Health equity programme - Academy :: North West London ICS

These courses are designed to:

Develop knowledge and skills relating to specialist analytical functions and insights that enable consistent and comprehensive support to both local and ICS-wide reporting and decision-making.

Overview - Analytics
Cohort				Expected outcomes for this cohort
Cohort 2 (advanced):				1). Development of knowledge and skills relating to specialist analytical functions and insights that enable consistent and comprehensive support to both local and ICS-wide reporting and decision-making

Title & provider	Type of development resource	Free/paid	Description	Who is this designed for?	When?	How do I access it?
Title: NHS-R Solutions Provider: NHS-R Community	Self-directed learning/information & resource	Free	R packages or training that have been proposed or identified, that will help the NHS and Social Care to take advantage of the huge benefits of R along with other data science solutions.	Data Analysts, and anyone interested in learning about R, in Integrated Care Systems	NA	Solutions – NHS-R Community (nhsrcommunity.com)
Title: NHS-R Community Introduction to R and R studio Provider: Midlands Decision Support Unit	Training	Free	3 x half days covering the principles of data manipulation. The concepts covered in the course will be familiar to those who use SQL and this course is aimed at those who have not used R/Rstudio before or used only very little of it. This training will introduce RStudio as an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), introduce familiar concepts of data manipulation but using R, and practice these concepts by bring ing them together in a Quarto report	Data Analysts, and anyone interested in learning about R, in Integrated Care Systems	17-19/01/2024	NHS-R Community introduction to R and R Studio - Midlands Decision Support Network
Title: SQL levels 1, 2 and 3 Provider: Skills Development Network	Training	Free	Foundation, intermediate and advanced applied learning modules in SQL	All existing and new starter BI and analytics staff	Various dates in 2024 - check website for details	London Learning and Development Prospectus (skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com)
Title: Power BI levels 1 and Provider: Skills Development Network	Training	Free	Foundation and intermediate applied learning modules in Power BI	All existing and new starter BI and analytics staff		London Learning and Development Prospectus (skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com)
Title: Python levels 1 and 2 Provider: Skills Development Network	Training	Free	Foundation and intermediate applied learning modules in Python	All existing and new starter BI and analytics staff		London Learning and Development Prospectus (skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com)
Title: R course level 1 Provider: Skills Development Network	Training	Free	Foundation level 1 & 2 applied learning modules in R	All existing and new starter BI and analytics staff		London Learning and Development Prospectus (skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com)

These courses are designed to:

Focus-on: open conversations with communities and groups who are experiencing inequalities. They will help build engagement approaches into your project work and champion the need for engagement with colleagues and partners.

what engagement is and how it can help to reduce inequalities
how to engage with communities to develop co-production plans
how community engagement can enable your work

