attending today's Palliative and End of Life Celebration Event in Durham 💙

It's inspiring to hear about the progress being made across the North East and North Cumbria, with colleagues sharing examples of innovation, collaboration, and improvements that are making a real difference to people, families, and communities.

A fantastic opportunity to celebrate achievements, learn from one another, and recognise the dedication of those working to improve palliative and end of life care across the region.

North East and North Cumbria NHS

🌟 Quality Improvement Week 2026 has arrived!It's a chance to celebrate the improvements happening across health and care...
14/09/2026

🌟 Quality Improvement Week 2026 has arrived!

It's a chance to celebrate the improvements happening across health and care and learn from others who are making a difference.

Explore Boost's improvement stories, practical toolkit and coaching support to help turn ideas into action, whatever stage you're at in your improvement journey.

🔗 https://ow.ly/75uv50ZLviW

North East and North Cumbria NHS

📢 Improvement Through Involvement 2026Join colleagues from across the region on 13 October for Northumbria Participation...
10/09/2026

📢 Improvement Through Involvement 2026

Join colleagues from across the region on 13 October for Northumbria Participation Group's annual Improvement Through Involvement event.

This interactive session will bring together NHS staff, patients, carers and communities to share learning, explore co-design and involvement best practice, and discuss important topics including:

✅ Access groups for children and young people
✅ Accessibility standards and reasonable adjustments

The event will include presentations, tabletop discussions and networking opportunities, helping to build a more inclusive, responsive and effective NHS.

👉 Find out more and register via the event link: https://ow.ly/MOMY50ZLvGp

North East and North Cumbria NHS

🌟 Quality Improvement Week 2026 takes place from 14-18 September and is a chance to celebrate the improvements making a ...
09/09/2026

🌟 Quality Improvement Week 2026 takes place from 14-18 September and is a chance to celebrate the improvements making a difference across health and care.

Whether you're new to quality improvement or have years of experience, QI Week is an opportunity to reflect on what's working, learn from others and share ideas that could help improve outcomes for patients, communities and staff.

💡 We're particularly keen to hear your improvement stories. From small changes that have made everyday work easier to larger projects that have transformed services, every story has the potential to inspire others.

Looking for inspiration? Explore the improvement stories already shared through Boost and discover how teams across the North East and North Cumbria are turning ideas into meaningful change.

You can also access our Improvement Toolkit and find out more about one-to-one coaching.

👉 Read the article, explore the stories and share your own experience: https://ow.ly/UzKY50ZLv5y

North East and North Cumbria NHS

Curious about how Virtual Reality is supporting mental wellbeing?Join our next Lunch & Learn to explore VR Mindfulness a...
07/09/2026

Curious about how Virtual Reality is supporting mental wellbeing?

Join our next Lunch & Learn to explore VR Mindfulness and hear from researchers and practitioners using this innovative approach to help tackle anxiety and depression.

📅 15 Sept 2026 ⏰ 1:00-1:30pm 💻 Online

Book your place here ➡️ https://ow.ly/k7uc50ZFHSU

North East and North Cumbria NHS

A new national opportunity is inviting health, care and community partners to work together to improve cancer care for p...
03/09/2026

A new national opportunity is inviting health, care and community partners to work together to improve cancer care for people across the UK.

Macmillan Cancer Support, in partnership with Q, hosted by the NHS Alliance, has launched the Macmillan Q Lab, an innovation programme focused on one important question:

"How might we reimagine holistic cancer care closer to people's homes?"

Over a nine-month period, participants will take part in workshops, peer learning, coaching and a structured design process to develop innovative solutions that could make cancer care more accessible, equitable and community-focused. Teams will also have access to expertise from Macmillan and Q, alongside funding support of up to £75,000 to help turn ideas into action.

The programme aims to bring together people from across health, social care and community organisations to tackle challenges faced by those experiencing the greatest inequalities in cancer care, particularly within under-served communities.

Who Can Get Involved?

There are two ways to participate:

Team applications from community organisations and public sector partners working together.
Individual contributors, including people with lived experience of cancer, carers, healthcare professionals, community engagement specialists, policy experts and those working in data and insights.

Macmillan is particularly encouraging applications from people from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people, LGBTQIA+ people and those living with long-term conditions.

Key Dates

Team application deadline: 14 September 2026
Individual contributor applications open: 7 September 2026

Find Out More

The Macmillan Q Lab offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across organisational boundaries, develop innovation skills and help shape the future of cancer care closer to home.

For further information, application guidance and eligibility details, visit the Macmillan Q Lab website.

Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/bYB050ZIKp5

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