#SolvingTogether Challenge

The BOA is really pleased to have participated in the #SolvingTogether challenge, a new initiative created to capture, assess, test and share ideas that can support elective recovery. It was started by Tim Ferris, Director of Transformation for NHS England and Improvement, and takes the form of a crowdsourcing platform where people post ideas.

The first challenge launched in mid-January and focussed on supporting people waiting for hip and knee replacement operations. In addition to the BOA, this challenge was led by the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance, Versus Arthritis, Arthritis Action and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

We are looking forward to seeing the results which we hope will feed in to a set of high value changes that can be spread across the country and that link with and amplify other local, regional and nationwide initiatives supporting people waiting for hip and knee replacement surgery in this difficult time.

The initial hip and knee challenge was open for approximately four weeks and received number of responses from people working at the point of care, service users and families, clinical and managerial leaders, and partners in other sectors. The major phase of #SolvingTogether started in mid- February 2022 and consists of five more challenges. You can find out more at https://solvingtogether.crowdicity.com.