NHS Hospitals Interoperability Summit: Bridging Trusts for Seamless Healthcare

Digital Infrastructure & Security

08:30 am
26 Feb, 2025
15Hatfields Conference Centre, London SE1 8DJ

NHS Hospitals Interoperability Summit: Bridging Trusts for Seamless Healthcare

Digital Infrastructure & Security

08:30 am
26 Feb, 2025
15Hatfields Conference Centre, London SE1 8DJ

Current Landscape

The interoperability landscape within NHS Trusts is evolving rapidly, driven by the urgent need to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and optimise resource use. Trust-wide interoperability enables seamless communication and data exchange across systems, including Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems, Patient Administration Systems (PAS), Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) systems, and telemedicine platforms. These integrated systems are vital for managing workflows, enhancing care delivery, and supporting informed decision-making.

As digital transformation accelerates, NHS Trusts are harnessing these technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and deliver higher-quality care. By embedding interoperability into their digital strategies, Trusts can achieve a more connected and patient-focused healthcare system.

Timeliness of the Event

This conference arrives at a pivotal moment as NHS Trusts face increasing pressures to meet digital maturity and interoperability mandates by 2025. In the face of financial constraints, rising clinical demands, and regulatory pressures, NHS leaders must prioritize digital transformation to overcome these challenges.

The event provides a timely platform for healthcare professionals, IT leaders, and policymakers to share best practices, explore innovative solutions, and collaborate on overcoming barriers to seamless data exchange. Attendees will gain actionable insights to accelerate their progress toward trust-wide interoperability and ensure compliance with national mandates.

Key Topics

The conference will focus on practical solutions and cutting-edge strategies under the following key areas:

  • Advanced EPR Implementations: Insights into how leading Trusts are leveraging EPR systems to streamline workflows and improve patient care.
  • Patient Administration Systems (PAS): Strategies to optimize patient flow and enhance information management across departments.
  • Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA): Ensuring safe, efficient medication management with integrated digital tools.
  • Cybersecurity and Human Factors: Balancing robust security with interoperability through staff training and human-centered process design.
  • Supply Chain and Inventory Management: Leveraging integrated systems to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure timely resource availability.
  • Regulatory and Financial Support: Navigating policy frameworks and securing funding to achieve sustainable interoperability.

Why Attend

Attendees will benefit from a comprehensive program designed to empower them with actionable strategies for achieving interoperability and driving digital transformation. By participating, you will:

  • Gain valuable insights from real-world case studies and leading NHS Trusts that have achieved significant digital milestones.
  • Learn from industry experts and technology providers about innovative solutions and best practices in healthcare interoperability.
  • Network with peers, policymakers, and stakeholders to exchange ideas and build collaborations.
  • Discover practical solutions to overcome technical and organizational challenges, enabling efficient, secure, and patient-centered healthcare delivery.

This event is your opportunity to be at the forefront of interoperability efforts and shape the future of healthcare across NHS Trusts.

Who will Attend

  • Chief Information Officers
  • Chief Technology Officers
  • Clinical Directors/Heads/Managers/Leads
  • Commissioning Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Communications Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Digital Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Digital Inclusion Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Digital Strategy Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Engagement Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Governance Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Informatics Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Information Assurance Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Information Management Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Innovation Directors/Heads/Managers
  • IT Directors/Heads/Managers
  • IT Security Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Medical Directors
  • Performance Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Policy Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Procurement Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Programme/Project Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Service Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Strategic Planning Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Transformation Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Web 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)

Douglas Hamandishe
Chief Digital Officer/Broadcaster and Presenter
Context Heath and Centric Health Media

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

09:40

Panel Discussion - Learning from the Leaders: Digital Transformation and Interoperability in the NHS

Event Overview:

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the trailblazing initiatives driving digital transformation and interoperability across the NHS. This session will spotlight leading NHS Trusts—such as Cambridge University Hospitals, Tees Esk & Wear Valleys, and University Hospitals Birmingham—that have set new standards for digital health through advanced Electronic Patient Record (EPR) implementations, data-sharing innovations, and seamless integration across care settings.

