Nottingham City Place Based Partnership has launched a Linkedin group dedicated to bringing together everyone who is involved or interested in Nottingham’s journey as it participates in the first wave of the National Neighbourhood Implementation Programme (NNHIP).
The Nottingham Neighbourhood Health Group is a forum in which to share ideas, updates, and best practice as the city leads the way in trialling new neighbourhood systems for health and care delivery.
Ciara Stuart, Nottingham City Place-Based Partnership Assistant Director, said: “The group has only been running for a few short weeks and already we have almost 200 people who have joined and are getting involved in conversations about shaping the future of neighbourhood health.
“Over the next few months we’ll be sharing updates of our NNHIP projects and milestones, and giving examples of what’s working well in local communities.
“The Nottingham Neighbourhood Health Group is a great online forum with opportunities to connect with colleagues, partners, and community members driving change.”
Nottingham was chosen alongside 42 other areas by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England to participate in the first wave of the NNHIP.
While NNHIP does not come with new funding, it provides access to valuable resources including a dedicated national coach, subject matter experts, three regional workshops, and a knowledge hub for peer-to-peer learning.
The implementation of Neighbourhood Health Services is expected to support government ambitions to shift care delivery away from hospital settings, make better use of digital tools instead of traditional analogue processes, and shift the focus from treating sickness to preventing it.