Title & provider:	Type of development resource	Free/paid	Description	Who is this designed for?	When?	How do I access it?
Title: Communicatoin skills e-learning course Provider: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)	Self-directed learning	Free	10 self-directed e-learning modules covering the principles of good communication skills and how to apply these to practice	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who would like to develop communication skills and knowledge. Primary aimed at Social Care staff, however content transferable across health and care sectors	NA	Communication skills e-learning course \| SCIE
Title: Communication Provider: NW London L&D programme	Self directed learning	Free	This learning path looks at how you can become more confident and effective in your workplace communication. There is advice on how to express yourself, body language, communicating when under pressure and much more	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues - includes ICB, borough, PCN & VCS staff.	NA	https://focus.careercentre.me/resources/elearning/Hub.aspx?redirect=/e-learning/category/gallery/7
Title: Increasing the Impact of Youth Engagement Provider: Association for Young Peoples Health	Training	Free	3 workshops designed in partnership with Imperial College London for public health partners working in NW London to improve skills in analysing qualitative data, engaging with young people in the community, and increasing the impact of their work. This will include learnign directly from young trainers about how to involve young people in research	All existing and new starter ICS colleague who either work in CYP services or have an interest/remit for engaging with younger people.	16&24/11/23 and 18&24/01/24	Training - ayph
Title: Making communications land - how to leverage the best mediums Provider: Local Knowledge and Intelligence Service	Training	Free	One of the most fundamental components of change delivery is communication. Whether that's the communications between project teams, to project sponsors or the impacted users, how effective we are as practitioners can have lasting impacts	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who would like to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership approaches. *Any attendees will need to creat a LKIS account*	04/12/2023 5 - 6 p.m.	Public evenhttps://www.khub.net/web/guest/public-events/-/event_display/event/914587163?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.khub.net%3A443%2Fweb%2Fguest%2Fpublic-events%3Fp_p_id&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=viewts - Knowledge Hub (khub.net)
Title: Working with People and Communities to Improve Health Outcomes Provider: NHSE/Future Learn	Training	Paid	Learn how to engage with different people and communities to reduce inequalities and ensure inclusive access to healthcare. By the end of this course, you’ll have the practical tools and knowledge to understand how to successfully involve people and communities in your work. £174.99 for an unlimited subscription Duration: 2 weeks Weekly study requirements: 3 hours Delivery methodology: 100% online	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues - includes ICB, borough, PCN & VCS staff who work and engage closely with communities in NW London	Various dates available - check website for details	https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/working-with-people-and-communities-to-improve-health-outcomes
Title: Framework Focus series Provider: National Academy of Community Organising	Self-directed learning	Paid (but "Reach" module is free)	Consists of self-directed nine modules in the Framework Focus series, starting with Reach (which is a *free* course). The other 8 modules are available for purchase individually @ £24 each or as part of a bundle with 20% off. Together, these 70 videos amount to seven hours of self-directed learning that you can watch and reflect on at your own pace, either on your own or with your team.	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who are involved with organising community events/engagement	NA	https://elearning.corganisers.org.uk/p/frameworkfocus
Title: Case studies Provider: Healthy Dialogues	Information & resource	Free	A number of London-based and national case studies and evaluations on engagement approaches and how this has impacted on service delivery	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who want to develop their understanding of approaches to engaging and working with communities and enable effective and sustainable collaboration	NA	Case Studies – Healthy DialoguesHealthy Dialogues
Title: Working in Partnership with people and communities Provider: NHS England	Information & resource	Free	A podcast presented by Olivia Butterworth (Deputy Director for People and Communities at NHS England) on how integrated care boards (ICBs) can work in partnership with people and communities	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues with an interest in understanding best practice and approaches to engaging communities	NA	NHS England » Podcast – Working in partnership with people and communities
Title: Working in Partnership with people and communities Provider: NHS England	Various	Free	A range of learning a support matierals provided by NHSE and Future NHS, including links to statutory guidance on working in partnership with people and communities and suggested FutureNHS networks	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who work with communities in NW London	NA	NHS England » Resources
Title: Public Participation Online Learning Programme Provider: NHS England	Webinars and workshops	Free	These sessions are about working in partnership with people and communities and include a mix of webinars and workshops, hosted by the Public Participation team. The sessions are aimed at colleagues working in or with NHS organisations in engagement activity with people and communities.	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who work with communities in NW London	Various date - check website for details	https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/public-participation-and-system-transformation-webinar-programme
Title: Partnership working - learning and support resources Provider: NHS England	Various	Free	A large range of learning and support materials provided by NHSE. This home page details a number of resources available including the "How to…"series which covers a range of topics to help colleagues work in partnership with people and communities, and being inclusive and working with diverse communities	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who work with communities in NW London	NA	https://www.england.nhs.uk/get-involved/resources/bitesizeparticipation/
Title: Partnership care with patients, people and communities in primary care Provider: NHS England	Various	Free	A large range of learning and support materials including case studies and discussion forums relating to patient participation in the primary care environment	Most relevant for those either directly working in primary care, and/or those who work closely with primary care services	NA	Community Conversations: Partnership with patients, people and communities in primary care - FutureNHS Collaboration Platform

These courses focus on open conversations with those communities and cohorts who are experiencing inequalities.

The aims are to build:

confidence to build leadership and facilitation approaches into your project work

a foundation-level understanding of:

best practice examples of how to lead and facilitate meaningful conversations
skills and tools to support active listening and communication

The NW London learning and development programme

Some key leadership and facilitation training has been identified below however this is not fully comprehensive and there is a variety of additional leadership and facilitation training courses provided by the NW London learning and development programme.

