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Find out what is going on in the world of These Hands Academy. As well as our latest thoughts and news, we have a selection of case studies from the NHS, Social Care & Care Homes showing how we are helping people just like you.
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These Hands Academy Wins Overall Award at International Conference for Integrated Care 2026
I was completely blindsided at the gala dinner for the International Conference for Integrated Care (ICIC) 2026 at the ICC in Birmingham earlier this week. I had believed my invitation was simply to join a table for the launch of the new IFIC England hub. Instead, I was called to the stage and presented with the award for Overall Conference Winner in recognition of our work on Connecting Care through the Connected Care Programme. This recognition, on an international stage, m
Tara Marshall
Apr 172 min read


From Shelf to System Impact: What This Award Really Represents - itech 2026
Coming home from the TSA 2026 conference with an award recognising our work is something we’re incredibly proud of, and to have it presented by Tanni Grey Thompson elevated it even higher. The Connected Care Programme has been a significant journey, not just in scale, but in what it represents for how health and care systems can truly work with a shared ambition. What makes this recognition so meaningful is the transformation behind it to recognise deterioration, communicate
Tara Marshall
Mar 182 min read


ITEC 2026
Super proud to announce that These Hands Academy is being recognised as a leader for implementing tech-enabled care solutions, enabling people to remain in their own homes because of early decision-making. Their programme has demonstrated sustained impact across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, delivering measurable system savings. The initiative is now entering its third year. Crucially, Connected Care aligns closely with the ambitions of the Neighbourhood Health Servi
Tara Marshall
Feb 191 min read


A Night to Remember: Celebrating Our Success at the LGC Awards
Earlier in the week, we had the honour of attending the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards , one of the most prestigious...
Tara Marshall
Jun 14, 20254 min read


LGC awards
These Hands Academy has been shortlisted in the Health and Social Care category at the 2025 LGC Awards. Following yet another record...
Tara Marshall
Feb 22, 20252 min read


We only went and won one!
RECOGNISING SAFETY, CULTURE AND EXPERIENCE IN PATIENT CARE LLR ICS WITH THESE HANDS ACADEMY RECEIVES HIGH COMMENDATION AT THE 2024 HSJ...
Tara Marshall
Sep 17, 20243 min read


Patient Safety Awards 2024
On the eve of the HSJ Patient Safety Awards, we're heading to Manchester with Chris, his mother, Rutland House Community Trust...
Tara Marshall
Sep 15, 20241 min read


The LeDeR Programme
The LeDeR programme, funded by NHS England and NHS Improvement, was established in 2017 to improve healthcare for people with a learning...
Tara Marshall
Jun 29, 20242 min read


LLR nominated or further HSJ awards
We are very proud to be recognised for our work in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and be given the opportunity to invite others to...
Tara Marshall
Jun 22, 20241 min read
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