We help health and care deliver projects and change

From Humble Beginnings to Transformative Change 

For members who journeyed with us since our initial days as the voluntary collaborative, NHS Project Futures, and those just joining the Healthcare Project and Change Association (HPCA), we extend a warm welcome to join us on this purpose. 

“We help health and care deliver projects and change to improve services for all.” 

From navigating through our transformative journey to being shortlisted for an APM award, we are constantly evolving, ensuring we’re always at the forefront of pioneering professional developments essential to support the delivery of innovations in patient care. 

Key Milestones: 

• A collaborative of 10 NHS organisations began a community of practice in 2017. 
• A unanimous decision to develop the project and change profession at the 2019 conference. 
• A collaborative vision for the profession developed by the Regional Network Leads in 2020, modelled in Lego. 
• Successful delivery of valuable professional resources and frameworks remotely, showcasing the resilience and dedication of community collaborative working during challenging times. 
• Shortlisted for an APM Award for ‘Contribution to the Profession’ in 2021  
• The HPCA starts its journey to become a sustainable professional association charity in 2022. 
• The first HPCA Conference is being held in London, October 2023. 
• The HPCA application to the Charities Commission is to be submitted November 2023.
   

Embedding Sustainability in Project and Change Management 

Focusing on a fundamental Vision: to future-proof the profession and support continuous innovation and improvement in the NHS and Social Care, our strategy embraced the professional association charity model that the Finance, HR and Commercial professions had successfully developed.  

Our aspiration: to generate a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experiences vital for the sustainability and innovation of the NHS and the social care sector to ensure improved services for future generations of patients. 

Together, We Shape the Future 

We believe in the collective impact of community collaboration, and invite you to be the changemakers, ensuring the NHS and social care sector remains a beacon for patient-focused services, through meaningful careers in project and change management.  

Here’s how you can join the collaborative and be part of the legacy: 

Join and Engage: 

• Be a Part of the Community Networks: Engage in our network events and become an active member of our vibrant community. 
• Knowledge Sharing: Collaborate and share your invaluable knowledge with colleagues, enhancing our collective expertise for the good of all. 
• Advocacy: Promote standards, training, and career opportunities within your organisation, making it an appealing sector for future professionals and to retain talent. 

Let Your Voice Be Heard: Your insights are pivotal. Share with us your needs and ideas on how we can elevate your professional development and assist your organisation in delivering successful projects and change initiatives. [feedback form in HS] 

Support Our Mission 

As a charity, our driving force is the unwavering support and contributions from individuals and organisations. Through our Organisational Membership, Annual Conference, and various learning and training events, we strive to continuously improve our offer through, training, resources, services, and advocacy, uniquely tailored for our profession in this sector. 

If your organisation doesn’t have HPCA membership contact us HERE to start the journey! 

We Believe in a Collective Future Together, through the HPCA, we can sculpt a future that ensures a legacy for generations of patients to come, ensuring we have the people with the skills to carry the baton for the future of the project and change profession in the NHS and social care. With you, we can make it a success!