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Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)
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.
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)
Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)
Case Study - Aire Innovate
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.
Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)
Bridging Disciplines for Health Equity: Collaborative Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities in the NHS
This session will focus on the essential role of cross-disciplinary coordination and collaboration in promoting health equity within the NHS. We will explore how various healthcare professionals, from clinical staff and public health experts to social care providers and community organisations, can work together to address health disparities and create more equitable healthcare outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on practical strategies for integrating diverse perspectives, aligning goals and sharing resources to target social determinants of health effectively.
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)
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