1. How do I apply for this programme?

In the first instance, speak to your line manager and let them know you are interested in applying for this programme and share this information. Following this, book some time in to complete the application form and we will send a confirmation of receipt. Check that you can attend all the learning components assigned to this programme and save the dates in your calendar.

2. Who can apply for this programme?

This training is open to all our health, social care, emergency services and charities colleagues across Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICS.

3. I am interested in applying but do not meet the criteria. What do I do?

Please contact us at hwicb.icsacademy@nhs.net

4. What do I do if my line manager is not keen to participate on this programme?    

We recommend you spend some time together to explore reasons why. We are happy to have a conversation with your line manager to give them more information about the programme if needed. We need to ensure that you have the support required in your place of work from your line manager and leaders as an active bystander.

5. How do I find out if I have a place on the programme?   

We will contact you to acknowledge receipt of your application form and let you know if you have a place on the programme.

6. What is expected of me on this programme?

You will be expected to attend the full day face to face training.

Complete the self-directed learning component of the programme using the ABP workbook

Attend all the action learning sets and be an active participant.

Work collaboratively with your line manager including participants on the programme.

Participate in any evaluation/impact activities to capture the learning from the programme.

7. Where will workshops take place and how long for?

The face to face workshops will be held in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. You will also attend a number of virtual, 90 minute, action learning set. There is a self-directed learning component with the ABP workbook which may take approximately 2.5 hours a week over 6 months.

We will provide you with details of venues and Teams web links for the action learning sets, nearer the time.

8. How will active Bystanders be supported?

We have engaged senior leaders across our Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICS and will continue to engage leaders and line managers of active bystanders to ensure that they are supported within their own work environments.

We will provide an opportunity for peer support and ongoing learning through the action learning sets for active bystanders and will support the creation of a community of practice with coffee catch ups and celebration events. As part of the ABP, you may experience new issues which would be helpful to explore in a coaching relationship, which the team will signpost you to.

Any further support required for individual active bystanders will be signposted by us through established national and local health and wellbeing support routes if required.