Further information can be found here:

You can also email the Learning and Development Team at nhsnwl.learningdevelopment@nhs.net

The NHS leadership academy
Some key leadership and facilitation training has been identified below however this is not fully comprehensive and you can find additional training resources here

www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk

Title & provider	Type of development resource	Free/paid	Description	Who is this designed for?	When	How do I access it?
Title: Leadership Qualities Provider: NW London L&D programme	Self directed learning	Free	"There are many characteristics of effective leaders, and good leaders will possess qualities specific to their environment. Many people accept that there are universal qualities such as integrity, enthusiasm and warmth, which are all needed. This course will help you identify the qualities needed to ensure you develop into an effective leader in the workplace and beyond"	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who would like to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership approaches.	NA	Career Focus (careercentre.me)
Title: Programmes to help you grow as a leader Provider: NHS Leadership Academy	Various	Dependent - see website for details	These programmes are designed to help *everyone in the NHS* discover their full leadership potential and achieve the highest standards in health and care. Programmes include: 1). the Edward Jenner programme for those who want to get ready for their first leadership or management role 2). Mary Seacole programme for those in their first eadership role and want to develop their skills and knowledge 3). Rosalind Franklin programme for mid-level leaders aspiring to lead large and complex programme 4). Elizabeth Garrett Anderson programme r middle to senior leaders 5). Nye Bevan programme for senior leaders who want to move into a board role	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who would like to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership approaches.	See website for details	Programmes – Leadership Academy
Title: Foundation in System Leadership: collaborating in health and care Provider: NHS Leadership Academy	Various	Free	A programme for people working in health and care, who want to improve the way they collaborate across organisational and professional boundaries to design and deliver better health outcomes	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who work and collaborate with multiple partners in a variety of settings	See website for details	Programmes – Leadership Academy
Title: Learning hub - easy to access learning materials Provider: NHS Leadership Academy	Various	Free	This site hosts a range of short learning solutions designed by experts for the development of NHS staff of all levels to work though at their own pace. The content of many of these learning materials is taken from elements of our Leadership Academy core programmes and is designed using the feedback and contributions of our learners	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues - includes ICB, borough, PCN & VCS staff.	See website for details	Leadership Academy – Learning hub: Easy to access learning materials for all NHS staff
Title: Inspiration Library Provider: NHS Leadership Academy	Various	Free	This library of ‘inspiration’ learning materials includes short snippets of learning such videos, articles and podcasts. Some highlights include "Cultural comptency", "How can we make inclusive and compassionate leadership a reality?", "Critical conversations" and "Developing Strategic Networks"	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who would like to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership approaches.	NA	Inspiration Library – Leadership Academy
Title: Stepping Up Provider: NHS Leadership Academy	Training	Paid	The Stepping Up programme is a leadership development programme for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) colleagues who work within healthcare (the NHS or an organisation providing NHS care). It aims to create greater levels of sustainable inclusion within the NHS by addressing the social, organisational and psychological barriers restricting BAME colleagues from progressing. The programme is designed to bridge the gap between where applicants are and where they need to be, to progress into more senior roles. Successful applicants will be empowered to drive forward the inclusion agenda and develop their skills and abilities in order to grow and progress	The Stepping Up programme is aimed at black, asian and minority ethnic (BAME) leaders and aspiring BAME leaders across healthcare settings.	See website for details * no current dates are listed, please contact the Leadership Academy team as prompted on the webpage*	Inclusion & Diversity – London Leadership Academy
Title: Ready Now programme Provider: NHS Leadership Academy	Training	Paid	This programme aims to help senior leaders from BAME backgrounds realise their potential. Underlying this programme is a core belief that it is the wider system that needs to radically change if inclusion is to be lived, felt and sustained. BAME leaders therefore require the time and investment to develop the leadership capabilities that will enable them to work powerfully and collaboratively across these obstacles so that greater levels of inclusion will result. This endeavour will only succeed if it works in tandem with our wider work on inclusion, which challenges power imbalances and supports the wider system to make the changes necessary to make room for, and embrace a more diverse talent pipeline.	The Ready Now programme is aimed at black, asian and minority ethnic (BAME) leaders and aspiring BAME leaders across healthcare settings.	See website for details * no current dates are listed, please contact the Leadership Academy team as prompted on the webpage*	Inclusion & Diversity – London Leadership Academy
Title: Leadership development programme Provider: Kings Fund	Training	Paid	A number of leadership development courses area available to support clinical leadership skills, personal and team leadership, system leadership and organisational development.	Training courses available for all staff cohorts - see website for further details, including costs	See website for details	Leadership development programmes \| The King's Fund (kingsfund.org.uk)
Title: From Manager to Leader Provider: NW London L&D programme	Self directed learning	Free	In this module you will explore what leadership is, how to become an effective leader, the focus required to make the role a success as well as the concept of servant leadership and the importance of asking for help	Team leaders and managers primarily, but also of interest to those with decision-making and/or line management responsibilities	NA	Career Focus (careercentre.me)
Title: The Leader as Motivator Provider: NW London L&D programme	Self directed learning	Free	Leaders are required to motivate their teams and individuals. But what factors affect their motivation? How can leaders deal with those factors that have a negative influence on motivation?	Team leaders and managers primarily, but also of interest to those with decision-making and/or line management responsibilities	NA	Career Focus (careercentre.me)
Title: ProjectM Provider: NHS Leadership Academy	Various	Free	ProjectM is a place and space for health and care team leaders and managers to connect, share and learn together. Here you will find inspirational snippets of learning, opportunities to connect with other healthcare leaders, schedules for tweet chats and much more. #ProjectM content is led by you, for you and is designed through your feedback and contributions.	Team leaders and managers	NA	#ProjectM – Leadership Academy
Title: Leadership for a collaborative and inclusive future Provider: Department of Health and Social Care	Information & resource	Free	A 2022 review completed by General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard into the state of leadership and management in the health and care sector. Contains introduction and context, findings and recommendations and implementation approach etc	Managers and strategic leaders primarily	NA	Leadership for a collaborative and inclusive future - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Title: Publications - leadership Provider: Kings Fund	Information & resource	Free	A large selection of articles, blogs, opinoin pieces and other publications relating to leadership including, "How to build effective teams in general practice", "Developing collective leadership for health care", "Stories from social care leadership" and "The role of culture and leadership in joined-up care"	Various publications relevant across all staff cohorts - see website for further details	NA	Publications, reports, long reads and articles \| The King's Fund (kingsfund.org.uk)

