14th NHS Primary Care Transformation Conference: The Foundations for Better Care

Primary care, Mental Health & Long-Term Care

08:30 am
18 Jun, 2025
etc venues Manchester, 11 Portland Street M1 3HU

14th NHS Primary Care Transformation Conference: The Foundations for Better Care

Primary care, Mental Health & Long-Term Care

08:30 am
18 Jun, 2025
etc venues Manchester, 11 Portland Street M1 3HU

Current Landscape and Challenges:

The primary care landscape is undergoing a profound shift, centred not solely on technological advancements but on the fundamental need to prioritise the populations they serve. This transformation is propelled by the recognition that true progress in healthcare hinges on understanding and meeting the diverse needs of individuals and communities.

The primary care sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture, where the imperative for transformation transcends technological innovation. While digital tools have played a significant role, the focus must now shift towards human-centred practices that prioritise the well-being and experiences of patients and healthcare professionals alike.

Importance and Timeliness of the Event:

The Convenzis Primary Care Conference series emerges as a crucial forum for healthcare leaders to converge, not merely to discuss technological advancements, but to chart a course towards a more compassionate and effective healthcare system. The event provides a timely opportunity to explore how person-centred approaches can drive positive transformations within primary care.

Key Content Streams:

  • Enhancing Patient-Centred Care: Delving into best practices and challenges associated with online consultations, with a focus on ensuring that these digital interactions remain rooted in empathy and patient-centric care.
  • Supporting Long-Term Health: Examining the research, challenges, and technology-based solutions for addressing Long Covid, with an emphasis on providing holistic support to affected individuals.
  • Empowering Collaborative Care: Redefining primary care services through collaborative working models, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and community engagement in achieving better health outcomes.
  • Diagnostics and testing. Products and services within Primary Care.

Register now to be part of this transformative event, where collective experiences and insights pave the way for a more compassionate, effective, and equitable primary healthcare sector.

Who will Attend

  • Chief Executives
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  • Chief Medical Officers
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  • Chief Operating Officers
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  • Clinical Directors/Heads/Managers/Leads
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  • Commissioning Directors/Heads/Managers
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  • Deputy Directors
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  • Directors of Delivery
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  • Directors of Nursing
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  • Directors of Performance and Improvement
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  • IT Directors/Heads/Managers
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  • GPs
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  • GP Commissioners
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  • Medical Directors
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  • Operations Directors/Heads/Managers
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  • Public Health Directors/Heads/Managers
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  • Practice Managers
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  • Procurement Directors/Heads/Managers
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  • Service Directors/Heads/Managers
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  • Social Services Directors/Heads/Managers
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  • Strategic Planning Directors/Heads/Managers
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  • Transformation Directors/Heads/Managers
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  • Urgent Care Directors/Heads/Managers

Sponsors & Partners

The programme

08:30

Registration & Networking

Registration - Open from 8:30 am - Closes at 11:00 am

All delegates must complete their registration process before the 11:00 AM cut-off time. Please arrive in a timely manner to allow for registration and to avoid any inconvenience. Delegates who arrive after the registration deadline will be refused entry to the event.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain the event's schedule and ensuring that everyone can fully participate in the Conference. If you have any questions or require assistance, our event staff will be available to assist you with the registration process.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to an insightful and productive event together!

09:30

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

09:40

Panel Discussion - Navigating Finance and Operational Challenges in Primary Care Transformation

Mr Paul Brown
CFO
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB
Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB
Jyoti Mehan
CEO
Health Care First Partnership

This session will bring together key leaders with firsthand experience in tackling the critical financial and operational challenges facing primary care in the NHS. The conversation will focus on pragmatic solutions and innovative strategies for addressing the pressures of rising costs, resource constraints, and workforce needs within an evolving healthcare landscape.

Panellists will discuss the financial and operational impacts of current reforms, explore collaborative models for improved service delivery, and examine how primary care organisations can position themselves for sustainable growth while meeting patients' needs.

