We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited by Personalised Care Institute for a fourth year!

Once completing one of our accredited programmes, you will receive a PCI certificate to use as evidence of your training.

Learn more: aqua.nhs.uk/aqua-programme…

We're super excited about the launch event of our brand new book Appreciating Health and Care! 📘

Come and join the authors as we celebrate this long-awaited resource, which is the first of its kind.

📅 Tuesday 30 April
🕒 11am – 1pm

Register now: tickettailor.com/events/healthi…

Here’s Susy cook on her appointment as our new CEO.

We are incredibly excited to welcome Susy to the role this September, when she will bring her commitment to healthcare excellence and track record of effective leadership in the NHS.

Read more: aqua.nhs.uk/appointment-of…

In our new strategy we outline ambition to become the improvement partner of choice for health and care by 2027.

We will do this by aligning our offers to national priorities, tailoring to your needs, and using evidence based best practice.

Read more: bit.ly/3UhYV9y.

Last chance to apply for our Improvement Practitioner programme!

Refresh your Quality Improvement knowledge and build connections and relationships with your peers! 🆕

Don't miss out 📣

📅 Applications close Friday 26 April

Apply now: bit.ly/3wt4ZPi

Matthew Taylor NHS Confederation -This year has seen some improvement in the longest waiting lists, urgent & emergency care indicators but progress towards key targets from 10 years ago is fragile.

#CollaborativeNW

How could a new government improve health services? The King's Fund makes 3 key recommendations -
1. Investing in primary & community care
2. Developing and growing the workforce
3. Tackling health inequalities.

#CollaborativeNW

Sarah Woolnough The King's Fund describes the health inequalities endemic in the UK, differences of healthy life expectancy in different parts of the UK - a conversation is needed about the future of health system in light of demographic pressures.

#CollaborativeNW

John Jackson explains the headline spending on social care - this has significantly increased in recent years - local authorities have seen an overall 8% increase in spending while spending on older people has increased by 12%.

#CollaborativeNW

Sure to be a great session today!

Keep an eye on #CollaborativeNW for updates.

Last chance to apply for our Improvement Practitioner programme!

Refresh your Quality Improvement knowledge and earn 8 CPD points! 🆕

Don't miss out 📣

📅 Applications close Friday 26 April

Apply now: bit.ly/3wt4ZPi

We're super excited about the launch event of our brand new book Appreciating Health and Care! 📘

Come and join the authors as we celebrate this long-awaited resource, which is the first of its kind.

📅 Tuesday 30 April
🕒 11am – 1pm

Register now: tickettailor.com/events/healthi…

Senior Improvement Advisor, Rachel Beddows introduces our Improvement Flexible Skills programme! 🆕

8 modules, each worth 1 CPD point, cover a range of improvement skills and can be selected based on your needs.

📅 Starting 15 May

Book now: bit.ly/48uN0Zy

Last chance to register! 📣

🆕 #CollaborativeNW Masterclass

Hear from industry experts:

👉Matthew Taylor, CEO, NHS Confederation
👉John Jackson, Health Improvement Advisor, Local Government Association (LGA)
👉Sarah Woolnough, CEO, @KingsFund
👉Leon Bergman, Wigan Council

Book now ➡ bit.ly/3J8xSbe

We worked with our partners and colleagues to determine the support needed to ensure that health and care systems remain focused on improving our populations’ experiences and outcomes.

This formed the basis of our strategy for 2024 – 2027.

Read it now: bit.ly/3UhYV9y.

The VGA/HDMI issue is so representative of issues in health and social care right now. With almost zero budget, the need for creative change is the order of the day. Luckily the Advancing Quality Alliance (Aqua) gang and I are the ‘human adaptors’

DM me or message Aqua for info 👍💙

Wow, what a fantastic few of days we've had at #Quality2024 .

It’s been amazing to meet so many who share our passion for improvement, and to have the opportunity to speak at several sessions.

Please get in touch if you wish to discuss further: aqua.nhs.uk/contact/

Missed us at #Quality2024 this week?

Don't worry - all of our presentations, posters, documents, useful links and contact details are available here: aqua.nhs.uk/internationalf….

#AquaAtQuality24

Bringing the lancashire accent to an international audience 😂

Talking to the Quality Forum team about this years event, the connections we’ve made & our experience as an exhibitor.

Definitely out of my comfort zone being in front of the camera 🙈

#Quality2024 #AquaAtQuality24