Building system capabilities
Developed in response to requests for more opportunities to build connections, collaborations and a shared understanding of research and innovation priorities, our Innovation Hub in South Yorkshire has developed a series of themed Research and Innovation Forums. Held quarterly on behalf of the ICB, to date 275 professionals have attended these events sharing knowledge and expertise to explore new ideas for tackling regional health challenges including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and mental health. 71 % of attendees reported having a better understanding of system priorities, while 94 % said they made valuable new connections for their work.
Last year, our West Yorkshire Innovation Hub launched the Hive Network, bringing together senior leaders to explore the critical role of research and innovation in improving health and care across the region. In collaboration with the West Yorkshire ICB and the NIHR Yorkshire & Humber Applied Research Collaboration( ARC), the Hive aims to bring together a diverse range of people from health and care, universities, industry and the voluntary sector to co-create and advance a shared research and innovation vision. The inaugural session sparked new collaborations including a pilot project between the University of Leeds and Leeds and York Partnership to enhance attention deficit hyperactivity disorder( ADHD) assessment and triage. Find out more on page 38.
Upskilling the digital capability of the workforce is a vital part of our work. The West Yorkshire Innovation Hub developed the Digital Ambassador Programme on behalf of the ICB and in partnership with the West Yorkshire Digital Primary Care Collaborative. To date, 163 professionals have benefitted from this programme, which has been so successful that it is now open to participants from across the North East as well as Yorkshire and the Humber. Find out more on page 18.
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