The Health Foundation Leadership Fellows scheme aims to develop individuals who have the potential to become the future leaders of high quality healthcare.
Our aim is that the highly individualised programme of personal and professional development will empower participants to make an outstanding contribution to improving the quality of patient care.
What are we doing?
The programme is run by Fiona Reed and Tim Sims two of The Health Foundation’s team of experienced leadership development consultants. We started the fellowships in 2004 and in 2008 recruited the fifth cohort. We offer up to 16 places on each round of scheme.
Leadership Development Consultant biographies
About the scheme
Over a 22 month period The Health Foundation Leadership Fellows scheme provides participants with one-to-one coaching, action learning sets, seminars, workshops and a development allowance.
Participants find that the multi-disciplinary nature of the scheme stimulates their learning and facilitates invaluable networking opportunities.
Latest news
Participants are using their experience and positions to make positive changes to the quality of patient care in the UK. For example Carol Cottingham has been asked to become a member of the Department of Health Long-term Conditions board.
Dr Sal RidingElected Practice Based Commissioning Lead, Shropshire County PCT
'The Leadership Fellows scheme is a fantastic experience. It offers me invaluable personal support and encouragement. Coaching provides the opportunity to think through issues and upcoming challenges.'
Carol CottinghamLong-term Conditions Programme Lead, Lincolnshire PCT
'The fellowship has opened up lots of opportunities. I’ve given presentations around the country and have also been asked to become a member of the Department of Health Long-Term Conditions board.'