Northamptonshire ICB joins the Northamptonshire Anchor Institutions Network | Primary care latest updates

Tuesday 27 June 2023 saw the official launch of the Northamptonshire Anchor Institutions Network, bringing together organisations who have a significant impact in the county to work together to address important social and economic inequalities to make Northamptonshire a great place for people to live, work and visit.  

It is only by working together with shared commitment and priorities, that we can achieve a great impact which has been endorsed by anchor institutions network members at Yesterday’s official launch event and commitment of pledges. The Network will work together to seek best practice, measure impact, hold each other to account and actively commit to the following:

• Empowering the next generation
• Employment opportunities
• Social value gained from local investment
• Enhancing sustainability

This is an exciting step forward for Northamptonshire, bringing together public and private sector organisations in a new way of working towards one shared goal. Together, the Network will work towards improving the wellbeing and create strong, safe, resilient, and inclusive communities for our residents.

Dr Jamie Green (Northamptonshire IBC Anchor Institutions representative) said:

"Being part of the Northamptonshire Anchor Institutions Network, will allow for increased collaboration across our country for the benefit of our population. It builds on existing relationships as well as provides opportunities for new partners and ideas. There is an exciting buzz about what we can achieve together, and the focus on empowering the next generation is already demonstrating collaborative opportunities, such as healthcare apprenticeships for young care leavers"

The Network will meet regularly in person to discuss and set out actions to address their agreed priorities, current members include: West Northamptonshire Council, North Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Children Trust, Northamptonshire Community Foundation, Northampton Hospital Group, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, St Andrews Healthcare, Police, Fire, Police Fire and Crime Commissioner, University of Northampton, Northampton College, Tresham College, Moulton College, Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire, NNBN, Barclays, Northamptonshire Chamber, Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Saints Foundation, Northampton Town Football Club Community Foundation.

As this Network progresses, we will share updates with you. For more information or if you are interested in joining please contact sadie.beishon@westnorthants.gov.uk.