Overview
Join the inaugural NHS Strategy Directors Forum
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
Formally known as NHS Providers' Strategy Directors Network, this event will continue to bring strategic leaders together to discuss the important work you do.
A space to explore good practice and discuss shared challenges, this forum aims to inspire you to shape strategic narratives that strengthen and positively impact outcomes for your communities.
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.
Always a helpful event. I leave with knowing I'm not alone in the issues I'm struggling with, helpful ideas for things to try and a renewed sense of optimism.
Agenda
Monday 1 Jun
09:45Registration
10:00Welcome
Introduction and chair's welcome
Group Director of Strategy and Partnerships, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
David Williams
10:05Session 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.
10:35Session 2
Session title TBC
Assistant Director, Provider Policy, NHS England
Patrick Fraher
11:20Session 3
IHO and the New Delivery Model
Director of Strategy and Partnerships, System Architecture – System Development, NHS England
Jennifer Dodd
11:55Session 4
Closing Comments
Group Director of Strategy and Partnerships, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
David Williams
Please note, our agenda is still in development for this event so session timings may be subject to change. We will share more details over the coming weeks of further sessions and speakers.
Network chair and speakers

Patrick Fraher
Assistant Director of Strategy and Policy, Financial Reset and Accountability Directorate
NHS England

Jennifer Dodd
Director of Strategy and Partnerships, System Architecture – System Development
NHS England

David Williams
Head of Policy and Strategy
NHS Providers
How to book
Attendance is free, however you will need to book in advance to receive joining instructions to access the network.
If you have any questions, or would like to be added to the mailing list to hear about future events and NHS Providers resources, please contact the Forums team.
Who should attend
This network is designed for:
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Directors of strategy and transformation
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Directors of planning and performance