What is the national team doing to influence the SHA and CEOs in the importance of actively supporting learning across their patch?
The NHS Live Team recognises the importance of active support from chief executives and SHAs to maximise the learning from NHS Live. The DH has announced the ongoing development of NHS Live as a key vehicle for NHS reform at a number of forums and emphasised the need for senior level support to ensure that innovations in improving the patient experience are more widely shared and embedded. The NHS Live Team is also strengthening SHA coordinator support to help them spread learning and best practice in their region. 4. Q: Inner city areas have significant challenges including deprivation, high ethnic population, mental health etc. How do we ensure NHS Live supports development of good practice in areas of high need? A: You might choose to create a project focusing on these challenges to attract participation and involvement from local authorities, patients and the public.