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2 Years in the Making: Building Relationships Between the NHS North West Leadership Academy and Two Manchester Trusts
Teresa Hopley, the Head of Talent, Leadership and Organisational Development Consultancy (TLODC) at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust and Stockport Foundation Trust, has dedicated her career to fostering a culture of compassionate leadership within the NHS. As she approaches retirement, she reflects on her journey, the challenges of […]
The Journey of Oliver Soriano: From a childhood of care and compassion to Chief Nursing Officer in the NHS
As the Chief Nursing Officer at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Oliver Soriano has a career story that reflects resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to nursing. A Childhood Rooted in Care and Compassion Born and raised in the Philippines, Oliver’s early life was marked by modest means […]
Public Sector Collaboration: Building a Healthier, More Connected Future
The recent change in government, coupled with new investments in the NHS from the 2024 October budget, has brought a renewed sense of opportunity for healthcare, social care, and local government leaders. The ongoing change consultation by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) further highlights the importance of […]
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Board Case Study
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) provides community health care services across the Wirral in the North West of England. The Trust has around 1,850 staff members and operates from over 60 sites across its geographies, including St Catherine’s Health Centre and Victoria Central Health Centre in […]
Empowering leadership through the Mary Seacole Local programme
Vicky Blackburn, a Service Delivery Manager at North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), embodies the essence of aspirational leadership development within the NHS. With over three decades of experience in the service, her commitment to professional growth led her to the Mary Seacole Local Programme, a regionally commissioned leadership initiative by […]
Building Effective Relationships with Politicians: A Guide for NHS Leaders
In the North West region, the July 2024 General Election produced a dramatic change in the political landscape: This compares to the 2019 Parliament when 41 Labour, 32 Conservative and 1 Liberal Democrat MPs were elected, and in 2015, when it was 51 Labour, 22 Conservative and 2 Liberal Democrat […]
Developing Your Personal Impact
In the world of leadership, where the ability to influence and inspire others is paramount, personal impact helps leaders to transcend the boundaries of mere authority, possessing the power to connect with their audience on a deeper level. It helps them to elicit trust and engagement with others. This ability […]
Tackling Imposter Syndrome And Creating A Growth Mindset
Sagar Vasandani works at the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, hosted by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and a crucial arm of NHS Greater Manchester. As a Lead Business Intelligence Analyst, Sagar plays a vital role in driving data-informed decisions within the cancer care landscape. Although Sagar is not directly involved […]
Naveed’s Story
Naveed Sharif is the associate director of culture and inclusion within the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, as well as chair of North West NHS England Staff Race Equality Network (SREN) and a national NHS England Staff Race Equality Network (SREN) executive. Naveed’s leadership story is characterised […]