Harlow PAC Training
Active Essex's Collaboration with Harlow North PCN
In early 2024, Active Essex met with the Digital and Transformation Lead of Harlow North PCN to support and engage with local health care practitioners (HCPs) in exploring ways to integrate physical activity into the healthcare system.
To bring these opportunities to life, Active Essex's delivered an information session to the personalised care team in January 2024. The session was well-received, and the PCN expressed interest in training for active practices. Consequently, a training session with Dr. Vasandhara was scheduled for June.
The collaborative event with Dr. Vasandhara and Active Essex provided education on physical activity in the context of long-term conditions and highlighted community opportunities. The virtual event was attended by delegates across the PCN, including GPs, ECPs, paramedics, practice nurses, social prescribers, ANPs, CYP health and wellbeing coaches, HCAs, and digital and transformation leads.
The training session included a variety of healthcare staff, encompassing different ages and genders. Participants ranged from clinical roles such as GPs and practice nurses to non-clinical roles like social prescribers and digital transformation leads.
Through strong relationships with local PCN networks, awareness of local funding opportunities for upskilling and development, and a place-based approach, Active Essex created a comprehensive environment for learning and signposting.
The project showed how important it is for health, care, and community sectors to work together. It also built good relationships within the health and care sectors, helping them work better together in the future for the benefit of everyone.
