The Leaders for Change scheme aims to equip health professionals working in service improvement with the skills and knowledge to lead change and achieve lasting improvements in patient care.
Our aim is that the changes participants implement will result in lasting improvements to patient care.
What are we doing?
Working with Lancaster University Management School, the Leaders for Change scheme started in 2003. To date, we have supported 50 individuals to participate in the scheme.
We offer up to 14 places on each round of the Leaders for Change scheme.
About the scheme
The Leaders for Change scheme is a structured learning programme equipping health professionals with the skills and knowledge to lead change projects that improve the quality of local healthcare services.
The modular programme, delivered by Lancaster University Management School, provides the space and structure to reflect and develop understanding of the change process. The scheme is work-based and develops learning based on participants’ own experiences.
Latest news
Our Leaders for Change participants are seeing real improvements to the patient care. For example, Debbie Smith is working to improve local services for teenage patients where there have been major problems with non-attendance.
You can read more about our participants in the Leaders for Change scheme in our case studies.
Dr HemadriPractitioner in General Surgery, North Lincolnshire Scunthorpe and Goole Healthcare Trust Read full case study
“We have received positive feedback from patients and demonstrated financial benefits. I think this project will be the model for most day case and short stay surgery patients for the future in our trust, if not in our area.”
Debbie Smith Patient and Public Involvement Lead, Western Cheshire Primary Care Trust Read full case study
“The Leaders for Change scheme gave me the knowledge and confidence to implement the changes I wanted to make.”