These courses focus on building:

Confidence to build co-production into their project work and champion the need for co-production with colleagues and partners.

A foundation-level understanding of:

what co-production is, what it isn't and how it can help to reduce inequalities
approaches to engagement with communities to develop co-production plans
how co-production can enable, benefit and enhance your work

Title & provider	Type of development resource	Free/paid	Description	Who is this designed for?	When?	How do I access it?
Title: Introduction to co-production Provider: Place-based engagement leads.	Training	Free	Engagement leads in NW London ICB provide “Introduction to Co-production” training in Boroughs	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues employed at place.	Various times - contact your local lead for further information	Please contact your local engagement lead for details:
						Brent – James Connell
						Ealing – Dilo Lalande
						H&F – Ethnanda Manley-Browne
						Harrow – James Connell
						Hillingdon – James Connell
						Hounslow – Dilo Lalande
						K&C – Ethnanda Manley-Browne
						Westminster – Ethnanda Manley-Browne
Title: An introduction to co-production Provider: TBC	Training	Free	A 1/2 day workshop that is designed as a general introduction to the principles and practice of co-production, as well as the legal principles/statutory duties. This half-day workshop provides a mix of theory input and practical group-based exercises to understand how to build an environment in which co-design and co-production can be delivered.	Training will be targeted at all staff within the ICS who would benefit from an introduction to the subject/topic and have an active role in leading or contributing to co-producing initiatives.	TBC for delivery before end of calendar year	TBC
Title: Creating community conversations Provider: Co-Create	Self directed learning	Free	Free resources on co-creation and co-production, particularly targeted at PCNs but more widely applicable. Modules 3 & 4 are also suitable for cohort 2 (advanced)	Primarily targeted at Primary care staff groups but relevant for other health and care sector staff looking to develop skills and knowledge in co-creation and co-production	NA	Creating community conversations course modules - Co-create (wearecocreate.com) (home page)
						What is co-production? - Co-create (wearecocreate.com)
						Module 1: Discover - Co-create (wearecocreate.com)
						Module 2: Embed - Co-create (wearecocreate.com)
						Module 3: Transform - Co-create (wearecocreate.com)
						Module 4: Unlock - Co-create (wearecocreate.com)
Title: Co-production - deciding together Provider: Mind	Information & resources	Free	Information, case studies and useful resources relating to Co-production	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues interested in developing a broad range of skills and approaches to co-production	NA	Co-production - Mind
Title: Peer Leadership Development Programme Provider: NHSE	Training	Free	*This programme is for citizens rather than health and care professionals. The programme has 3 key aims: 1).to share with people what personalised care is and how people in England can benefit 2. to develop new Peer Leaders who can support the development of personalised care 3. to develop Peer Leader Facilitators to provide leadership and support to Peer Leaders https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/peer-leadership-foundation-step-1/2 Please do share this opoprtunity with citizen s who you feel would be interested in participating*	Citizens who are interested in being involved in health and care service design, with a focus on personsalised care	See websites for details	You can find out more details about the peer leadership and the programme here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/peer-leadership/ Course dates are also available on the Future Learn platform www.futurelearn.com. You can also e-mail england.pldp@nhs.net
Title: Co-production resource guide Provider: NHSE	Information & resources	Free	A resource guide examining what co-production is, the design of a co-production model and how it can be used in care in future	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues looking for resources to support knowledge and skills development	NA	NHS England » Co-production resource guide
Title: Co-production resource toolkit Provider: NHSE	Information & resources	Free	A number of resources on co-production including introductory matierals, a literature review, video clips and promotional materials	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues looking for resources to support knowledge and skills development	NA	NHS England » Co-production resource toolkit

