Rachael Smith and Jayne Duffy, both chartered physiotherapists are the creators, developers and IP holders of The Calderdale Framework. Both Rachael and Jayne hold Master of Science Academic Awards.
They set up Calderdale Framework Ltd in order to provide consultancy and training in Calderdale Framework methodology.
Rachael and Jayne, have over 50 years combined extensive clinical experience in the NHS – so know what it’s like in the real world.
Their experience of developing The Calderdale Framework in conjunction with other agencies i.e. local authority, social services and third sector has added to their breadth and depth of their understanding in respect of the needs of a more integrated, productive workforce, which is service user centred; safe, efficient, effective and of the highest quality. Indeed, their leadership in developing the reablement service in collaboration with Calderdale MBC won the service a Modernisation Award as far back as 2002.
They have been developing The Calderdale Framework for several years and were highly commended at The HSJ Awards 2008 for their work around delegation, and again finalists at 2011 HSJ Awards with their work in relation to using the Calderdale Framework to successfully implement Assistant Practitioners into practice. In 2013 the work using CF to integrate the Health and Social Care Workforce again led to finalist inclusion of The HSJ Awards. In 2017 the HSJ Awards finals were once more achieved, this time for the collaborative work with NHS England and Health Education England to develop The Integrated Urgent Care Workforce.
Associate Professor Alison Pighills is a Principal Research Fellow supporting Health Practitioner research capacity development and is based in Mackay Hospital and Health Service, with an adjunct position with JCU. Alison’s professional background is in Occupational Therapy. She holds an MSc in Health Care Practice, from the University of Bradford, and a PhD in Health Sciences, from the University of York, UK, where she was awarded the K M Stott prize for best PhD thesis in 2008. Previously, Alison worked and studied in the UK, and was the Senior Manager for the UK National Health Service fellowship award scheme. Alison has been the Occupational Therapy advisor to a number of international programmes and networks, and has been an invited / keynote presenter at international and national conferences.
Ms. Scott commenced her career in health as a physiotherapist, graduating from the University of Queensland in 1983. Most of her earlier career was spent as a private practitioner in solo practice in Central Queensland. She joined the public health system in Queensland in 1993 and has subsequently fulfilled a number of clinical, quality improvement and management roles, and worked across a range of service settings including acute inpatient, outpatient , community and rural outreach.
Hilary is currently the Director of Allied Health at Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, New Zealand. Hilary relocated from England in 2004, to initially work in Child Development Services, as a paediatric physiotherapist. Subsequently, Hilary has held several Team Leader and Service Manager Roles prior to taking up her current position.