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Bringing together evidence and practical examples, this paper shows how providers can shift from reactive models of care toward a more proactive, population health approach. It makes a compelling case for why this transition matters, not only for the sustainability of services but for improving outcomes across communities.
Through our extensive network of highly experienced professionals, the NAPC has a wealth of expertise covering care model redesign, system transformation, health technology, strategy, finance, analytics, facilitation, leadership development and clinical expertise across health and care. We work with health and care organisations in the UK to lead change in primary and integrated care.
Local leaders have told us they need support to lead with clarity, courage, and collaboration in complex, evolving systems. NAPC’s Leadership Development Programme is designed to equip senior system and organisational leaders with the insight, confidence, and tools to lead this transformation—sustainably and successfully. As Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) become the cornerstone of modern, community-centred healthcare, the need for visionary, adaptive leadership has never been greater.
NAPC plays a pivotal role in supporting the Community Health and Wellbeing Worker (CHWW) programme by providing strategic leadership, practical implementation support, and a platform for national collaboration. NAPC works closely with local systems to embed the CHWW model effectively locally, ensuring alignment with wider health and care priorities. Through training, resources, and ongoing networking, NAPC equips CHWWs with the tools they need to build trust, reduce inequalities, and activate communities from within. By capturing and sharing insights from across the country, NAPC is also helping to shape national policy and scale the programme sustainably.
Care Navigation training recognises the important role of frontline staff in primary care and supports them to signpost people to the right services, which empowers patients to support their own health and wellbeing and improves access to primary care services.
Sam, Chantelle and Jenni increasingly noticed many carers in their practices reported that their health and social needs were not being met.
Pooling resources improves access, recruitment and training
This paper looks at how providers need to adjust to work effectively with neighbourhood health models.
CHWW Programme Manager Marcus McAlister travelled to Brazil to see the model that inspired the UK’s CHWW Programme firsthand. Here, he shares what he found.
In this episode of the NAPC podcast, Andy Brooks speaks with Anna Darling, Clinical Director at Purbeck PCN, about leading an integrated neighbourhood team in a rural coastal community.
Community Health and Wellbeing Worker, Adeye Kesete, reflects on learning from CHWW practice in Duque de Caxias.
