Barnet Included in £6.2m Child Health Innovation Hub
The SPROCKET hub, led by UCL, aims to improve support for children with complex health needs across North Central London.
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A significant innovation hub, SPROCKET, has commenced operations in Islington with a £6.2 million investment. This initiative is spearheaded by University College London (UCL) and is dedicated to enhancing the support systems for children facing complex health challenges, particularly during critical life changes. The hub's focus extends across North Central London, encompassing services within Barnet.
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SPROCKET, an acronym for Systems and Process Redesign and Optimisation at Childhood Key Events and Transitions, will examine how various sectors, including health, education, social care, housing, and transport, interact or fail to meet the needs of children. This is especially pertinent during significant junctures such as commencing school or transitioning back home after a hospital stay. The project's foundation is built on the experiences of over 60 families who contributed to its design through prior research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
The hub officially launched on 2 July at London Scottish House. The event brought together families, young individuals, healthcare professionals, researchers, and representatives from local government and charitable organisations. Discussions at the launch highlighted the importance of equitable access to services, with one participant, a special school governor, noting the difficulties in navigating pathways between educational and health services and expressing optimism about SPROCKET's work.
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The SPROCKET initiative involves a broad range of partners. These include organisations from Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington, alongside the North Central London Integrated Care Board, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and UCL Partners. The project is financed through a collaboration between the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and NIHR. It is scheduled to operate for the next four and a half years.
Over the coming five years, SPROCKET intends to develop and trial up to five practical innovations. These developments will be informed by detailed system mapping and active engagement with children, young people, families, charities, and service providers. Further information is available on the UCL website.
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