Access Partnership http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk We work with healthcare organisations across the U.K to help improve access to services and to reduce unnecessary waiting Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:54:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Delivering World Class Services Conference http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2009/04/06/delivering-world-class-services-conference/ http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2009/04/06/delivering-world-class-services-conference/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:49:35 +0000 admin http://accesspartnership.co.uk/?p=75 Improving access and the quality of services remains at the heart of the strategic direction of the NHS, reflected in numerous policy documents and in structural changes taking place locally to help ensure that we have in place effective arrangements to both commission and provide first class services to meet users disparate needs.

The Access Partnership has a track record of working with services leading to tangible improvements being made in the way services are designed and delivered. Working closely with managers, clinicians and administrative staff real improvements are possible leading to benefits for both staff and service users. To find out more please contact us through the contact form on this website. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you would like to read PDFs of some of the presentations from recent conferences please visit the useful resources page.

]]> http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2009/04/06/delivering-world-class-services-conference/feed/ 0 Spring and Summer Learning Programme launched! http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2009/04/06/spring-and-summer-learning-programme-launched/ http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2009/04/06/spring-and-summer-learning-programme-launched/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:46:00 +0000 admin http://accesspartnership.co.uk/?p=100 Building on the success of the 2008 programme and in response to delegate feedback, the Access Partnership have put together a fantastic range of courses for their Spring-Summer Learning Programme 2009, including:

  • Developing Effective and Convincing Business Cases
  • Understanding Data and Information management
  • Effective Writing and Editing Skills
  • Creating a Confident Personal Image
  • Confident Presentation Skills
  • Creative Thinking and Problem solving
  • Working through change
  • Effective Marketing and Communication

Relevant to all those who wish to increase their skills, confidence and ability to work more productively.

There are only 20 places on each course and discounts are available on multiple course bookings and bookings made before 1st May so book now to secure your place!

Full course details and a booking form can be viewed in this flyer. Bookings can also be made online at www.centrevents.co.uk/bookingform.aspx or by email using this email booking form.

Money left in this years budget? Spend it now!
Have you got money left in this year’s training budget? We can accept full or part payment of these courses from this year’s budget, invoices can be sent immediately via email or post as required.

Any queries? Need a hard copy of the flyer? Give us a call on 020 8922 1135 or email . We look forward to seeing you at a workshop soon!

]]> http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2009/04/06/spring-and-summer-learning-programme-launched/feed/ 0 Kath Smalley Head of Speech and Language Therapy NHS Blackburn with Darwen http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/kath-smalley-head-of-speech-and-language-therapy-nhs-blackburn-with-darwen/ http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/kath-smalley-head-of-speech-and-language-therapy-nhs-blackburn-with-darwen/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:40:20 +0000 admin http://accesspartnership.co.uk/?p=89
  • Face the fear!
  • Engage all staff – joint ownership of the process is key
  • Translating the vision of the new service into workable operational details is difficult – it’s important to keep motivation and spirits high at this point
  • Expect that each task will generate 3 more as plans are refined, therefore……..
  • It will take longer than you think (but worth every minute of effort)!
  • Plan for ongoing evaluation and adjustment of new processes
  • Believe that it really is worth it in the end!
    • ]]>     http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/kath-smalley-head-of-speech-and-language-therapy-nhs-blackburn-with-darwen/feed/ 0     Dr Alison Stroud, Clinical Director Speech and Language Therapy, Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/dr-alison-stroud-clinical-director-speech-and-language-therapy-gwent-healthcare-nhs-trust/ http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/dr-alison-stroud-clinical-director-speech-and-language-therapy-gwent-healthcare-nhs-trust/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:37:50 +0000 admin http://accesspartnership.co.uk/?p=88 Engage staff at all levels

  • Focus on patient journey through the system
  • Don’t panic: things get worse before they get better
  • Parallel work streams and timescales may conflict and slip
  • Communicate, communicate, communicate!
    • ]]>     http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/dr-alison-stroud-clinical-director-speech-and-language-therapy-gwent-healthcare-nhs-trust/feed/ 0     Maxine Foster, 18 Weeks Workforce Development, Department of Health http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/maxine-foster-18-weeks-workforce-development-department-of-health/ http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/maxine-foster-18-weeks-workforce-development-department-of-health/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:35:02 +0000 admin http://accesspartnership.co.uk/?p=87 “The Physiotherapy tool has had great feedback and The Access Partnership has a record of delivery”

    ]]>     http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/maxine-foster-18-weeks-workforce-development-department-of-health/feed/ 0     Pip Robinson, National 18 Week Director. http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/pip-robinson-national-18-week-director/ http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/pip-robinson-national-18-week-director/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:26:17 +0000 admin http://accesspartnership.co.uk/?p=86 “Input from The Access Partnership was invaluable in ensuring AHPs were aware and involved in the redesign of pathways to deliver maximum 18 week pathways for patients.”

    ]]>     http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/pip-robinson-national-18-week-director/feed/ 0     Csaba Barody, Head of Podiatry Services, City and Hackney PCT http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/csaba-barody-head-of-podiatry-services-city-and-hackney-pct/ http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/csaba-barody-head-of-podiatry-services-city-and-hackney-pct/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:24:35 +0000 admin http://accesspartnership.co.uk/?p=85 “The Access Partnership changed the way we think and as a result we now have an accessible, patient focussed service with low waits.”

    ]]>     http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/csaba-barody-head-of-podiatry-services-city-and-hackney-pct/feed/ 0     Fiona Jackson, Head of Children and Families/Allied Health Professionals Barnet PCT http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/fiona-jackson-head-of-children-and-familiesallied-health-professionals-barnet-pct/ http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/fiona-jackson-head-of-children-and-familiesallied-health-professionals-barnet-pct/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:21:36 +0000 admin http://accesspartnership.co.uk/?p=84 “The Access Partnership helped us to do what we thought was the impossible in that we reduced waiting times dramatically with no additional resources. Zac and his team changed the mind set of staff so that we were able to question historical ways of managing the service. Once service improvement started it became a snowballing effect as we all took ownership of the improvements and reduction in waiting times.”

    ]]>     http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/fiona-jackson-head-of-children-and-familiesallied-health-professionals-barnet-pct/feed/ 0     Kath Smalley, Head of Speech and Language Therapy, Blackburn with Darwen PCT http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/kath-smalley-head-of-speech-and-language-therapy-blackburn-with-darwen-pct/ http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/kath-smalley-head-of-speech-and-language-therapy-blackburn-with-darwen-pct/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:20:35 +0000 admin http://accesspartnership.co.uk/?p=83 “The Access Partnership’s role as ‘critical friend’ was invaluable in helping us to analyse the existing service and develop a focussed and systematic approach to the redesign. They empowered us to lead and drive the process ourselves, so that the end result belonged to us”’

    ]]>     http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/kath-smalley-head-of-speech-and-language-therapy-blackburn-with-darwen-pct/feed/ 0     Karen Middleton, Chief Health Professions Officer – Department of Health http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/karen-middleton-chief-health-professions-officer-department-of-health/ http://www.accesspartnership.co.uk/2008/11/19/karen-middleton-chief-health-professions-officer-department-of-health/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:03:17 +0000 admin http://accesspartnership.co.uk/?p=82 “I’ve been impressed by how The Access Partnership works with teams to transform services for patients in a supportive yet challenging way, without the assumption that it will cost more money.”

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