Learning spotlights
Read learning spotlights relating to digital workforce transformation from NHS England staff and guests.
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Topol Digital Fellowship
Published date:
01 July 2025
Author(s):
Tash Willcocks
Tash Willcocks, Head of Learning Design at TPXImpact, shares insights on delivering a practical learning programme for health professionals leading digital transformation – part of the NHS Digital Academy, and in partnership with Health Innovation Wessex.
Bridging the digital divide - Digital Ambassadors in Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Published date:
26 June 2025
Author(s):
Mel Briers
Mel Briers and Hannah Baxter, Digital Nurse Specialists at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust share their insights and learnings and how digital literacy is no longer optional – it is essential.
Outcomes from our first Digital and Data Confidence and Competence Special Interest Group meeting
Published date:
13 February 2025
Author(s):
Tony Blacker
The first Digital and Data Confidence and Competence Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting (held on 25 January 2025) was highly engaging and motivated, with participants driven by a shared goal of improving digital literacy and collaboration in healthcare.
Understanding our Prioritisation Survey: insights and analysis
Published date:
16 January 2025
Author(s):
Tony Blacker
We recently reviewed the work we are hoping to undertake in the next financial year and we prioritised this as a team.
We were challenged to see if our priorities matched those of our stakeholders, and decided to create a short survey to send to stakeholders which would ask for their opinion.
We were challenged to see if our priorities matched those of our stakeholders, and decided to create a short survey to send to stakeholders which would ask for their opinion.
Digital is about connecting information and people: right treatment, in the right place, at the right time
Published date:
05 December 2024
Author(s):
Darrien Bold
Darrien Bold, Head of Elective Care at NHS England and Digital Health Leadership Programme cohort 4 alumni talks about the alignment of his digital transformation journey and significant impact on stroke services across healthcare in England.
Digital innovation and leadership: Learning from the Black Panther
Published date:
08 November 2024
Author(s):
Shera Chok
Dr Shera Chok, Chair and Founder of the Shuri Network shares her reflections, celebrates highlights and achievements as the network goes from strength to strength, recently reaching their 5 year anniversary and showcases some impactful testimonials from network members.
Why do we need the Digital Academy?
Published date:
01 October 2024
Author(s):
James Freed
James Freed, our Deputy Director of the Digital Academy observes 'Digital doesn’t work yet, but we know why and we can fix it.'
Every day’s a learning day!
Published date:
09 August 2024
Author(s):
James Freed
James Freed, our Deputy Director of the NHS Digital Academy shares his reflections on learning together through User-Centred Design.
The future of system driven healthcare enabled by digital, data and AI
Published date:
15 July 2024
Author(s):
Hatim Abdulhussein
Professor Hatim Abdulhussein reflects on his time working with the NHS Digital Academy and shows great optimism for the future of digital healthcare.