HPCA Resources

This page is designed to provide you with links to the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to successfully manage projects and lead change.

  • With increasing demands on health and social care services, managing projects effectively and implementing change successfully can:

    • Improve patient outcomes and service efficiency.

    • Reduce waste and optimise resources.

    • Enhance teamwork and communication across organisations.

    • Support a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

    This page is designed to provide you with links to the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to successfully manage projects and lead change.


    • Definition – Association for Project Management

      Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives. These ‘products’ might be new technologies, services, policies or guidance.


      • Definition – Change Management Institute

        Change management represents a domain of principles and practices that enable stakeholders of change to adopt the mindsets, behaviours and capabilities required for that change to deliver full business value. It focuses on people.


        • This is designed for:

          • Healthcare and social care professionals looking to develop project and change management skills.

          • Team leaders and managers responsible for delivering service improvements.

          • Anyone involved in transformation projects within the NHS and related organisations.


          • H&W has partnered with the Healthcare Project and Change Association to provide a package of benefits to all staff across all ICS organisations.

            You can access the membership benefits by Subscribing to HPCA.

            The Membership Access Guide provides a step-by-step guide to accessing the range of benefits. Click on each step header to unlock the resources.


              • Build Core Skills: Complete these free self-paced online courses covering Getting Started in Projects and Change, and Introductory modules on Project, Change and Benefits management, and the Role of the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO)

              • Community Events & Webinars: Live sessions with sector and professional experts sharing best practices and real-world applications.

              • Masterclass: Watch on-demand recordings of key topics at any time.

              • Online Community: Connect and share information and resources with colleagues across the sector.

              • Regional Network: Join colleagues across the region to network, share ideas and collaborate

              • Resources Hub: Access best practice guidance, standards and frameworks. methodologies, toolkits and templates in the members Hub.

              • Specific Interest Groups: Join discussions, learn, share and collaborate in our EDI, Change Management, PMOs and Storytelling groups.

              • Training Discounts: Want to take your skills to the next level, access membership discounts for skills development cohorts in the ‘Essentials’ and specialist courses.


              • Explore the available courses and resources to enhance your project and change management skills. Subscribe to HPCA and access the resources straight away!


                Delivered in Partnership with the Healthcare Project and Change Association (HPCA)



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