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We specialise in a broad range of bespoke and accredited individual and corporate development, training and educational services, aimed at both individuals and organisations. We have taken a different approach to most companies involved in training and development by incorporating creative and innovative styles and methodologies to suit our customers’ needs.

Dr Catherine Hannaway DProf. RN RM(ret.)RHV

Director, Global Health Consultant

Catherine has worked in ‘health systems leadership development’ and ‘quality improvement’ for over 25 years and has a well-earned reputation for designing and running creative and insightful programmes on leadership,  team-building, partnership working and quality improvement skills in the UK and globally across a wide spectrum of public and private sector organisations, in particular leading work for Durham University.

From May 2017, Catherine worked for the ‘All Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health’ with Lord Nigel Crisp and Baroness Mary Watkins, together with the World Health Organisation and the International Council of Nurses setting-up, launching (with their Patron, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge), and then as Acting Executive Campaign Director she got the 3 year global campaign 'Nursing Now' up and running across the world.  Following on from the Campaign, Catherine focussed on her particular interest of leadership development, working with young Nurses and Midwives in Northern Ireland and across the globe. She travelled extensively, invited to give inspiring presentations at international conferences and high-level policy meetings.

Catherine was commissioned by the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) to design and deliver a number of leadership programmes in Qatar, followed by the commissioned lead for the global report ‘Nurses for Health Equity, Tackling the Social Determinants of Health’(2021), working alongside Professor Sir Michael Marmot, Dr Billy Rosa and a team from Northern Ireland and Qatar.

Over many years, Catherine held senior roles in the NHS in England alongside various international roles.  She was a senior fellow at Durham University in the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health where she worked as National Programme Director for 10 years and led their work on ‘Health in All Policies’ globally, working as a consultant to the WHO Collaborating Centre. Catherine’s international work led her to be a Special Advisor to the World Health Organisation, delivering programmes across the world (from Uzbekistan to Suriname, Copenhagen, the Philippines, the Caribbean...and many more), as well as working on leadership development in several parts of Africa, India, Pakistan, Jamaica amongst others. She was a Visiting Lecturer at Maastricht University in the Netherlands and worked extensively with the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI), USA.

Catherine has Post Graduate qualifications in Health Care Commissioning and in Education, and also worked as a National Programme Director for the NHS Modernisation Agency. She contributed to the leadership teams for the set-up of many innovative NHS programmes, include, Health Promoting Hospitals, NHS Direct, NHS Walk-in Centres, NHS Collaboratives etc.

Catherine is an Executive Coach and Mentor, a qualified practitioner of a number of development tools, including MBTI, Belbin Team Roles, Blanchard Situational Leadership, NHS Leadership 360 Assessment amongst others. She is well known for running inspiring workshops and programmes on developing personal and team effectiveness nationally and internationally that are both enjoyable and enlightening. She is an Associate of the Northern Ireland Health & Social Care Leadership Centre.

She is an Honorary Member of the UK Faculty of Public Health in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public health systems leadership development over many years, a Fellow of the ‘Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland’ and an alumni member of the Windsor Leadership Trust.

We design, develop and deliver bespoke learning and support for individuals and their organisations. 

Catherine Hannaway Associates Ltd offers a wide range of participative workshops applicable to managers and staff alike, including: 

• Leadership Development, Managing Change, Developing High Performing Teams

• Developing Effective Health Systems

• Health in All Policies

• Executive Coaching and Mentoring

• Team-building and partnership working

• Health Equity

• A wide range of personal and organisational development and assessment tools, including 360 degree feedback, MBTI, Belbin Team Roles.  

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Professional Studies - Health Care Systems Leadership, Innovation and Quality Improvement

• Post Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management

• Post Graduate Certificate in Education

• Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Commissioning

• Registered General Nurse

• Registered Midwife

• Registered Health Visitor

• Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring

• Prince2 Project Management

• MBTI Accredited Practitioner

• NHS Leadership Qualities 360 Accredited Trainer

• PADI Advanced Diver

• RYA Day Skipper (competed in the ARC Transatlantic Race 2015)

• Ski Club of Great Britain - Silver Power/off Piste

Past and present clients include:

• Northern Ireland HSC Leadership Centre

• Northern Ireland Department of Health

• World Innovation Summit for Health (Qatar)

• Nursing Now Global Campaign - Burdett Trust for Nursing

• All Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health

• Health Education England, Global Engagement

• Tropical Health Education Trust (THET)

• Durham University

• Maastricht University

• Pan America Health Organisation

• World Health Organisation

• Public Health England

• NHS England

• CareUK

• Ministry of Defence

• Department of Health

• London Deanery

• NHS Health Scotland

• Charles Derby Group Financial Services

• Right Management Career Transition Partnership

• Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

• Middlesbrough Council

• North Tees NHS Foundation Trust

• NHS North of England

• NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement

....... and many, many more!

Dr Catherine Hannaway, Nursing Now Global Campaign, Project Manager and Acting Executive Global Director

The Nursing Now campaign aimed to raise the status and profile of nursing worldwide. Run in collaboration with the World Health Organization and International Council of Nurses, Nursing Now sought to empower nurses to take their place at the heart of tackling 21st Century health challenges.

The 3 year campaign was launched on 27th February 2018 by the Duchess of Cambridge in London; and Dr Tedros, the Director General of the WHO, and Princess Muna Al Hussein in Geneva; with simultaneous events in Jordan, South Africa and the USA.

The campaign grew out of the report The Triple Impact of Nursing – how developing nursing will improve health, promote gender equality and support economic growth (2016) published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health (APPG) following its review of nursing globally.

"Catherine has a leadership pedigree which is first class.

She has a wealth of experience with developing top leaders across public sector organisations. As a leading academic I would highly recommend her as a coach but also as a facilitator of large workshops where the latest evidence and techniques can be applied. Finally Catherine has networking skills to be envied and her programmes always contain evidence based content presented by fantastic speakers who stimulate your thinking."

Maggie Morgan-Cooke. Programme Director NHS Improving Quality Delivery Team

"Catherine has a tremendous ability to engage with leaders and help them develop their skills.

She is a credible, knowledgeable and experienced leader herself with great interpersonal skills which enables her to effectively support and challenge leaders at all levels across different sectors. She is as effective working with individuals, in a one to one situation as a coach, or working with a larger group as the leader of a development programme". 

Professor Jean Penny OBE
Improvement through Learning Ltd.
Visiting Professor of Healthcare Improvement, University of Derby

Testimonials from leadership programmes

GP/CCG Board Member/Vice-Chair HWB

"A fantastic inspirational programme from which I have gained so much from knowledge to a greater understanding of leadership values and principals and how to utilise them, to networking and learning from each other. Our primary purpose in attending was for HWB development and we have gained much in the regard not least by spending time and getting to know each other better. THANK YOU Catherine and to all who have contributed."

Strategic Director, Council

"Great sense of community with others on programme. Thought provoking speakers. Room to discuss and unpack the key issues. Really appreciated Catherine’s commitment, energy and enthusiasm. Thank you."

Consultant in Public Health

"It provided an opportunity to see in action and hear from noted leaders and expert speakers. Horizon scanning, learning new techniques and timely information at a time of rapid and constant change. 360 degree feedback. Thank you Catherine for your leadership of the programme and personal coaching."

Associate Director of Public Health

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. Excellent organisers, speakers and content."

Public Health Specialist

"Interesting insights from high calibre leaders. Has pushed my boundaries and enabled me to be resilient in my leadership challenges over the past year. Has given me the courage to plan my future and take action. Thank you Catherine and your team - it has been excellent and impactful for us all."