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Students mustViewPlease click on the link above to view the recording of our online webinar to celebrate the launch of the Health Anchors Learning Network in Wales. Health anchors are large public sector organisations such as universities, local authorities, and hospitals that are rooted in their communities, holding significant assets and spending power. By consciously using these resources, anchors can help strengthen and benefit local communities. This event will showcase compelling case studies of work already making a difference in Wales and across the UK as well as offering practical ways for people to get involved, join the network, and access further learning opportunities
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Please click on the link above to view the recording of our webinar which explored the power of anchor organisations; featuring Northumbria NHS Trust, renowned for their award-winning anchor programme and as the first NHS Trust to achieve Gold CSR accreditation. Wayne Daley from Northumbria NHS Trust revealed the tangible benefits of uniting anchor activities under a cohesive organisational strategy.
Victoria Oxley, Deputy Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, discussed her team’s collaborative approach to improving population health and tackling inequalities, outlining the development and implementation of their anchor strategy, and reflecting on practical lessons and challenges faced along the way. This session will provide valuable guidance and real-world examples for those seeking to transform their organisation’s community influence.
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These slides were presented by Victoria Oxley, Deputy Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as part of the above webinar. Victoria discussed her team’s collaborative approach to improving population health and tackling inequalities, outlining the development and implementation of their anchor strategy, and reflecting on practical lessons and challenges faced along the way.
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These slides were shared by Wayne Daley, Head of Corporate and Social Responsibility, Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT as part of the above webinar. They describe the Community Promise made by Northumbria Healthcare and reveal the tangible benefits of uniting anchor activities under a cohesive organisational strategy.
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In this webinar we discuss how measuring the impact of anchor action is vital for demonstrating progress and identifying areas for improvement, but it can be challenging to know how to do this. We will demystify the process of capturing and measuring anchor activity and impact by walking through some of the existing guidance and potential metrics that have been developed to support NHS organisations to do this. We’ll also hear about work in Scotland to create a local progression framework for use by NHS Boards across Scotland, and what the learnings have been from this process.
Key objectives:
- Provide an introduction to anchor impact measurement
- Support participants to start thinking about how they might start their impact measurement journey - based on real world case studies
- Start a conversation about what support might help NHS boards in Wales to systematise their approaches to measuring anchor activity and impact moving forwards - in line with other reporting requirements
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We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the Health Anchors Wales Learning Set. If you work in the health sector in Wales and are responsible for, or interested in, embedding anchor approaches in your work, now is your chance to sign up for this Learning Set programme from the Health Anchors Learning Network starting in June.
Learning Sets are small groups of people who meet over a series of sessions to share learning, problem solve around specific topics, and dive into areas of work they have in common. It will provide an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and skills in how to progress anchor initiatives across your organisation alongside a supportive group of peers.
Key info
● There will be 4 Learning Set sessions - meeting roughly every 8 weeks for 90 minutes.
● Learning Sets will be held online, on Zoom, and will be highly participative
● There will be a small amount of pre-reading or work before each set, usually for no more than 30 minutes
● After registering, the Heath Anchors Wales team will be in touch to confirm your place and share joining instructions and pre-reading
● We cannot guarantee a place for everyone in the Learning Set, as we will limit numbers to create an environment that supports effective peer learning. Places will be allocated to those who are likely to benefit the most from participating.
Dates
The Learning Set follows a curriculum, and works best when a small group meets consistently over a set period of time. Therefore, we encourage people to ensure they are able to attend the majority of the sessions before they register. We know that plans change and it may not always be possible to attend all of the sessions. Please do reach out if you would like to chat about this (hello@haln.org.uk).
The provisional dates for this Learning Set are:
- Thursday, 4th September - 9:30-11:00am
- Monday, 27th October - 9:30-11:00am
- Tuesday, 16th December - 9:30-11:00am
- Wednesday, 12th February 2026 - 9:30-11:00am
How to register
To register your interest, please fill out this form https://forms.office.com/e/QsWh0zXz39