Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB
As the Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire continue to work in a more joined up and collaborative way, strong partnerships with our universities remain essential to our shared success.
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has recently confirmed its commitment to supporting our health and care system through this period of closer collaboration through a ‘letter of intent’ to the Cluster Board.
This partnership builds on established relationships with universities across our cluster area and offers exciting opportunities, particularly in research and innovation and education and training, which are critical to delivering high quality and sustainable health and care services.
NTU brings significant expertise in applied research projects that address real-world challenges in integrated care, digital health, and service improvement.
The University also offers links between academic insight and innovation which support prevention, tackling health inequalities and service development. They are currently working with health services on projects to:
Rosa Waddingham, Executive Director of Quality (Nursing) at the clustered ICBs of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire and Lincolnshire, said: “By working together, there is an opportunity to strengthen evidence based decision making, test new approaches safely, and scale innovations that improve outcomes for patients and communities.
“The partnership with our universities also opens up the opportunity to co-design and deliver programmes for staff development. These will help develop the knowledge and skills to support our workforce to deliver high quality, integrated care for the populations we serve.”
Professor Daragh McDermott, Executive Dean, School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University said: “Nottingham Trent University is proud to strengthen our partnership with the Integrated Care Boards. Our academic expertise and applied research are most powerful when they are co-designed with the people, services, and communities they aim to support. By working closely with our ICB colleagues, and as our own provision continues to grow, we can contribute meaningful insight and develop innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our population. This collaboration represents a shared commitment to improving outcomes, reducing inequalities, and shaping a more sustainable and compassionate health and care system for the future.”
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB already has a close working relationship with NTU through its Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Alliance, which is chaired by Professor Daniel King. The ICB also collaborates with NTU through the Universities for Nottingham initiative.
