Conquer, Susan and Mapplebeck, Lizzie and Bradshaw, Annetta and Nobes, Lisa and Cronin, Camille (2026) Implementing a Co-Produced Women's Health Programme in an Integrated Care System. Public Health Challenges, 5 (2). e70223-. DOI https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70223
Conquer, Susan and Mapplebeck, Lizzie and Bradshaw, Annetta and Nobes, Lisa and Cronin, Camille (2026) Implementing a Co-Produced Women's Health Programme in an Integrated Care System. Public Health Challenges, 5 (2). e70223-. DOI https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70223
Conquer, Susan and Mapplebeck, Lizzie and Bradshaw, Annetta and Nobes, Lisa and Cronin, Camille (2026) Implementing a Co-Produced Women's Health Programme in an Integrated Care System. Public Health Challenges, 5 (2). e70223-. DOI https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70223
Abstract
Introduction: Co-production is a key principle of the Women's Health Strategy for England, yet there are limited published examples of its application at system level. This article describes the development of a co-produced women's health programme within an integrated care system in England. Methods: A service improvement approach was used, involving a multidisciplinary advisory group of over 160 members, including people with lived experience. The group co-designed methods to identify local priorities and support programme development. Results: A survey of 1238 respondents identified gaps in access to and integration of women's health services. These findings informed the design and implementation of five prioritised women's health service models, each with defined objectives and built-in evaluation to support quality and sustainability. Discussion: This study demonstrates how community co-production can inform the design of locally responsive women's health services. Integrating lived experience with professional expertise supported equitable service development, though challenges included limited long-term funding and sustaining broad engagement. Conclusion: System-level co-production can support the development of women's health programmes aligned with national strategy. This model illustrates a co-production approach that may inform the development of women's health services in other local settings. Patient and Public Contribution: People with lived experience of women's health services were involved throughout, including identifying priorities, co-designing solutions and shaping programme development.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | co-design; community engagement; co-production; public patient involvement and engagement; service improvement; women's health |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Science and Health Faculty of Science and Health > Health and Social Care, School of |
| SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
| Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jun 2026 14:46 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Jun 2026 14:46 |
| URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/43142 |
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