#332 Developing and Maintaining an Integrated Leadership Programme in the NHS with Helen Gillivan & Dr Mayur Vibhuti

The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey

Helen Gillivan & Dr Mayur Vibhuti join Tara to discuss their work in adult social care and primary care, as well as their collaboration on an innovation project.

They share their experiences with leadership development programmes and the importance of continuity and sustainability in these programmes.

The episode also highlights the importance of investing in the workforce and developing leadership skills. The evaluation of the programme shows that participants feel more confident as leaders and have a better understanding of collaboration and system thinking. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of integrated care and the need for inclusivity.

Key takeaways:

• Continuity and sustainability are important in leadership development programmes to ensure ongoing support and improvement.
• The concept of integrated neighbourhood teams is still evolving, and there is a need to define and understand their practical implementation.
• Leadership programmes can help individuals from different sectors and professions come together to challenge the status quo and work towards shared goals.
• The success of integrated neighborhood teams depends on breaking down barriers, coordinating care, and focusing on the needs of the individual. Funding is essential for achieving truly integrated care
• Investing in the workforce and developing leadership skills is crucial
• Participants in the programme feel more confident as leaders and have a better understanding of collaboration and system thinking

Link with Helen

Link with Dr Mayur Vibhuti

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I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads. To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 200 Primary Care Networks and 6 GP Federations. 

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I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.   

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