CHAIN CHAIN stands for Contact, Help, Advice and Information Network. It is an online network for people working in health and social care. The network is multi-professional and cross organisational, so is useful for those who wish to broaden their perspectives on healthcare issues.
The Online Cancer Education Forum Educational resource for physical and occupational therapists in managing cancer-related pain. Critical and reflective approach to exploring own clinical practice.
Social Media. Social Media is increasingly used to support communication and professional development. It is an innovative and flexible way to reflect and share experiences with colleagues and give new insights into how they could improve their own practice.
Managed Knowledge Networks
These are extended, national groups of health and social care staff who need to access, share and apply knowledge in a common area of interest. They link communities of healthcare staff and partners in other sectors. You can access these through the Knowledge Network (log in required)
There are a number of MKNs here are some examples:
Communities of Practice
A community of practice is a group of people with a common sense of purpose who agree to work together to share information, build knowledge, develop expertise and solve problems. Communities of practice are cultivated and nurtured rather than directly managed. The Knowledge Network hosts a wide range of communities of practice and you can search for one that is relevant to you. The communities include:
