Evaluating Integrated Care Innovations: NICHE Anchor Institute’s Impact on Overcoming Constraints in Tackling Health Equity in Rural Coastal Communities

Johnny Yuen, Jonathan Webster, Joanne Odell, Sally Hardy · 2026 · International Journal of Integrated Care

Summary. The NICHE Anchor Institute in Norfolk and Waveney, England, developed integrated care models to address health disparities in rural coastal communities facing workforce shortages and isolation. Using participatory evaluation methods with over 50 healthcare professionals and community groups, the institute improved service delivery accessibility, strengthened workforce resilience through leadership training, and built community ownership of healthcare solutions. Early evidence shows improved return on investment and workforce retention, offering a scalable model for addressing health inequalities in rural areas.

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  author  = {Johnny Yuen and Jonathan Webster and Joanne Odell and Sally Hardy},
  journal = {International Journal of Integrated Care},
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DOI

10.5334/ijic.icic25165

Countries

United Kingdom

Regions

Europe

Categories

rural-healthcare, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation

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2026-04-29