Overview - Co-production
Cohort				Expected outcomes for this cohort
Cohort 2 (advanced): co-production leads				1). to be able to deliver co-production as part of your work and ensure it has an impact on outcomes 2). to have the skills, capabilities and confidence to deliver co-production at specialty or programme level 3). to be able to lead on the strategic development and delivery of co-production across NW London or within a Borough team, ensuring that this is embedded as a tool for delivery 4). to be able to draw upon and work with grass roots community organisation, or those who have a particular stake or interest in the area seeking to be produced 5). to be able to work with system partners to maximise the potential for synergy




Title & provider	Type of development resource	Free/paid	Description	Who is this designed for?	When?	How do I access it?
Provider: NHSE/Co-Create Title: Creating community conversations	Self directed learning	Free	NHS England has developed free resources on co-creation, particularly targeted at PCNs but more widely applicable. Modules 3 & 4 listed here are part of a wider set, and complimentary to modules 1 & 2 listed in the Cohort 1 PHM training section above (foundation)	Heads of Engagement and co-production, PPHMI Leadership Team, Programme Leads, PCN Leadership	See website for details	Module 3: Transform - Co-create (wearecocreate.com)
	Self directed learning	Free			See website for details	Module 4: Unlock - Co-create (wearecocreate.com)
Provider: TBC Title: Coproduction for leaders	Training	Free	Adopting an action learning set (ALS) approach to support colleagues with "live" or upcoming co-production, this development programme is for colleagues embarking on a practical co-production exercise, and is designed to enable and support the creation of a real-world co-productive environment to deliver enhanced outcomes in services. The focus of the development programme is on providing a combination of training and practical mentoring to support the development and delivery of practical co-production at either the descriptive, intermediate, or transformative level.	Heads of Engagement and co-production and workstreams leads with identified co-production delivery responsibilities.	TBC - scheduled for end of 23/24 or start of 24/25	TBC


