|The Brief
Netsite were commissioned by NHS South East Coast to provide a vibrant, innovative, collaborative online network , virtual platform to support the Commissioning Development Programme for NHS members across the Region .
The key requirements of The Learning Network :-
- Secure Access. Members must register to use the site, and there are different user levels depending on job role and different criteria.
- Ease of Use. The platform is intuitive and easy to use, navigate, find information and people.
- Social Network tools. The Learning Network enables members to create dynamic profiles, invite others into their network, share information, views and experiences, set up forums and groups, with ease.
- Learning Centre with signposting, information and news. Members can upload and view video content, news, podcasts and webcasts securely.
- Web seminar and conferencing functionality .
- Support Development Directory, populated with course, providers, costs etc.
Our Solution
The Learning Network was built using 'Collabor8tor Community', developed by ourselves. The Collabor8tor platform is scalable, flexible and includes all the elements and modules required to build a dynamic, vibrant on-line network for any organisation.
The site is a collaborative software enabled website, providing a platform for shared learning and experiences for members to engage with health professionals , Local Authorities, PCT Clusters in Kent, Sussex and Surrey , and Commissioning Consortia.
"The learning network is a brilliant resource that will really help us to deliver on our priorities over the coming year. It will also help us to engage with colleagues from a wide range of roles and locations in an innovative way."
Julia Ross,
Programme Director Commissioning Development, NHS South East Coast
Why Collabor8tor ?
Netsite has previously completed successful NHS projects using Collabor8tor, including the Clinical Network for West Kent NHS and the Healthy Passport Club.
Emma Cain, Community Involvement Manager for NHS West Kent, explained:
"The idea behind the website was to use social media to help people collaborate and communicate their way to a healthier lifestyle. It is a ground-breaking project that uses social media and social media applications. From the outside, the site looks simple to use but aspects like the passports, which are unique to each person who registers, were complex to develop.
The look and feel of the site was also important and the design needed to be fun and engaging, while complementing the national Change4Life programme.
We are delighted with the result."
