Information for newly appointed chief people officers, North West CPO Network
We would like to take this opportunity to extend a very warm welcome to the region and in particular to our North West network.
Our regional network is an established and well-respected peer-led forum that provides access to learning and sharing of good practice, peer networking, collaborating and creating opportunities to influence national policy and thinking. We hope that you will become an active member in our network.
This web page will be useful in helping to familiarise yourself with the support that NHS Employers alongside your regional network can give you. We have included information about the co-chairs of the network, the key priorities that the North West network are currently focusing on, as well as other useful links and contacts.
The network is organised and coordinated by NHS Employers via the national engagement service team.
If you have any outstanding questions, please do contact us and we will be very happy to help.
North West CPO network
The network currently meets monthly virtually and quarterly in person. It is one of the key forums to connect with CPO colleagues. It provides access to learning and sharing of good practice and creates opportunities to influence national policy and thinking. We hope you will become an active member in our network.
Joint North West CPO network co-chairs
- Alison Balson, Chief People Officer, University Hospitals of Morecombe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
- Neil Pease, Chief People Officer, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Network priorities
The network priorities for the North West strategic CPO network include:
- the future of HR and OD programme
- equality and diversity
- NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
Organisations in the North West region
Regional social partnership forums (SPFs)
NES supports and facilitates the regional HRD networks and SPFs across the country.
The North West (NW) partnership was set up by employers, trade unions, and NHS Employers’ north engagement team.
The network meets bi-monthly
- Mike Gibney, Chief People Officer, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Amy Barringer, Regional Organiser, UNISON
Regional SPF priorities
- Workforce planning and the role of organisations as anchors.
- Staff health and wellbeing to include a focus on: flexible working, anti-racism and disability.
- Work towards attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse NHS workforce.
