UK Training Industry Press Releases

The Lean Healthcare Academy, leaders in the field of training, implementation and sustaining improvement activities across the whole health economy, hosted its annual Exhibition and Awards at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

Attended by over 150 healthcare professionals from across the country, the event showcased the advancements in Lean made by both the academies members and independent organisations.

Wendy Gauntley, manager of the Lean Healthcare Academy, part of online training pioneer Virtual College, based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, said: "I am extraordinarily proud of our members and the many independent trusts present who have made huge strides towards the goal of a Lean NHS. Everyone here today can take away the knowledge shared by their peers and a renewed passion for continuous improvement within their organisations."

The awards handed out by the Lean Healthcare Academy attracted in excess of 100 applications,  each one showing how an organisation or team had implemented Lean to create time and cost savings, re-design pathways, improve the patient experience and, in many cases, save lives.