Through case studies and best practices, attendees will gain insight into overcoming common barriers—like operational pressures and funding constraints—to build resilient, patient-centered digital systems. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable strategies and a deeper understanding of how NHS leaders are leveraging technology to improve clinical workflows, support staff, and enhance patient outcomes across the UK health landscape.

Panellists:

  • Wai Keong Wong, Director of Digital and Consultant Haematologist at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (invited)
  • Nick Black, Chief Information Officer, Tees, Esk & Wear Valley NHS FT
  • Lorna Allan Chief Digital and Information Officer, Non-Exec Director and trustee | Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust (invited)
  • Hammond Reddie, Chief Technology Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (invited)
  • David Elliott, Executive Chief Digital Information Officer at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Invited)

10:30

Main Sponsor

Main Sponsor

10:50

Morning Break

Morning Break

11:50

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

Douglas Hamandishe
Chief Digital Officer/Broadcaster and Presenter
Context Heath and Centric Health Media

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

11:55

Case Study - Aire logic

Case Study - Aire logic

12:15

Case Study

Case Study

12:35

Fireside Interview - Safeguarding Interoperability: The Human Element in Cybersecurity (Confirmed)

Vicki Gavin
Security Business Partner
NHS England

This session will delve into the critical role of cybersecurity in achieving NHS interoperability, with a focus on the human factors that can make or break a secure system. The interview will explore the challenges of implementing robust cybersecurity practices across large teams and diverse systems, emphasizing training, awareness, and creating a culture of vigilance.

Topics will include the importance of fostering cybersecurity ownership at all levels, strategies for mitigating human errors, and aligning security practices with interoperability goals. Attendees will gain insights into practical, human-cantered approaches to reduce vulnerabilities and protect sensitive healthcare data across NHS Trusts.

12:55

Case Study

Case Study

13:15

Networking & Lunch

Networking & Lunch

14:00

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

Douglas Hamandishe
Chief Digital Officer/Broadcaster and Presenter
Context Heath and Centric Health Media

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

14:05

Case Study

Case Study

14:25

NHS Case study session: Stephen Bromhall, chief officer for digital and data at South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust (Invited)

Best Use of Digital for NHS Trusts – HSJ Award-Winning Service

Stephen Bromhall joins us to share insights into the groundbreaking digital innovations that earned the HSJ Award for Best Use of Digital for NHS Trusts. This presentation will highlight the collaboration, technological advancements, and real-world impacts of this award-winning initiative.

Focus of the Presentation:

Integrating Digital Tools into NHS Workflows

  • How the EPR system was seamlessly integrated with the Elemental social prescribing tool to simplify and enhance mental health referrals.

Enhancing Patient Care through Interoperability

  • The impact of connected systems on safe, well-governed referrals and transparent oversight for clinical teams.

Empowering Service Users with Social Prescribing

  • Enabling tailored, co-produced care plans, with over 1,396 referrals and 2,000+ social prescriptions delivered to date.

Future Implications for NHS Digital Strategies

  • How this initiative sets a precedent for scaling digital innovations across NHS Trusts to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.

14:45

Case Study

Case Study

15:05

Panel Discussion: Building a Sustainable Interoperable Future for the NHS

In this closing panel, experts from various NHS Trusts, technology providers, and health policy organisations will discuss the future of NHS interoperability. Topics will focus on building sustainability into interoperability efforts, scaling initiatives across the Trust, and aligning with future digital health goals.

The session will highlight the importance of collaboration, regulatory support, and innovative technologies in creating a resilient and adaptable interoperable healthcare system.

Panellists:

  • Pritesh Mistry, Fellow, Digital Technologies, Policy, KingsFund (Invited)
  • Anita Chinda, Assistant Director of Programmes - Frontline Digitisation, NHS England (Invited)
  • Anthony Marsh, CEO, WMAS and National Strategic Advisor for Ambulance Services (Invited)
  • Jonah Aburrow-Jones, EPR Programme Director | Chair HIMSS UK & Ireland Community (Provisionally Confirmed)

15:35

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

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