Q collaboration event, Bath

Our collaboration events provide a space to learn from each other and make progress in the challenging context we are working within. 

The event will provide an opportunity for peer learning on issues important to you and the chance to learn from successful and inspiring improvement projects in the local area. 

An exciting agenda of talks, networking opportunities and an open space session will get to the heart of the biggest issues for our sector and how improvement approaches are making a difference. 

• Time out to meet Q members and wider colleagues 
• Share knowledge, successes, challenges, and perhaps even get support for your work 
• Exposure to collective intelligence and generation of new ideas for collaboration 

We will be running an open space, which will enable collaborative problem solving, improved communications and stronger relationships. From UN conferences to local community groups, the open space format has been used successfully in many contexts to bring people together and set in motion meaningful change. 

We invite you to bring your own challenges around the question: 

‘Thinking about the current context of the health and care system, what are the most important conversations we need to be having about collaborative improvement that will help you to progress your work?’ 

Please note that this agenda is subject to change. 

10.00 – Arrival and registration

Tea and coffee on arrival

10.30 – Welcome and introduction

Nathalie Delaney, Senior Programme Manager, Health Innovation West of England

David Evans, Deputy Director of Programmes, Health Innovation West of England 

10.35 – Opening remarks

Pete Carpenter, Director of Programmes and Deputy CEO, Health Innovation West of England 

Darren Wright, Strategy and Development Lead, Q 

10.55 – Morning session

Chair: David Evans, Deputy Director of Programmes, Health Innovation West of England

• Addressing health inequalities by co-developing change to reduce missed appointments

  Abigail Jones, Programme Manager, Clinical Services Transformation, Bristol NHS Group 

  Elise Sapford, Equality Access Improvement Officer

  Seema Srivastava, Deputy Medical Director, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, Consultant in Medicine for Older People, North Bristol Trust

• QI hub and 100 voices project

  Andrea Gibbons, NHS Senior Manager, National Evidence 4 QI Lead, Academic, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

• System Improvement Coaching for United Neighbourhoods

  Kathryn Hall, Associate Director – Improvement Community, NHS Gloucestershire ICB

12.00 – Lunch

13.15 – Open space technology

Lead your own conversations around what matters most to you. You’ll have the opportunity to raise topics, join discussions that spark your curiosity, and connect with others who share your interests. The session will be expertly facilitated around the question: 

14.45 – Reflections and closing remarks

15.00 – Close

• The venue is step free, including the stage 
• Hearing loop is available 
• Automatic captions will be provided 
• Quiet room and sensory kit available 
• A full programme and session descriptions will be provided beforehand with marked breaks 

We are able to provide other adjustments on request, such as BSL interpreters or live captioning. Please indicate this on your registration form. If you would like to talk to anyone about the event and how we can support you to engage, please get in touch with Sarah Trautwein – sarah.trautwein@health.org.uk or 020 7257 8000.