Jul 5, 20233 min read
Co-production mindset to help shape improvements
We are feeling a buzz around co-production from our services and partner organisations. There is desire to work in partnership with...
Jun 30, 20232 min read
"The more you read, the more you’ll know": health literacy and patient conversations
Kerry Flett, Solent Knowledge Specialist, and Anita DeHavilland, Quality Improvement Specialist, discuss why Health Literacy is so important
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Clinical Audit Awareness Week (CAAW) 2023
Colin Barnes, asks “how do we know we are auditing the right things” and “what are we doing to improve them”?
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Breaking barriers: Side-by-Side help shape the language we use
Side-by-Side help break down language barriers and help to ensure that everyone can understand and participate in their healthcare journey
May 12, 20232 min read
Spotlight: Older Persons Mental Health Research Nurse, Amie Zolanvar
I started working at the Academy in October 2022 as an Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) Research Nurse, having previously worked in the...
May 12, 20232 min read
How I make a difference - a Research Nurses' perspective
I started my career as a Sexual Health Nurse in the 90's and have worked in research for more than 20 years. As the Senior Research Nurse...
May 12, 20232 min read
Spotlight: Paediatric Research Nurse, Lizzie Fofana
Lizzie Fofana, Solent Paediatric Research Nurse, has moved from children's wards to supporting community research.
May 10, 20233 min read
The difference nurses make...
Quality Improvement Specialist, Anita, shares an insight into her nursing background and how QI has helped her make a positive impact.
Apr 27, 20233 min read
Driving positive change together
Hello, I’m Tracey - and alongside my four-year-old son Theo, we have been accessing services and support from Solent Speech and Language...
Apr 16, 20234 min read
The end of an era - Prevenar Study
After nearly 17 years of running, the Prevenar Study has closed; Becky Hocknell, shares her thoughts on the end of an era.