North West Children’s Paediatric Critical Care, Surgery in Children & Long Term Ventilation Operational Delivery Network
About the ODN
The North West Paediatric Critical Care, Surgery in Children,Long Term Ventilation Operational Delivery Network aims to ensure all children and young people across the region receive high quality, equitable care, and good outcomes at the right place at the right time. Children should be able to access critical care, surgery and long term ventilation services as close to home and as safely as possible. We work across Cheshire and Mersey, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Within the footprint there are 25 hospitals providing paediatric care including 2 tertiary centres. For more information click on the map below.
The ODN works collaboratively with key stakeholders, commissioners and service users to support the delivery, review and development of sustainable, affordable, and high-quality children’s services.
ODN funding and governance arrangements are provided by North West NHS England. The ODN is hosted jointly by Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital (AHCH) .
FAQs
What is an Operational Delivery Network?
Operational Delivery Network (ODNs) were established in April 2013, following the publication of the NHS England Strategy ‘Developing Operational Delivery Networks: The Way Forward’. They cover specialised services which span geographical areas where patient pathways often flow across a number of service providers and organisations. ODNs focus on coordinating these pathways between providers to ensure consistent, equitable access to specialist resources and expertise.
Who are the Core ODN Team?
Joanna McBride – Network Director – North West PCC SiC LTV Operational Delivery Network
Helen Blakesley – Network Manager North West PCC SiC LTV and MT Operational Delivery Network
Lead Nurses
Lucy Allton – Lead Nurse North West PCC Operational Delivery Network
Janice Faucet Jones– Lead Nurse North West LTV Operational Delivery Network
Fran Campion – Lead Nurse North West SiC Operational Delivery Network
Education
Anna Parry-Lead Nurse Educator
Cathy McGee-Nurse Educator, Greater Manchester
Jess Budden-Nurse Educator, Lancashire and South Cumbria, Isle of Man
Kim Beers-Nurse Educator, Cheshire and Mersey and North Wales
Data Analyst
Kate Atkinson – Data Analyst North West PCC SiC LTV Operational Delivery Network
ODN Management Support Officers
Louise King -ODN Management Support Officer North West PCC LTV Operational Delivery Network
Jo Birkmyre – ODN Management Support Officer North West SiC Operational Delivery Network and PA to Network Director
How do I contact the Team?
You can get in touch using this main email ODN.office@mft.nhs.uk
NewsLetter

Education HUB
The ODN Education Team is dedicated to making learning accessible and engaging for everyone across the North West region. As a team we design educational programmes, create learning resources, and facilitate training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills of nurses within the North West. Click the link below to access our Education Hub & learn more about how the Education Team can support you.
Our team includes four educators who work collaboratively with local educators and both tertiary centres to ensure effective learning experiences. Our goal is to provide high-quality education, promote professional development, and support continuous learning through various formats, including both regional and local study days.
In addition to this we have created online learning materials to support our study days. You will receive an email with details on how to access Moodle Workplace prior to your study day. Use the provided username and password, along with the quick link below, to access our Moodle Workplace site and explore the materials in advance.
Meet the team
Within the ODN, some staff work across all three areas, while others focus specifically on Paediatric Critical Care, Surgery in Children, or Long Term Ventilation.
Below, you’ll find the team members who cover all three areas. For details on the individual teams, please visit the PCC, SIC, and LTV pages.