Boost Learning and Improvement Community

20/10/2026

📢 Lunch & Learn: Supporting Families Through Autism – The Power of Peer Support

Families supporting autistic children, young people and adults often tell us they don't know where to turn for trusted information, guidance and understanding.

Join us to learn more about Autism Central, a free NHS-commissioned programme that combines lived experience, education and practical support for families. Discover how peer support is helping families across the country feel more informed, connected and empowered.

🗓️ 9 November 2026
🕐 1pm – 1.30pm
💻 Online
📍 Open to everyone across the North East and North Cumbria

Register by 5 November and find out more: https://ow.ly/2Byh50ZZp4T

North East and North Cumbria NHS

20/10/2026

Every conversation is an opportunity to make a difference.

The Alcohol Toolkit for Primary Care provides practical guidance, resources and learning to help healthcare professionals confidently identify and respond to alcohol-related harm.

Explore the toolkit and discover resources that can support conversations, interventions and referrals in everyday practice.

👉 https://ow.ly/BY1J50ZYsCQ

North East and North Cumbria NHS

19/10/2026

🛡️ Safeguarding learning has arrived on Boost!

Explore new safeguarding guidance, resources and training, including a practical online course on recognising and responding to self-neglect.

📅 Sessions available in November
👉 Find out more and register on Boost: https://ow.ly/WNr650ZYOVW
North East and North Cumbria NHS

The ICB Safeguarding Team has launched a new dedicated space on Boost, bringing together safeguarding learning, guidance and resources for colleagues and partners across the North East and North

16/10/2026

📢 Join the Improvement Through Involvement event on 4 December to explore co-design, patient involvement and inclusive practice. Hear shared learning on young people’s access groups, reasonable adjustments and more.

https://ow.ly/Ia1L50ZLvKG

North East and North Cumbria NHS

14/10/2026

Free CKD Training for Primary Care Teams

Primary care teams across the North East and North Cumbria can access free expert-led Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) training to support earlier diagnosis and improve patient care.

Flexible one-hour sessions are available face-to-face, online, or hybrid and are designed for NHS healthcare professionals.

Read the full article and book your session: https://ow.ly/WFYo50ZXCVF
North East and North Cumbria NHS

14/10/2026

🧠 In the spotlight: Hope Haven, Whitehaven.

Sky News has highlighted the inspiring work taking place to support people with their mental health through compassionate, community-based care.

📺 Watch the feature and learn more about the impact Hope Haven is making. Please note that some content may be upsetting. https://ow.ly/6qOP50ZXsim

North East and North Cumbria NHS

13/10/2026

🚭 Fresh Lunchtime Learning: Ending Smoking Inequality

Join Fresh and the NENC Smokefree NHS Taskforce on 5 November (12:30-1:30pm) for a free lunchtime learning session with Noah Traill, Senior Policy Officer at ASH.

Discover how smoking contributes to poverty and poor health, and explore practical actions that can help reduce inequalities and support a smokefree future.

👉 Register now: https://boost.org.uk/fresh-lunchtime-learning-tackling-smoking-inequality-to-improve-health-and-reduce-poverty/
North East and North Cumbria NHS

12/10/2026

Could a career as a Personal Assistant be right for you?

North Tyneside Care Academy’s Personal Assistant (PA) Hub can help you start a career supporting people to live independently. Access free training, local opportunities, resources and guidance through the Endorsed Personal Assistant Pathway.

Find out more and explore the PA Hub today: https://ow.ly/FWVi50ZWicy
North East and North Cumbria NHS

09/10/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the North East and North Cumbria Deep End Network, which has received a national commendation in this year's NIHR Impact Awards.

The award recognises research that helped secure a £5 million investment to improve primary care services in some of the region’s most disadvantaged communities.

Since 2020, the network has brought together primary care teams, researchers, patients and community partners to develop evidence-based solutions that tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes.

Read more: https://boost.org.uk/deep-end-network-receives-nihr-impact-award-commendation/
North East and North Cumbria NHS

09/10/2026

A recent Boost Lunch and Learn session explored Tend VR-MBI, an innovative VR programme helping people manage depression and anxiety through immersive mindfulness experiences.

Early evidence shows promising results and the potential to make support more accessible and engaging.

Read the full story here:
https://ow.ly/xCjQ50ZVLRJ
North East and North Cumbria NHS