The Provider Podcast - The Digital Shift
Introducing The Digital Shift, our new podcast mini series! Delivered by NHS Providers in partnership with the NHS Confederation and Public Digital, and supported by NHS England as part of their NHS Digital Academy, the series explores how senior leaders in the health sector can confidently lead their organisations in the shift from analogue to digital.
In episode one, our host Chris Fleming (a partner at Public Digital and delivery partner of our Digital Boards and Digital ICS programmes) is joined by Lara Sampson, a digital transformation and product management expert and partner at Public Digital.
Lara led the product development of Universal Credit from its inception in 2013 through to six million users in 2021. She talks about the role of a senior leader in delivering digital products and services – even if they have little hands-on experience in this area or limited knowledge of technology. Listen for tips on how to enable good practice, and which questions to ask to avoid common pitfalls.
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WelshConfed26: Iechyd a gofal yng Nghymru: os nad nawr, pryd?
3 - 4 November 2026In-person
Mae Cynhadledd ac arddangosfa Flynyddol Conffederasiwn GIG Cymru yn uno arweinwyr yn nigwyddiad iechyd a gofal Cymru eleni.
Community
Cross-sector partnerships
Digital
Improvement
Leadership
Prevention
Primary care
Workforce
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WelshConfed26: Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference & Exhibition
3 - 4 November 2026In-person
WelshConfed26 unites leaders at Wales' health and care event of the year.
Community
Cross-sector partnerships
Digital
Improvement
Leadership
Prevention
Primary care
Workforce
- Event

Getting to grips with cyber security
2 November 202610:30 - 12:00Online
Join our Digital Boards programme peer learning event exploring best practice in cyber security.
Digital
- Event

Responsible AI in NHS Communications
15 October 202610:30 - 12:00Online
Bringing together communicators from across the NHS to explore the choices, responsibilities, and safeguards needed for ethical AI use in NHS communications.
Communications
Digital
- Network

NHS Digital Leaders Forum
13 October 202610:00 - 11:30Online
This online forum is digital and innovation leaders in the NHS to explore the national landscape reflect on digital transformation and sector priorities.
Digital
Delivery and performance
Improvement
Leadership
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NICON26 Conference & Exhibition: Reset for All | Action by All
7 - 8 October 2026Online and in-person
Delivery and performance
Digital
Finance
Governance
Health inequalities
Commissioning
Communications
Leadership
Improvement
Neighbourhood health
Prevention
Primary care
Social care
Workforce
Regulation