We Are Excited To Announce The New Neighbourhood Health Academy Launches: Building A People First Healthcare in Communities

by John-Paul Crofton | Mar 1, 2026 | Neighbourhood Health, Community & Social Challenges, NHS, Public Services Innovation, Social Impact

Join us Wednesday 4th March at 10am as we transform how neighbourhood health works, Visit us at NeighbourhoodHealthAcademy.org A New Space for Community Health PractitionersWhat You’ll Find in Our CommunityWhy Neighbourhood Health Isn’t SimpleSeeing the...

Are Business Cases A Good Way to Fund Neighbourhood Health Through The NHS?

by John-Paul Crofton | Feb 19, 2026 | Budgeting, Business Case NHS, Neighbourhood Health, NHS, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Project Funding

There has been much talk about how to fund the shift to Neighbourhood Health. With talk of ‘innovative funding models’, private investment, or cash releasing savings. This week Sir Jim Mackey suggested a different approach. “Neighbourhood Teams need to show us the...

What Our Survey Reveals About What Neighbourhood Leaders Health Really Think

by John-Paul Crofton | Feb 15, 2026 | Community, Leadership & Decision Making, Neighbourhood Health, NHS

What do the people creating Neighbourhood Health really think and believe? There is no big implementation plan for Neighbourhood Health instead people have to find their own path. So understanding what those people shaping Neighbourhood Health believe is vital in...

Introducing The Neighbourhood Health Academy: Applications Open!

by John-Paul Crofton | Jan 27, 2026 | Neighbourhood Health, Community, Community & Social Challenges, Health and Wellbeing, Leadership & Decision Making, NHS, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Purpose & Wellbeing

Are you are working in neighbourhood health? Come join our practitioner led learning community. Applications are open to join our new community launching February A New Community SpaceWhat is the Neighbourhood Health Academy?What the Neighbourhood Health Academy...

What Are The Key Differences Between Local Government and NHS Approaches To The New Neighbourhood Health Initiatives?

by John-Paul Crofton | Jan 11, 2026 | Neighbourhood Health, NHS

Neighbourhood health has returned to the centre of health and care policy. On the surface, the NHS and local government appear to be moving in the same direction. Both talk about prevention, partnership, place, and reducing health inequalities. In practice, they are...

Should I Make a Big Change in My Career or Not? A Guide To Help You Discover Your Future Career Path.

by John-Paul Crofton | May 19, 2025 | Health and Wellbeing, Leadership, Leadership & Decision Making, NHS, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Purpose & Wellbeing

The big career decision is one full of anxiety and stress. It can feel overwhelming, it feels your whole life and future depends on it. The fact we are considering a change in a career means we don’t know what the outcome will be. How do we navigate this stressful...