Posted on: 23 February 2026
In Wakefield, a new digital learning platform is changing how health and care staff build skills, support each other and stay well at work.
Backed by funding from Healthy Working Life, the free e-Learning portal offers flexible, on-demand training for staff and volunteers across the district. It was developed by Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership and Conexus Healthcare to create a single, accessible resource for organisations of all sizes.
John Lemm, Programme Manager - System Workforce Office, says:
“We wanted to remove gaps in knowledge and make learning accessible to everyone, whether you work in a large NHS service or a small community organisation. It had to be flexible, practical and easy to use.”
The new portal brings together more than 40 flexible, on-demand courses covering leadership, inclusive workplaces and personal development.
Healthy Working Life funding enabled the development of targeted modules covering working carers, new and expectant parents, neurodiversity and menopause, equipping line managers to lead with empathy and confidence
Ben Pilmer, Training and Consultancy Operational Manager from Conexus Healthcare Wakefield, says:
“Healthy Working Life funding has been a catalyst for significant improvements to our learning offer. It has enabled us to enhance, expand and curate our content library, ensuring it is better aligned with the needs of learners managing their own wellbeing and managers supporting their teams.”
Terri Hazelgrave, System Lead for Workforce Supply, explains:
“We’ve built learning pathways that help leaders communicate more effectively, build trust and create stronger teams.”
Healthy Working Life is a joint programme from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, focused on helping people stay healthy, well and in work. See our case study pages for more information.