Midlands Decision Support Network

What hospital activity could be done differently? This MAN Huddle (22 Jan, 11–12) explores new national analysis on potentially mitigable hospital activity - and how it can inform the shift from hospital to community. Normal Teams or join via: eventbrite.co.uk/e/198086318811…

8/1/26 11–12 ⏰ From hospital to community: shifting care or swimming uphill? MAN Huddle with Fraser Battye on why care closer to home remains so hard - and where analysis matters. Join us! Normal teams or eventbrite.co.uk/e/197997792928… #MidlandsAnalystNetwork #CommunityCare

📊 What does the Federated Data Platform really mean for analysts? Join Matt Oakes at our MAN Huddle (Thurs 11 Dec, 11–12) for an analyst’s perspective on the FDP - what it is, how it’s being used, and why it matters. Free! eventbrite.co.uk/e/197726548729… OR normal Teams link #FDP

Join our MAN Huddle 27/11/2025 at 11am The Networked Data Lab - What can linked data tell us about the elective care waiting list? Tom Prendergast @HealthFdn and Anna Palczewska & Josh Elvidge-Murgatroyd, West Yorkshire ICB @Strategy_Unit tinyurl.com/mr2jffxc

📈 How do NHS waiting times shape private care choices? Join Steven Wyatt (Strategy Unit) at this week’s MAN Huddle (Thurs 13 Nov, 11–12) Insights from the National Joint Registry. 🎟️ Free to join: bit.ly/4nTEhb9 #NHS #Analytics #HealthPolicy #ElectiveCare

Join our MAN Huddle 30/10/2025 at 11am National Competency Framework 2 Years on. Where are the adopters now? @SarahBlundell11 Data & Analytical Development, Andy Lavelle Analytical Professionalisation NHSE @Strategy_Unit @apha_analysts @AnalystX_ @wmadass strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications/m…

📊Where are the adopters now? Join this week’s Midlands Analyst Network Huddle (Thurs 30 Oct, 11–12) with Sarah Blundell & Andy Lavelle (NHSE) on the National Competency Framework – 2 Years On Free to join ⬇️ bit.ly/47vF3F4 #DataProfessionals #NHSE #SarahBlundell

Join our MAN Huddle 16/10/2025 at 11am The Accidental Project Manager With Jo Stanford, @jo_stanford_pm, Healthcare Project and Change Association The key role of analysts in delivering successful change @Strategy_Unit @apha_analysts @AnalystX_ @wmadass strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications/m…

Join our MAN Huddle 02/10/2025 at 11am Heaviness past, heaviness present and heaviness future: measuring, describing & finding solutions to exit block in hospitals With Neil Pettinger (Kurtosis) @kurtstat @Strategy_Unit @apha_analysts @AnalystX_ @wmadass strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications/m…

Join our MAN Huddle today 18/09/2025 at 11am Topic: 'I wish I was macho instead of just deep' With Marc Farr - Chief Analytical Officer @EKHUFT Thoughts on the role of the analytical leader @Strategy_Unit @NHSmidslancs @apha_analysts @AnalystX_ @wmadass strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications/m…

💡 “I wish I was macho instead of just deep.” Join our huddle: 18 Sept (11–12) with Marc Farr on #AnalyticalLeadership in today’s NHS One of the most engaging speakers on data + leadership in health & care 🔗 Normal Teams link or register: bit.ly/4meLZLV

📊 From complexity to clarity: I' charts make SPC easier + more powerful! Join us 7 Aug, 11:00, at the MAN Huddle with Jacob Anhøj Learn how I' charts can simplify SPC and why they could replace other charts! Normal Teams link or register here: bit.ly/45EjzWw

🧠 How do you spot high-quality analysis? For analysts and non-analysts! Join our next MAN Huddle on 24 July, 11–12 with Fraser Battye (Strategy Unit) & Danielle Jefferies (The King’s Fund) 🔗 Normal Teams link or Register: bit.ly/4o2SN1p @TheKingsFund @strategy_unit

Join our MAN Huddle today 10/07/25 at 11am Topic: Understanding the costs and benefits of interventions in cervical cancer With @Liscummins @economics_unit @Strategy_Unit @NHSmidslancs @apha_analysts @AnalystX_ @wmadass strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications/m…

Join our MAN Huddle today 26/06/25 at 11am Topic: Humans, AI and the Importance of Data Literacy With Dan Isaac, Data Literacy Lead @UniofExeter For a fresh perspective on AI, humans and data @Strategy_Unit @NHSmidslancs @apha_analysts @AnalystX_ @wmadass strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications/m…

AI is everywhere—but what about the humans using it & the data it relies on? Analyst or not, join the next Midlands Analyst Network Huddle on 26 June, 11–12 (online) with Dan Isaac 💡 🔗 bit.ly/448y3fr #DataLiteracy #AI #NHS #the_strategy_unit #Apha_analysts #Analystx

Join our MAN Huddle today 12/06/25 at 11am Reshaping the pattern of care - Sizing and exploring the left shift challenge With Jen Wood @Strategy_Unit Presenting findings from modelling work and policy review @NHSmidslancs @apha_analysts @AnalystX_ @wmadass strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications/m…

Join our MAN Huddle today 29/05/25 at 11am How we are using data in @NHS_LLR, to drive transformation of urgent and emergency care services With Janine Dellar and George MacDonald @Strategy_Unit @NHSmidslancs @apha_analysts @AnalystX_ @wmadass strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications/m…

Join our MAN Huddle today 15/05/25 at 11am An introduction to problem structuring with Steven Wyatt @Strategy_Unit Introducing the concept of problem structuring, an essential skill for healthcare analysts @NHSmidslancs @apha_analysts @AnalystX_ @wmadass strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/publications/m…

Join our MAN Huddle TMRW 15/5 at 11am for ‘Introduction to problem structuring’ with Steven Wyatt. Useful for everyone, essential for analysts to increase the impact of analysis on service improvements. All welcome bit.ly/3YvEoyC @NHSmidslancs @apha_analysts @AnalystX_