Title & provider	Type of development resource	Free/paid	Description	Who is this designed for?	When	How do I access it?
Title: NW London Business Case guidance Provider: NW London Communications and Engagement Team	Information & resource	Free	Guidance and forms from NW London	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who have access to NW London Collabor8. Relevant to those who are in the process of, or are planning to, complete a business case.	NA	File (nhsnwl.oak.com)
Provider: TBC Title: Business Case writing and content development	Training	Free	This 1/2 day masterclass builds on the training offer from the NW London L&D programme, focussing more closely on the sections of business case writing relating to PHM, evaluation and inequalities and supporting content development for an economically robust proposal that forecasts and tackles longer-term health inequity. Attendees of the 1/2 day masterclass will have access to addtional support via 8x2 hour drop in clinics to discuss and work though business case challenges.	Training will be targeted at all staff within the ICS who would benefit from an introduction to the subject/topic and have an active role in leading or contributing to the development of business cases.	TBC for delivery before end of calendar year	TBC
Title: Online Learning for Non-Finance staff Provider: Skills Development Network	Information & resource	Free	Useful online videos to help explain some areas of finance: 1). How does the NHS in England work? 2). How the money flows in the NHS 3). Introduction to NHS Finance & Its Jargon 4). Budgeting & forecasting 5). Delivering cost reduction 6). The NHS tariff 7). Patient level costing	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues with an interest in developing knowledge on finances approaches within the wider health economics and value-based-care environment	NA	On-line learning for non-finance staff (skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com)
Title: Health Economics Unit News and Insight Provider: Health Economics unit	Information & resource	Free	Website with content related to health economics and value-based care, including case studies, regular e-bulletins and podcasts	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues with an interest in health economics	NA	News and insight - Health Economics Unit News and insight
Title: Writing a Business case Provider: Skills Development Network	Information	Free	A free PDF resource with 7 top tips and a video on writing business cases.	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues looking for ideas and guidance on business case writing	NA	https://www.skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com/writing-a-business-case
	Information	Free			NA	https://www.skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com/business-case-writing-all
Provider: NW London L&D programme Title: Business case writing	Training	Free	Training on business case writing can be found on the NW London Learning and Development programme's pages on Collabor8	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who have access to NW London Collabor8. Relevant to those who are in the process of, or are planning to, complete a business case.	TBC	TBC
Title: Finance basics and Widening Finance Skills Provider: Skills Development Network	Self-directed learning	Free	2 self-directed learning modules covering a number of topics relating to finance including budgeting & forecasting and delivering cost reductions	All existing and new starter ICS colleague who require a basic understanding of finance approaches and processes.	NA	https://skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com/Online-Learning
Title: Delivering Value Based Healthcare Provider: Oxford Value based Healthcare & Stewardship Programme (OVSP)	Self-directed learning	Paid	This £12 online course introduces healthcare professionals to value based healthcare and will empower them with practical approaches to deliver value for their patients, populations and their services. The course course should take less than 1 hour to complete	All existing and new starter ICS colleague who have an interest in approaches to delivering value-based care	NA	Delivering Value Based Healthcare \| OVSP (teachable.com)
Title: Developing value based healthcare and a culture of stewardship Provider: Oxford Value based Healthcare & Stewardship Programme (OVSP)	Self-directed learning	Paid	A series of self-directed online modules covering a range of topics relating to value based healthcare.	All existing and new starter ICS colleague who have an interest in approaches to delivering value-based care	NA	New Home Page \| OVSP (teachable.com)

Overview - Value-based care & ICS economics
Cohort				Expected outcomes for this cohort
Cohort 2 (advanced)				1). developed skills in business case content writing and ability to complete more complex economic evaluation 2). ability to provide a source of knowledge and expertise to colleagues within the ICS 3). ability to effectively communicate information relating to more complex economic information to a range of audiences

Title & provider	Type of development resource	Free/paid	Description	Who is this designed for?	When?	How do I access it?
Provider: TBC Title: Health Economics Explained	Training	Free	Full day workshop for those directly involved in economic evaluation. This training is more advanced and designed for those colleagues who have a clear mandate to lead on more complex business case writing, evaluation and impact methodologies and predictive modelling. Those completing cohort 2 training will be encouraged to become local/central team “super users” and work collaboratively on a train-the-trainer approach. For the most part it is expected that those applying for cohort 2 training will have completed cohort 1 training. Attendees of the 1/2 day masterclass will have access to addtional support via 8x2 hour drop in clinics to discuss and work though business case challenges.	Business analysts and programme leads with identified role functions that include business case development and evidencing service design, value/for money, RoI etc. Participants will be be expected to have an active business case or similar project relating to an economic evaluation in progress.	TBC for delivery before end of financial year	TBC
Title: How to Allocate Resources: Allocative Efficiency Using Socio-Technical Approaches (inc. STAR tool) Provider: Midlands Decision Support Unit/Health Economics Unit	Training	Free	Allocative efficiency is a health economics concept concerning the best way to allocate resources to gain the most benefit for our patients and populations. This session covers how efficiency in healthcare can be conceptualised, analysed and evaluated using data, evidence and collaboration. By using socio-technical approaches, such as the socio-technical allocation of resources (STAR) method we can demystify the current costs and benefits in a pathway or portfolio	Business analysts and programme leads with identified role functions that include business case development and evidencing service design, value/for money, RoI etc	23/01/2024	How to allocate resources: allocative efficiency using socio-technical approaches (inc. STAR Tool) - Midlands Decision Support Network
Title: Using data to make business decisions Provider: Skills Development Network	Training	Free	A series of 4 workshops that provide: 1). an introduction to models on how data-driven decision making works in health and social care settings. 2). approaches to understand how to work with managers and clinicians to turn “data answers” into decisions 3). practical steps to take to make engagement with managers and clinicians more productive	Business analysts and programme leads with identified role functions that include business case development and evidencing service design, value/for money, RoI etc	08 & 11/01/24 and 05 & 08/03/24	https://skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com/tinymce4/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/Library/Docs/Docs%20from%20your%20Region/London/Learning%20and%20Development%20Prospectus.pdf

