enabling Holistic healthcare in hyndburn
THE ASK
In Hyndburn, health inequalities run deep. Many people live with needs that cut across physical health, mental wellbeing and social circumstances.
There were already skilled healthcare practitioners doing brilliant work — many without formal qualifications — and examples of biopsychosocial practice in local organisations. But these approaches were scattered and disconnected.
The opportunity was to bring that expertise together — building one evidence-based training programme rooted in biopsychosocial principles, so good practice could become shared practice.
what we did
- Researched biopsychosocial training models across the UK to learn from best practice
- Mapped local social prescribing provision to understand the current picture in Hyndburn
- Designed and delivered a tailored training programme for 18 local practitioners
- Evaluated the programme independently to capture impact and learning
The training has left the team genuinely inspired and I can see it in how they now interact with patients. They’re taking more time during initial assessments, really diving deeper into the broader aspects of health.
Elaine, CEO, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CVS
what changed
- Staff confidence grew — practitioners felt equipped to look at the whole picture, not just the symptoms
- Partnerships strengthened — NHS, VCSE and council teams are working more closely, creating more joined-up care
- Funding unlocked — Maundy Relief secured over £500k in addtional funding from the National Lottery due to the best practice the project evidenced
- Wider reach secured — additional further investment secured to roll training out more widely across Lancashire
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rosie for commissions requiring the ability to understand and present complex information, fantastic attention to detail and exceptional communication with a wide-range of stakeholders: it’s been an absolute pleasure working with her.
Lucy, CEO, Maundy Relief
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