Midlands Decision Support Network

The MDSN brought together intelligence functions from across the region to share great practice, exchange knowledge and collaborate.

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What hospital activity could be done differently?

This MAN Huddle (22 Jan, 11–12) explores new national analysis on potentially mitigable hospital activity - and how it can inform the shift from hospital to community.

Normal Teams or join via: https://t.co/lTozNBSBYk

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8/1/26 11–12 ⏰
From hospital to community: shifting care or swimming uphill?
MAN Huddle with Fraser Battye on why care closer to home remains so hard - and where analysis matters.
Join us! Normal teams or https://t.co/5dxatU7HZY
#MidlandsAnalystNetwork #CommunityCare

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📊 What does the Federated Data Platform really mean for analysts?

Join Matt Oakes at our MAN Huddle (Thurs 11 Dec, 11–12) for an analyst’s perspective on the FDP - what it is, how it’s being used, and why it matters.

Free! https://t.co/cso5jSMPq0 OR normal Teams link

#FDP

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Join our MAN Huddle 27/11/2025 at 11am
The Networked Data Lab - What can linked data tell us about the elective care waiting list?
Tom Prendergast @HealthFdn and Anna Palczewska & Josh Elvidge-Murgatroyd, West Yorkshire ICB

@Strategy_Unit
https://t.co/aA8jZ3Ybi9

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📈 How do NHS waiting times shape private care choices?
Join Steven Wyatt (Strategy Unit) at this week’s MAN Huddle (Thurs 13 Nov, 11–12)
Insights from the National Joint Registry.
🎟️ Free to join: https://t.co/H7hpwgZTHI

#NHS #Analytics #HealthPolicy #ElectiveCare

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Join our MAN Huddle 30/10/2025 at 11am
National Competency Framework 2 Years on. Where are the adopters now?
@SarahBlundell11 Data & Analytical Development,
Andy Lavelle Analytical Professionalisation NHSE
@Strategy_Unit
@apha_analysts
@AnalystX_
@wmadass
https://t.co/D0wxx8CfhN

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📊Where are the adopters now?
Join this week’s Midlands Analyst Network Huddle (Thurs 30 Oct, 11–12)
with Sarah Blundell & Andy Lavelle (NHSE)
on the National Competency Framework – 2 Years On
Free to join ⬇️ https://t.co/rEomHgoF7W
#DataProfessionals #NHSE #SarahBlundell

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Join our MAN Huddle 16/10/2025 at 11am
The Accidental Project Manager
With Jo Stanford, @jo_stanford_pm, Healthcare Project and Change Association
The key role of analysts in delivering successful change

@Strategy_Unit
@apha_analysts
@AnalystX_
@wmadass
https://t.co/D0wxx8BHsf

[Midlands Decision Support Network @MidlandsDSN]

Join our MAN Huddle 02/10/2025 at 11am
Heaviness past, heaviness present and heaviness future: measuring, describing & finding solutions to exit block in hospitals
With Neil Pettinger (Kurtosis) @kurtstat

@Strategy_Unit
@apha_analysts
@AnalystX_
@wmadass
https://t.co/D0wxx8CfhN

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Join our MAN Huddle today 18/09/2025 at 11am
Topic: 'I wish I was macho instead of just deep'
With Marc Farr - Chief Analytical Officer @EKHUFT
Thoughts on the role of the analytical leader

@Strategy_Unit
@NHSmidslancs
@apha_analysts
@AnalystX_
@wmadass
https://t.co/D0wxx8BHsf

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💡 “I wish I was macho instead of just deep.” Join our huddle: 18 Sept (11–12) with Marc Farr on #AnalyticalLeadership in today’s NHS One of the most engaging speakers on data + leadership in health & care 🔗 Normal Teams link or register: https://t.co/zwtmQOUEfp

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📊 From complexity to clarity: I' charts make SPC easier + more powerful!
Join us 7 Aug, 11:00, at the MAN Huddle with Jacob Anhøj
Learn how I' charts can simplify SPC and why they could replace other charts!
Normal Teams link or register here: https://t.co/8CC2JHhP2o

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🧠 How do you spot high-quality analysis? For analysts and non-analysts!
Join our next MAN Huddle on 24 July, 11–12 with Fraser Battye (Strategy Unit) & Danielle Jefferies (The King’s Fund)
🔗 Normal Teams link or Register: https://t.co/WE0uiZ6PAb
@TheKingsFund @strategy_unit

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Join our MAN Huddle today 10/07/25 at 11am
Topic: Understanding the costs and benefits of interventions in cervical cancer
With @Liscummins @economics_unit

@Strategy_Unit
@NHSmidslancs
@apha_analysts
@AnalystX_
@wmadass
https://t.co/D0wxx8BHsf

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Join our MAN Huddle today 26/06/25 at 11am
Topic: Humans, AI and the Importance of Data Literacy
With Dan Isaac, Data Literacy Lead @UniofExeter
For a fresh perspective on AI, humans and data

@Strategy_Unit
@NHSmidslancs
@apha_analysts
@AnalystX_
@wmadass
https://t.co/D0wxx8BHsf

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AI is everywhere—but what about the humans using it & the data it relies on?
Analyst or not, join the next Midlands Analyst Network Huddle on 26 June, 11–12 (online) with Dan Isaac 💡
🔗 https://t.co/yEKmzYEEcP
#DataLiteracy #AI #NHS #the_strategy_unit #Apha_analysts #Analystx

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Join our MAN Huddle today 12/06/25 at 11am
Reshaping the pattern of care - Sizing and exploring the left shift challenge
With Jen Wood @Strategy_Unit
Presenting findings from modelling work and policy review
@NHSmidslancs
@apha_analysts
@AnalystX_
@wmadass
https://t.co/D0wxx8CfhN

[Midlands Decision Support Network @MidlandsDSN]

Join our MAN Huddle today 29/05/25 at 11am
How we are using data in @NHS_LLR, to drive transformation of urgent and emergency care services

With Janine Dellar and George MacDonald

@Strategy_Unit
@NHSmidslancs
@apha_analysts
@AnalystX_
@wmadass

https://t.co/D0wxx8CfhN

[Midlands Decision Support Network @MidlandsDSN]

Join our MAN Huddle today 15/05/25 at 11am
An introduction to problem structuring with Steven Wyatt @Strategy_Unit
Introducing the concept of problem structuring, an essential skill for healthcare analysts

@NHSmidslancs
@apha_analysts
@AnalystX_
@wmadass
https://t.co/D0wxx8CfhN

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Join our MAN Huddle TMRW 15/5 at 11am for ‘Introduction to problem structuring’ with Steven Wyatt. Useful for everyone, essential for analysts to increase the impact of analysis on service improvements.
All welcome https://t.co/lE7aJYMI9B
@NHSmidslancs
@apha_analysts
@AnalystX_