Logo with a half sunburst design above the words 'BRAVER than before' on a black background.

Braver than Before is a virtual, evidence-based development programme that helps clinicians to:

Speak up with confidence, strengthen self-compassion and wellbeing, and increase engagement and retention.

Over 4.5 months, participants grow in courage, connection, and resilience - boosting confidence and retention across the system. Braver than Before is flexible, virtual, and designed to minimise operational disruption.

Programme impact in numbers:

Hear from participants:

Hear from commissioners:

Award-winning development

Shortlisted for HSJ Partnership Awards Best Educational Programme for the NHS
Winner of the HSJ Partnership Awards Workforce and Wellbeing Initiative of the Year
Shortlisted for the Nursing Times Best Staff Wellbeing Initiative
● Shortlisted for the HSJ Awards Partnership of the Year

A circular logo with a stylized fan design at the top and the words "BRAVER than before" in black text below, on a tan background.

See what participants learn across six courage-building modules

VIEW PROGRAMME SYLLABUS