The programme
08:30
Registration & Networking
Registration - Open from 8:30 am - Closes at 11:00 am
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09:30
Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)
Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB
Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)
09:40
Keynote presentation - Advancing Integrated Neighbourhood Teams – Our Journey & Next Steps (Confirmed)
Miss Josefa Baylon
Head of Neighbourhoods and Integration
Brent Integrated Care Partnership
In this session, Josefa will take you through the journey of Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) development, reflecting on progress made, key learnings, and the road ahead. The session will explore the origins of INTs, highlighting early partnership-building across health, local authority, and the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. It will also examine how INTs have evolved to align with the six core elements of the Neighbourhood Health Guidance 2025/26, including population health management, modern general practice, wider community partnerships, social care integration, proactive care, and workforce leadership.
Despite progress, sustaining INTs presents challenges such as funding gaps, data-sharing barriers, sector alignment, and workforce capacity constraints. The session will showcase practical strategies, including joint funding bids, enhanced digital integration (MOSAIC & LCR), and strengthened cross-sector collaboration, to overcome these barriers. Attendees will gain real-world insights and actionable solutions to support the continued transformation of neighbourhood-based care.
10:00
Panel Discussion - Building a Resilient and Coordinated Workforce: Strategies for Integrated Care Across Health, Social, and Community Services
Miss Josefa Baylon
Head of Neighbourhoods and Integration
Brent Integrated Care Partnership
Belinda Yeldon
Head of Integration
NHS North East London ICB
Panellists will explore strategies to foster integrated workforce planning and development across health, social care, and community services. Key topics will include addressing staffing shortages, supporting skill development, promoting flexibility, and enhancing staff well-being across all levels of care. The discussion aims to uncover actionable insights to build a more resilient, coordinated workforce that can better meet the complex needs of patients and communities in an integrated care framework.
Panellists:
- Miss Josefa Baylon, Head of Neighbourhoods and Integration, Brent Integrated Care Partnership (Confirmed)
- Shahana Ramsden, Director of System Workforce at NHS North Central London ICB (Invited)
- Aisha Chaudhary, Director of Culture & Inclusion at Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) (Invited)
- Sarah Morgan, chief people officer, North Central London Integrated Care Board (Invited)
- John Herring, Director of Organisational Development and Culture, NHS Greater Manchester (Invited)
- Belinda Yeldon, Head of Integration, NHS North East London ICB (Confirmed)
11:50
Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)
Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB
Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)
12:15
Case Study - Aire Innovate
Case Study - Aire Innovate
12:35
Fireside Interview - Diane Bynham, Director of Digital Care Pathways, Coventry and Warwickshire ICB (Invited)
Transforming Healthcare: Strategic Innovation and Technology Integration in the NHS
Join us for an insightful fireside chat as we delve into the role of strategic innovation and technology in reshaping the NHS. This discussion will focus on how emerging technologies can drive meaningful improvements in patient care, operational efficiency, and collaborative healthcare models. Key themes will include the integration of digital health platforms, the power of data analytics to inform decision-making and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in diagnostics and treatment planning. We will also explore best practices for embedding these technological advancements within Integrated Care Systems (ICS), ensuring a future of more personalised, accessible and sustainable healthcare for all.
14:00
Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)
Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB
Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)
14:25
Workshop - Building Trust, Breaking Barriers: A Team of Teams Approach to Integrated Neighbourhood Care
Jason Greasley
Leadership Consultant & Head of Coaching and Leadership Transformation
Buckinghamshire Health & Social Care Academy
Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INT’s) are one of the many shifts in health and social care to support improving outcomes, prevention, shifting resources into the community whilst improving health inequalities.
For INTs to work all stakeholders will need to let go of old models of working and build strong relations and trust across their systems.
Those we are serving need to be at the heart of every decision and be involved in the decision making, it’s their life and their community.
We will need a multidisciplinary approach from all services in all sectors and move towards a teams of team approach.
The concept of a "team of teams" in Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) refers to a collaborative approach where multiple smaller teams work together as a cohesive unit. This structure aims to:
Enhance Collaboration: By bringing together various professionals from different disciplines, INTs foster better communication and teamwork.
Streamline Processes: Simplifying referral and administrative systems reduces barriers to care and improves efficiency.
Improve Patient Outcomes: Coordinated care ensures that patients receive comprehensive and timely support, addressing both medical and social needs.
Leverage Expertise: Teams can draw on specialist knowledge from various fields, providing more holistic and specialised care.
This approach helps create a more integrated and effective healthcare system, benefiting both patients and providers, whilst putting patients first.
15:05
Panel Discussion - Navigating the Financial Landscape: Strategies for Integrated Care Board Sustainability
Belinda Yeldon
Head of Integration
NHS North East London ICB
Dr Malti Varshney
Director of Strategic Change and Population Health
NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
This panel discussion will focus on practical methods to streamline care delivery, such as reducing administrative burdens, leveraging technology and optimising care pathways to ensure smoother patient experiences. Additionally, the panellists will discuss approaches for aligning financial incentives across various healthcare providers, aiming to encourage collaborative practices that support both high-quality care and operational efficiency. By addressing these key areas, the discussion will highlight actionable steps ICS leaders can take to achieve sustainable productivity improvements in healthcare delivery.
Speakers:
- Julian Kelly, Chief Finance Officer, NHSE (Invited)
- Humaira Hossain, Finance Analyst, NHS England (Invited)
- Jennifer Leah, Director of Finance - Strategy & Planning, Derby & Derbyshire ICB (Invited)
- Belinda Yeldon, Head of Integration, NHS North East London ICB (Confirmed)
- Dr Malti Varshney, Director of Strategic Change and Population Health, NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (Confirmed)
