NHS Strategy Directors Forum
18 September 202610:00 - 16:30
Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Pl, London, NW1 4LE
In-person
Overview
Connect with fellow NHS strategy directors
Designed for strategy leaders within the NHS, this forum is your opportunity to hear the latest health policy updates, share learning and connect with peers at our first strategy forum as The NHS Alliance.
Why this matters
An important space to reflect on the important work you do, this forum aims to inspire you to shape strategic narratives that strengthen and positively impact outcomes for your communities. The forum offers practical insights and the opportunity to discuss shared challenges.
Operating under Chatham House Rule, this forum is your opportunity to:
- Share ideas and exchange learning.
- Gain insights from government and national body leaders on key issues impacting your organisation and role.
- Hear case studies on the latest innovative work in the sector.
- Engage in interactive sessions to ask questions and share your thoughts.
- Have open and honest discussions with peers in breakout sessions.
Agenda
Agenda
Friday 18 Sep
10:00Registration, refreshments and networking
10:30Welcome
Chair's welcome
Forum Chair
David Williams
10:40Session 1
Strategic Policy Update
A presentation on strategic policy issues and developments, sharing analysis on what these may mean for the provider sector, with opportunity for Q&A and discussion throughout.
Deputy Director of Policy, The NHS Alliance
David Williams
11:35Comfort break
11:55Session 2
Breakout sessions
More details to be announced soon.
12:50Lunch and networking
13:45Session 3
Peer learning: Reflections on the Advanced Foundation Trust journey to date
This interactive peer learning session brings together leaders from organisations that have undertaken the Advanced Foundation Trust (AFT) journey to share practical experiences, key lessons learned and reflections from their progress.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas and gain insights to help inform their own planning and preparations.
Director of Performance and Governance, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
Chris Jenkins
14:35Session 4
The evolving national operating model: what it means for providers
As the relationship between provider organisations, NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) continues to evolve, this session will explore how DHSC and NHS England are coming together under the new leadership of the new Secretary of State.
Paul will share his perspective on the changes reshaping the NHS, the emerging national operating model, and the opportunities and challenges ahead for providers.
Director General, Strategy and Healthcare Policy, DHSC
Paul Dinkin
15:10Session 5 - TBC
15:55Closing comments
16:00Post-event
Further networking
The main room will remain open until 16:30 for colleagues to stay back and engage in further networking opportunities. Please do take advantage of this extended time to connect with peers, share insights, and build valuable connections.
Please note, as the agenda is still in development for this event, session timings may be subject to change. We will share more details over the coming weeks of further sessions and speakers.
Forum chair
David Williams
Group Director of Strategy and Partnerships
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Strategy Directors Forum chair.
Chris Jenkins
Director – Performance and Governance
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
David Williams
Deputy Director of Policy
The NHS Alliance
Paul Dinkin
Director General, Strategy and Healthcare Policy
Department of Health and Social Care
How to book
Attendance is free, however you will need to book in advance to receive event details ahead of the forum.
If you have any questions, or would like to be added to the mailing list to hear about future events, please contact the Forums Team.
Who should attend
Exclusively available for members from NHS trusts and foundation trusts, this forum is designed for:
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Directors of strategy and transformation, and
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directors of planning and performance.