Moderator:

  • Gurnak Dosanjh, NHS General Practitioner, Leicester (Confirmed)

Panellists:

  • Paul Brown – NHS Chief Financial Officer, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (Confirmed)
  • Jyoti Mehan – Chief Executive Officer, Health Care First General Practice (Confirmed)
  • Brandie Deignan, Chief Executive Officer, Pier Health NHS (Invited)

10:10

NHS Case Study - Population Health Approach to Primary Care (Confirmed)

Dr Priya Kumar
GP Partner, PHM and Health Inequalities Lead
Kumar Medical Centre, Slough

A team of health care professionals at Kumar Medical Centre in Slough is using the new segmentation tool within the Johns Hopkins ACG® System to help ensure patients are seen at the right time, by the right health care professional for the right amount of time.

The Patient Need Groups (PNGs) tool categorises individuals based on the overall complexity of their health, considering all their diseases and conditions. The PNGs are clinically meaningful, mutually exclusive, and hierarchical, with the population divided into 11 distinct categories (PNG 1-11). By understanding the patient's health background through the PNGs, Kumar Medical Centre has integrated this tool into their triage process and redesigned their QOF process based on complexity.

10:30

Main Sponsor

Main Sponsor

10:50

Morning Break

Morning Break

11:50

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

11:55

Case Study - Xytal

Case Study - Xytal

12:15

Case Study

Case Study

12:35

Fire-side interview - Charting the Future of Primary Care: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Minal Bakhai MBE (Invited)

In this insightful fireside interview, Dr. Minal Bakhai MBE, National Director for Primary Care and Community Transformation and Improvement at NHS England, will share her vision for the future of primary care.

As a respected General Practitioner and leading advisor on primary care innovation, Dr. Bakhai is at the forefront of transforming how primary care is delivered in the UK. This conversation will delve into her strategic priorities, exploring how advancements in technology, integrated care models, and patient-centered approaches will reshape the future of primary care and meet evolving healthcare demands.

12:55

Case Study

Case Study

13:15

Networking & Lunch

Networking & Lunch

14:00

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

14:05

Case Study

Case Study

14:25

Keynote Presentation - Why it is good to work together, even when it is hard (Confirmed)

Laura Norton
Chief Operating Officer
North West Leicestershire GP Federation and PCN

In the world of Primary Care, we are often working in response to national mandates or financial constraints.  There are opportunities within this challenged landscape and the presentation will share some quick wins and success stories that will be relevant to attendees from different areas / backgrounds.

14:45

Case Study

Case Study

15:05

Presentation - Dr Tahreema Matin, Associate Medical Director, Workforce, Training & Education Directorate, NHS England (Confirmed)

Dr Tahreema N Matin
Associate Medical Director & Consultant Radiologist
Workforce, Training & Education Directorate, NHS England

Synopsis TBC

15:25

Panel Discussion - United for Impact: Sharing Best Practices Across GP Federations

Laura Norton
Chief Operating Officer
North West Leicestershire GP Federation and PCN
Mina Gupta
Group Clinical Chair
Modality Partnership
Dr Priya Kumar
GP Partner, PHM and Health Inequalities Lead
Kumar Medical Centre, Slough

This panel brings together leaders from various GP federations to discuss best practices that are transforming primary care delivery. In a time of increased demand, resource limitations, and workforce challenges, GP federations are emerging as essential frameworks for supporting practices, enhancing patient care, and improving operational efficiency.

Panelists will share their successes, challenges, and practical insights into collaboration, innovation, and sustainability within federated models.

Panelists:

  • Dr Mina Gupta , Clinical Chair - Modality Group (Confirmed)
  • Dr Vishanka Ratnasuriya MBE, Chair – One Health Partnership (Invited)
  • Laura Norton – Chief Operating Officer, North West Leicestershire GP Federation (Confirmed)
  • Dr Priya Kumar, GP Partner, PHM and Health Inequalities Lead, Kumar Medical Centre, Slough (Confirmed)

15:55

Food, Drinks & Networking

Food, Drinks & Networking

17:00

End of Day

End of Day

Convenzisvents

Your Pass Includes....

  • Access to a leading conference speaker programme
  • Interactive Q&A sessions
  • Fireside interviews
  • Cross-sector best practice
  • Meet the supplier opportunities
  • Hot breakfast & Lunch included
  • Access to post event drinks reception and Street food

Tickets For NHS Senior Managers

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