Shuri meets Shuri
The magic of our 5th anniversary year continues – our members were invited to an exclusive event at Madame Tussaud’s in London to meet the ultimate superhero, Shuri. Can you spot who is real and who is not?
Our 5th Birthday Celebrations at the House of Commons, 4 June 2024
4000 members, 85 Fellows, 20 podcasts, over 100 bursaries and we are just getting started! We celebrated our 5th Anniversary at Westminster with our members, team and allies. The Network has changed lives, challenged racism and discrimination, created a new generation of digital leaders and champions and is helping to improve patient safety and outcomes. Help us to continue to grow and support health and care systems build capability, capacity and expertise in health technology. Thank you to Intersystems who sponsored the event.
BMJ Future Health Conference, November 2024
Nursing Times Article:
Revealed: The current picture of digital nursing leadership
The Nursing Times have published an article in October 2024 which explores the evolution of how the NHS has become more digitalised over recent years. The article showcases the success of the Shuri Digital Fellowship and how the fellowship is helping to diversify the digital space in the NHS. The article features Shera Chok and Sarah Amani, Founders of the Shuri Network and our very own Shuri Digital Fellowship Alumni Salu Sreedevi and Mariam Patel! You can read the full article here: Revealed: the current picture of digital nursing leadership | Nursing Times
BAME Health & Care Awards, September 2024
Jon Hoeksma, Chief Executive of Digital Health, has won ‘Ally of the Year’ at the National B.A.M.E Health & Care Awards 2024! The judges explained that Hoeksma was nominated for promoting women of colour in tech and publicly denouncing racist behaviour. Shera Chok, Founder and Chair of the Shuri Network nominated Jon for the award as Jon and the Digital Health team have been brilliant allies of the Shuri Network since our launch in 2019.
Shuri Fellows win Zenith Global Health Awards 2024!
Our fantastic Fellows Roda Luz Trinidad, Hellena Habte-Asres, Mariam Patel, Salu Sreedevi, Adjoa Nsiah-Jennings and Joyce Omatseye won Zenith Global Health Awards in September 2024 ! The Awards recognize thought-leading healthcare professionals across the world and celebrate excellence and innovation in healthcare. Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists. Thank you to the President of the Awards, Mary Akangbe, who tirelessly champions safety, innovation and equity.
Shuri members named as CCIO and Rising Star of the Year
At the Digital Health Awards in July our members Ramandeep Kaur won CCIO of the Year and Tosin Akinlabi won Rising Star of the Year. Tosin is an alumni of our Digital Fellowship programme and also published a book on Digital Nursing this year and Ramandeep received a Shuri Bursary a few years ago to support her career development. The awards aim to shine a light on the best and brightest digital leaders shaping the future of healthcare within the NHS celebrating innovation, dedication, and excellence.
Shadowing Day with the NHS England Digital Partnering Team
Some of our wonderful alumni members took part in a shadowing day with the NHS England Digital Partnering Team. Elohor Uwadiogbu (Clinical Research Nurse) and Dian Bates (Diabetes/Obesity/PMA) have shared their reflections with us.
The opportunity to shadow the Digital Partnering team was both inspiring and impactful, thanks to their willingness to share their expertise and enlighten us about their individual roles. Specifically, I gained an understanding of their processes and delivery models, including how they support frontline staff in utilizing various digital solutions as well as acting as an interface between NHSE and staff members.
During the session, the team engaged in extensive knowledge sharing about areas such as their transformation journey, the change management toolkit, and the tools they utilize to manage and facilitate change within and outside the organization. This not only showcased their technical proficiency but also demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation in a dynamic environment.
Overall, this shadowing experience has significantly increased my knowledge of various digital systems, such as ED streaming and redirection, and how they can improve outcomes for service users. Additionally, my perspective on digital service delivery in the healthcare sector was influenced, highlighting the importance of effective communication and support systems for frontline staff, which are paramount for the overall success of healthcare initiatives.Elohor Uwadiogbu, Shuri Alumni
The shadowing session was an enlightening experience that provided valuable insights and showcased your exemplary leadership. The supportive attitude of the NHS digital team was incredibly reassuring and inspiring.
The networking opportunity at the end was much appreciated, allowing us to connect with your wonderful team and learn about their impactful work. The session was highly informative, offering a deeper understanding of your processes, delivery models, and the tools used to support frontline staff and manage change.
This experience has significantly enhanced my knowledge of digital systems, such as ED streaming and redirection. It also underscored the importance of effective communication and support systems for the success of healthcare initiatives. Your dedication and the chance to engage with your team were highlights of the day. This shadowing day was immensely beneficial, broadening my perspective on digital service delivery in healthcare.Dian Bates, Shuri Alumni
Joint statement from The Shuri Network and Digital Health
Reported racist remarks said to have been made by Frank Hester, CEO of health software company TPP, inciting violence against the UK’s longest serving black MP Diane Abbott have resulted in widespread condemnation. A Guardian report on Monday, 11 March, reported Hester making the comments at a 2019 TPP company meeting. The Shuri Network and Digital Health issued a joint statement on the 12th of March: “Frank’s reported comments are misogynistic, racist and unacceptable. They also shine a light on the bigger questions we as the NHS and an informatics community need to address: where do we draw the line on working with organisations? And what action can we collectively do to stop this and enable positive change?
“These remarks stand in stark contrast to the values we champion: diversity, inclusion, and respect within the digital health sector. We are committed to not only addressing these issues head-on but also to fostering a culture where such views are openly challenged and corrected. In light of this, we are clling upon our community at Rewired 2024 to join us to develop actionable steps toward a more inclusive environment.
“We have a joint responsibility, at all levels of the NHS – national leaders to those working within healthcare settings – to speak out and challenge views that have no place in our industry. We urge delegates at Rewired over the next two days and those not attending, to use this opportunity to come together as a community to debate and agree what should happen next. Together, we can turn this moment into a catalyst for real and lasting progress.”
The British Medical Journal published an article by our Chair, Dr Shera Chok on racism and misogyny in digital health in March 2024.