Title & provider	Type of development resource	Free/paid	Description	Who is this designed for?	When?	How do I access it?
Title: Deep End Provider: Chad Hockey/H&F Training Hub	Training	Free	This series of workshops explores challenges faced by those working in deprived communities and focuses on practical ways to effect change.They provide a chance for participants to meet, share common challenges and perspectives, and focus on practical solutions that can be implemented at grass roots level. The workshops cover a number of topics and themes, delivered across the year and include (amongst others): 1). The power of consultations: the impact of empathy 2). Access and candidacy: literacy & digital exclusion 3). Promoting continuity: the value of narrative 4). Financial wellbeing: social capital & resilience	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues - includes ICB, borough, PCN & VCS staff.	Multiple dates through 23/24	Deep End: Workshops Tickets, Multiple Dates \| Eventbrite
Title: Business skills Provider: NW London Learning and Development programme	Self-directed learning	Free	This self-directed modular training package supports development of core business skills and covers key areas such as teamwork, problem solving, time management, presentation skills, numeracy, writing skills, customer awareness and leadership.	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues with access to the NW London L&D service	NA	Career Focus (careercentre.me)
Title: Information Technology (IT) skills Provider: NW London Learning and Development programme	Self-directed learning	Free	This self-directed modular training package supports development of core IT and Microsoft skills and offers a broad range of courses designed for beginners, intermediate and experienced professionals.	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues with access to the NW London L&D service	NA	https://focus.careercentre.me/resources/elearning/Hub.aspx?redirect=/e-learning/category/gallery/118
Title: Equality, Diversity and Health Inequalities Provider: NHS England	Information & resource	Free	Information and legislative context on Health Equity from NHS England	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues.	NA	NHS England » Equality, diversity and health inequalities
Title: Tools for transformational change Provider: Skills Development Network	Self-directed learning	Free	x10 self-directed modules relating to transformational change	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues	NA	Tools for Transformational Change (skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com)
Title: Quality Improvement in Health and Social Care Provider: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)	Self-directed learning	Free	This online learning resource supports managers and staff working in health and social care to be more knowledgeable about – and understand – the process of using and implementing quality improvement methodology	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who would like to develop skills and knowledge in Quality Improvement methodologies. Primary aimed at Social Care staff, however content transferable across health and care sectors		Quality improvement in health and social care \| e-Learning \| SCIE
Title: Skills to help achieve transformational change in the NHS Provider: Skills Development Network	Information & resource	Free	A number of free PDF resources with top tips on delivering against the 5 PHM domains	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who would like to develop skills and knowledge in Quality Improvement methodologies	NA	Skills Development Documents (skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com)
Title: AYPH Health Inequalities Provider: Association for Young Peoples Health	Information & resource	Free	Information, data and perspective cases relating to young people and health equity. This charity also provides training, with a focus on facilitation skills and approaches to addressing young people’s health inequalities	All existing and new starter ICS colleague who either work in CYP services or have an interest/remit for engaging with younger people.	See website for details	Health inequalities - AYPH - Youth Health Data
Title: NW London PHM workshops Provider: facilitated by the Health Equity team	Webinars and workshops	Free	A collaboratively owned series of monthly workshops. These workshops will be structured around the Focus-On methodology for NW London colleagues and partner services to come together, share best practice and learning, examples of successes and challenges, develop cross-boundary relatinships and contribute to shared knowledge, understanding and skills	All existing and new starter ICS colleagues who are delivering Population Health Management interventions to support better health equity across services in NW London	5 -6 p.m. on a monthly from April 2024. *Details to follow*	*Details to follow*

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