Improvement networks

Networks provide a platform for learning, sharing experiences, creating knowledge and spreading good practice. They generate enthusiasm, energy and excitement, enabling connections and relationships to grow.

Several national networks are available to support improvement:

Improvement Directors Network

This network provides an opportunity for executive leaders of improvement to share, consult and support NHS IMPACT and the work of the National Improvement Board.

The network is for:

  • executive directors with board level responsibility for improvement in provider trusts
  • integrated care systems
  • NHS England regional leads for improvement

Complete the membership enquiry form.

Improvers Learning Network

This network is a forum for senior improvement leaders to share practical applications of improvement and build capability for improvement.

It provides a safe and supportive environment, enabling members to focus on collective and professional development themes to support the effective delivery of NHS IMPACT.

Complete the membership enquiry form.

Integrated Care Board Improvement Network

This network is for integrated care board executive leads for improvement. It provides a dedicated space to support the application of improvement across our systems and share learning from what has gone well and any challenges.

Contact england.improvementdelivery@nhs.net to join the network.

Nursing and Midwifery Leaders Quality Improvement Network

This network unites senior nurses and midwives from across the profession. This network is aimed at nursing and midwifery leaders with direct responsibility for quality improvement in their role. It provides them a platform to influence national policy and practice, creating a system wide approach for improvement.

Complete the membership enquiry form Nursing and Midwifery Leaders Quality Improvement Network or email qi.nursingmidwifery@nhs.net

Primary care improvement community

The primary care improvement community is for people who work in and around general practice and primary care across England, and are involved in facilitating innovation, improvement and transformation. This online network has been developed to share ideas, resources and good practice to help accelerate local change.

To join the community, please sign up to:  Connect – our online space on FutureNHS (login required).

Quality Improvement (QI) Network for Early Career and Newly Qualified Nurses and Midwives

This Network supports early career and newly qualified nurses and midwives in developing their knowledge, leadership, skills, and experience in quality improvement, and its application in practice. Expressions of interest are welcomed from nurses and midwives who are within 5 years from qualification or NMC registration.

Complete the membership enquiry form Quality Improvement Network for Early Career and Newly Qualified Nurses and Midwives or email qi.earlycareernursesandmidwives@nhs.net