Our Impact
Why It Matters — For Clinicians, Patients and Communities
When clinicians are supported, connected and confident, the ripple effects are profound. Clinical Connect builds trusted, evidence based small group learning, so and clinicians act together, not apart. The result: clearer guidance, smarter decisions, and healthier whānau.
That’s the impact of Clinical Connect —it keeps growing.
“I am part of a multidisciplinary group, so that also allows me to see the world through the pharmacists’ eyes and that sort of thing, which is always invaluable” Practice Nurse
Since mid-2023, we’ve been measuring the impact of Clinical Connect more intentionally. Our second Impact Report showcases collaboration, growth, and tangible outcomes across Waitaha Canterbury.
Our peer education programme is making a real difference, helping clinicians strengthen their practice, apply evidence-based knowledge, and deliver better care for patients and whānau.
2024 Highlights:
90%
of Canterbury General Practices attended at least one session
69%
of Community Pharmacists participated
93%
of clinicians reported improved clincal decision-making
98%
of clinicians found sessions to be a safe space to connect with peers
92%
of participants rated the sessions highly.
2024 Impact report
The 2024 Clinical Connect Impact Report builds on our commitment to strengthening primary care by showing not only how our peer education programme supports individual clinicians, but also how it contributes to a more connected, capable and resilient workforce across Waitaha Canterbury. Over the past year, we’ve continued to see clinicians come together in trusted small groups to share evidence-based knowledge, challenge variation in practice, and reflect on real clinical cases, making care safer and more consistent for patients and whānau. The stories and outcomes in this report demonstrate the real, measurable difference Clinical Connect makes in everyday practice, reinforcing that when clinicians are supported and connected, better care follows for everyone in our communities.
2023 Report
Our 2023 analysis demonstrates that the Small Group Peer Education Programme does more than upskill individuals: it reshapes how care is delivered. Clinicians formed small, trusted groups to test ideas, share experience and apply evidence together. The outcome was measurable, improved clinician knowledge, capability and confidence; fewer silos across teams; and a stronger, more resilient workforce that provides clearer, more consistent guidance to patients and whānau.
Impact Goals
Keeps clinicians up to date with the latest clinical evidence and support best practice decision making
This speaks to the impact on the knowledge and clinical practice of practitioners.
Creates a more resilient primary care workforce that feels confident and supported in their clinical practice
This concerns the impact on the professional experience, feelings and resilience of the practitioner.
Helps build a more connected primary care workforce that is not working in silos
This concerns the impact on the primary care workforce.
Supports optimal resource use and reduces unhealthy variation
This is concerns the impact on the optimal use of resources in the health system and cost savings