SIG Discussion Groups
We have monthly SIG Discussion Groups on topics identified by members of our Q SIG and our CHA members. Those registering and attending receive a certificate of attendance and a link to the presentations and recording. The feedback on our discussions have been very positive, with terms such as "inspirational". The sessions so far have been very lively and productive. Recordings and presentations are available.
Watch a selection of our SIG discussion groups on our YouTube channel here 
CHA SIG Discussion Groups
Innovation in Healthcare Support Worker Preceptorship & Development with Lucy Somerville, Professional Development Nurse & Professional Nurse Advocate, RN QN Fellow HEA at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
Launched in November 2023, this innovative six-month preceptorship and development programme was created in response to a clear gap in structured progression for HCSWs. It combines enhanced clinical skills, leadership development and a focus on interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Each participant also designs and leads a quality improvement (QI) project rooted in their day-to-day practice.
With 100% of participants reporting a positive impact and 91% saying it renewed their interest in their role, this approach is helping to build a confident, skilled and motivated workforce. The programme has already led to meaningful change, with staff feeling more empowered, valued and equipped to lead improvements across services. Lucy's poster is available for download here Innovation & Best Practice Band 3 Preceptorship & Development programme and the judges' summary is here communityhospitals.org.uk/Summary SCFT HCSW DRAFT.png
Recognising Delirium Sooner - Tewkesbury Community Hospital
We had a Special Interest Group discussion on Wednesday 2nd April. We welcomed Johanna Barnes, advanced practitioner from Tewkesbury Community Hospital to talk about her delirium project which won her an Innovation and Best Practice Award in 2024.
Johanna shared how the team successfully embedded the 4AT delirium screening tool, the challenges they faced and the lessons learnt.
Cubii Exercise Machine Project, Paulton and Bath Community Hospitals
We were delighted to welcome Ami Cook and Debbie Poulston from Paulton and Bath Community Hospitals to our Special Interest Discussion on 5th March. Winners of last year's Innovation and Best Practice Awards, Ami and Debbie discussed their Cubii Seated Project which reduced patient inactivity and physical decline during their time in hospital. Read more here
Same Day Emergency Care in Community Hospitals
Sue Greenwood gave an excellent presentation about the service offered to the local community from Camborne Redruth Hospital which includes SDEC, CATU & MIU with diagnostic services to support these. Sue's presentation is here. 18 people joined the group and we had a lively discussion.
"Fundraising and Volunteering in Community Hospitals" by Step Haywood, Researcher University of Birmingham
Download Steph's presentation here
Watch Steph's SIG discussion here.
National Programmes in Action in Community Hospitals
"End PJ Paralysis" Presentation by: Steffi Bailey, Clinical Transformation Lead and Heba Jackson Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Presentation from Steffi - download here
"Get it on time: Parkinsons Medication" Presentation by Kylie Lock, Quality Lead West Adult Community Services, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Presentation from Kylie - download here
Watch the recording of the discussion here.
"Health Care Support Worker Education & Development Team"
Julia Fairhall Assistant Director of Nursing, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Download presentation here Download the Poster here Read more detail here
Watch Julia's discussion here.
Good Practice in Wound Management in Community Hospitals
Sally Oxley Clinical Team Lead, and Jenita Loheswaran Nursing Associate at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital, Cornwall Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Download the presentation here
Pharmacy and Medicines Management
Rafael Baptista spoke about his Pharmacy Intervention Tool. Rafael's presentation is available here
Rebecca Gosrani, Laura Pullan and Dan Clarke spoke of their Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration system
Participants were impressed with the digital developments in the two initiatives that had increased patient safety, saved staff time, and also increased efficiency and sustainability. Download the presentation here
Utilising the diagnosis of "Frailty" for Personalised Care in Community Hospitals
Dr Kirsty Protherough, Chair and Director of the Community Hospitals Association
Comments from participants: "It was a useful and interesting discussion." "What I saw of the presentation was very informative and I look forward to the slides.""I ... found it really helpful. Especially in terms of the benchmarking service that we run for our member are frailty and how we could potentially introduce some additional metric to support shared learning."
Download Kirsty's presentation here
Making Changes Locally, Contributing Nationally - Exploring Research And Innovation In Community Hospitals.
Dr. Christine Burt, Director of Research and Innovation from Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Download the presentation here
Gloucestershire: a vibrant and thriving community hospital community
Dawn Allen, Service Director for Community Hospitals, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Link to the Q website for the event and recording here and download presentation here
Watch Christine's session here.
Meaningful Activities Coordinator
Anna Mitchell, Meaningful Activities Coordinator, Launceston Community Hospital, Cornwall.
Link to the Q website for the event and recording here
Safer Staffing
Helen Hughes, Chief Executive of Patient Safety Learning
Professor Alison Leary Chair of Healthcare and Workforce Modelling at London South Bank University and Director of the International Community Nursing Observatory (ICNO)
Link to Q website for the recording of the session here and presentation here
Joy in Work
Julia Wood QI Lead, Julia Wood and Associates Ltd
Link to Q website for the recording of the session here and Download the Presentation
Creating a Communication Open Door
Shauna Fannin, GP and Clinical Lead, Robinson Memorial Hospital, Northern Health and Social Care Trust, NI
Link to Q website for the recording of the session Download the Presentation
The Art of the Possible – Setting up a 7-day Community Hospital service during the Pandemic
Kate Riddle Head of Service Community Rehabilitation, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Link to Q website for the recording of the session and download presentation here
Understanding, and meeting, the needs of all staff during the pandemic
Annalouise Wood, Matron Alnwick and Berwick Community Hospitals Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Anna Burhouse, Director of Quality Development, Health Foundation Fellow
Supporting Hospital Discharge During Reset at Teddington Community Hospital
Anna McNulty, Matron, Teddington Memorial Hospital, Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Advanced Clinical Practice Team in Petersfield Hospital, and Keeping our Community Safe in Nairn
Dr Adrian Baker, GP and Clinical Lead. Nairn Town and County Hospital, NHS Highland, Scotland
Julian Kerr, Nurse Consultant, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
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