Learning spotlights

In today’s healthcare environment, the ability to navigate digital systems is no longer a specialist skill, it is a foundational competence.

At Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), digital transformation is more than just technology - it’s about people.

Rachael Forbister, Digital Transformation Programme Manager at Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria shines a light on their pioneering Digital Champion programme.

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.

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.

Lorna Currey, a current Topol Digital Fellow, outlines the challenges she has encountered and discoveries she has made since starting her Fellowship in her second blog.

Nina Jaspal, Kaizen Promotion Office Specialist Nurse, talks us through her journey so far on the Topol Digital Fellowship.

Preet Shergill, a current Topol Digital Fellow, discusses his Fellowship project on falls prevention and why digital transformation in social care is so important.

On 5 July 2023, the NHS will turn 75 years old. James Freed, Chief Digital and Information Officer and Senior Responsible Owner for the Digital Academy, reflects on how far the NHS has come in 75 years and the role digital will play in it's future.

Colleagues from NHS England recently came together with primary care and global health leaders from England, Scotland, Georgia, North Macedonia and Sweden in Glasgow to share knowledge, aspirations and best practice of telemedicine improving access to healthcare services in rural areas.