Social Impact Report 2023 - 2024
CEO Report
Accelerate is a social enterprise with a mission to improve people's lives, their outcomes and the health economy of the local landscape that we work in
From our CEO, Alison
This year at Accelerate has been about more than just growth – it’s been about refining our purpose and driving real change to deliver what matters.
Our mission is clear: to improve the lives of our community by promoting best practice and stopping harm. It’s about empowering people with our expertise, insights, and clinical leadership.
This year, we’ve focused on building services and an Academy that matter and that truly make a difference. Together, we’ve sharpened our strategy and created a sustainable future that includes everyone’s voice.
When I look at the significant achievements for 23/24 there are two areas that I think we should be really proud of. One is the patient voice that we have. The other is our collaborations
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We’re proud of the progress we’ve made. From implementing new employee benefits to fostering professional growth, we’ve listened to our team, using their feedback to keep improving. It has been a full year of work for the entire team. And it is bearing fruit: our national position in wound and lymphoedema care is stronger than ever. We’re involved in critical discussions, and our reputation continues to grow, setting a solid foundation for the future.
This year, the Board has pushed us to stretch our ambitions, making sure that our services stay aligned with the real needs of our patients and staff. It’s not just about governance – it’s about learning and growing together, with our Membership Council at the heart of it all.
Our Annual Meeting gave us an opportunity to remind ourselves of what we have done over the past year – and we have done a lot – and how we are constantly evolving and growing through collaboration and new ideas from staff members that have joined us in our journey.
As we head into the 2024/25, we’re excited about what’s to come. We expect recruitment to rise, and we’ll continue to grow as a sustainable social enterprise. Our community’s health remains our priority, and the impact we’re making is just getting started.
We’re ready for the next chapter, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together.
We have a lot to be proud of! Our growing patient group is full of enthusiasm, bringing fresh ideas that help shape our development. It’s no longer just the Directors leading; our membership is hands-on, making sure the strategy reflects what really matters.