Each year Connect Health organises a ‘Bee-Celebrated’ recognition event to say thank you to all colleagues for their contributions over the last 12 months. We are delighted that this year law firm Ward Hadaway is supporting this important milestone.
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Performance Healthcare and Connect Health working together
3 December 2019
Each year Connect Health organises a ‘Bee-Celebrated’ recognition event to say thank you to all colleagues for their contributions over the last 12 months. We are delighted that this year Performance Healthcare is supporting this important milestone.
NHS Patient Outcomes
Think Self Care for Life, Not Just for Christmas*
22 November 2019
Mini Mangat, Head of Patient Engagement, Connect Health reflects on the importance of self care week and how it affects her patient engagement role.
Connect news
Connect Health gives you the chance to learn and develop both personally and professionally – Deputy Head of Physiotherapy
4 September 2019
Andy Reilly, Deputy Head of Physiotherapy, North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust tells us how his years at Connect Health helped him to become a clinical leader
Connect news
We get ongoing training, and the support to make decisions to actively improve physiotherapy practices.
14 August 2019
Andrew Burns describes his fast-tracked journey from student, new graduate, ADP and now Senior Physiotherapist with Connect, and why he loves the variety
Connect news Occupational Health Stories
I chose to work at Connect as I felt I could progress quicker despite taking a backward step in responsibilities initially
30 July 2019
Paul Shawcross, Developing Consultant Physiotherapist, has a clinical interest in the management of musculoskeletal health in the workplace.
Connect news
How support from Connect is allowing me to develop my role and further my career in Women’s Health
5 July 2019
Kavita Chokshi, Specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapist, Brent Physiotherapy Service shares her experience of joining Connect from TUPE NHS.
Connect news
Research, more research, and real life?
25 June 2019
Graeme Wilkes, Medical Director of Connect Health, discusses the clinical outcomes data accumulated by Connect Health with the aim of improving the services for the people with the problems.
Connect news
How big conferences can change to make sure our future leaders aren’t excluded
23 May 2019
Andrew Walton, Executive Chair Connect Health, reflects on the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress held 10-13 May 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland
Connect news Occupational Health Stories
The Life of an Occupational Health Physiotherapy Team Lead
16 May 2019
Pauline Austin, Advanced Practice Physiotherapist and Team Lead writes about her experiences in Occupational Health Physiotherapy after working in the NHS for 13 years. In 2016, Pauline had the opportunity within Connect Health to take up the post of team lead for Occupational Health Physiotherapy (North).
Connect news
The 30-year itch – The evolving story of Connect Health and how my approach to MSK health has changed
20 April 2019
Two-part blog by Prof Andrew Walton, Executive Chair, Connect Health, reflecting on challenges and achievements over the last 30 years, in celebration of the organisation’s 30th anniversary year.
Connect news
Connect kickstarted my clinical career that had felt stifled for some time
15 April 2019
Neil Swift, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner and Lower Limb Subject Matter Expert discusses his career progression at Connect and his upcoming educational event.
Connect news
If not us, then who? If not now, then when?
28 March 2019
Martin Ongwen, Orthopaedic Manual Therapist and Movement Dysfunction Specialist, from Kenya, reflects on his impact at the #TheBigRs conference last year, the trip that followed and his latest thoughts
Clinical NHS
Cauda equina syndrome CES White Paper (February 2019)
22 February 2019
Connect Health’s Medical Director, Dr Graeme Wilkes explores current pathways in place relating to Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) and looks to develop a debate around clinical variation and the provision of MRI scans for potential CES patients.
Connect news
The Connect Health story – company overview
7 February 2019
See our new company overview which aims to bring Connect Health to life in one brochure, in terms of the services we provide, the patients we support, the people that work here and the importance of what we do.
Patient Outcomes
After suffering with leg pain for years, a referral to the gym transformed Peter’s life
7 February 2019
Peter Mellor, from North Kirklees, tells his story and his life-changing experience with Connect.
Careers
How Connect Health empowered me with the confidence and opportunities to grow
9 January 2019
The opportunities available allowed Kayleigh Bramley to develop and grow so that each day brings something new so that she “never gets the Sunday blues” I joined Connect in October 2012 as a Patient Care Advisor, progressing to a Team
Clinical
CAUSE of the CAUSE – Dr Graeme Wilkes
16 November 2018
Dr Graeme Wilkes shares his view on current healthcare provision and poses the question around current Biopsychosocial courses and practice in Physiotherapy / MSK practice – just a tick box exercise?
Careers
Filling the gap – A graduate development programme in the primary care MSK setting
18 October 2018
Ahead of this weekend’s CSP Physio UK Conference in Birmingham, Tammy Baird, Learning and Development Business Partner, looks forward to spreading the word about the implementation of Connect’s innovative Graduate Development Programme (GDP).
Careers Connect news
Adding direction and opportunity to physiotherapy career pathways at Connect Health
2 October 2018
Steve Nawoor, Consultant Physiotherapist at Connect Health discusses the detailed work undertaken to enhance career structures and develop the profession Since joining Connect Health in January 2018, one of the key projects to undertake and implement has been the introduction
NHS
Unlocking the productivity door – is increased funding the only solution?
6 August 2018
Following the recent report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies and The Health Foundation, Andrew Walton discusses how to tackle the NHS productivity challenge.
NHS Occupational Health Stories
Stop! Traffic Lights signal the best clinical outcomes at Connect
20 April 2018
Graeme Wilkes, Medical Director and Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine (SEM) talks about how Connect Health is closing the gap on clinical outcomes and evidence-based treatment.
NHS Patient Outcomes
Daniel’s Story
19 April 2018
I’m back on my feet after suffering knee pain, thanks to Connect “Kay and the company she works for are 100% professional. I can’t tell you how brilliant she was. I’d give her 10 out of 10 for everything.” I
Connect news
Bee-inspired leadership conference on international day of happiness
29 March 2018
Andrew Walton, Executive Chair, reflects on our leadership conference held on 20 March.
Occupational Health Stories
Pearson Engineering improve office wellbeing with Connect
5 March 2018
Pearson Engineering, specialists in defense and security engineering, enlisted Connect Health to assist in improving workplace ergonomics, increase employee knowledge and understanding of musculoskeletal conditions.
NHS Patient Outcomes
Reducing NHS waiting times with PhysioLine
6 February 2018
Rapid access to physiotherapy by telephone leads to early assessment and self-management and, when appropriate, treatment and begins a shift to greater empowerment.
NHS
Culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch and dinner
31 May 2017
Although it is intangible and sometimes difficult to measure and control, developing positive culture is key for organisations.