13th NHS Primary Care Transformation Conference: The Foundations for Better Care

Primary care, Mental Health & Long-Term Care

09:00 am
29 Oct, 2024
15Hatfields Conference Centre, London SE1 8DJ

13th NHS Primary Care Transformation Conference: The Foundations for Better Care

Primary care, Mental Health & Long-Term Care

09:00 am
29 Oct, 2024
15Hatfields Conference Centre, London SE1 8DJ

Job titles includes

Clinical Director

Head of PCN Quality and Performance

PCN Clinical Director

Associate Director of Digital Primary Care

CEO

Deputy Medical Director

Managing Partner

PCN Transformation & Development Manager

200
Delegates Registered

Organisations Involved

LPFT

Hounslow Consortium

Church Langley Medical Practice

Frimley ICB

Health Care First Partnership

CPICB

Green Valleys Health
Harlow South PCN

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, emphasising 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.

Headline Sponsor

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

The programme

09:00

Registration and Breakfast

Registration - Open from 9:00 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 Primary Care 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!

10:00

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

10:05

Modern general practice – embarking on a transformation journey Panel Discussion (Confirmed)

Dr Minal Bakhai
GP and National Director for Primary Care and Community Transformation and Improvement
NHS England
Joe Qiu
Practice Operations Manager
Minet Green Health Practice
Andrea Schollar
Reception Manager – Senior Leadership team
WellBN
Louise Bridle
Deputy Practice Manager – Senior Leadership Team
WellBN

Modern general practice is the foundation of a transformation journey to better align capacity with need, improve patient experience and improve the working environment for general practice staff.

Join this session to find out more about how modern general practice is part of a strategic approach to support transformation and enable general practice to be sustainable for the future. 

10:25

The Evolving Role of Primary Care in the NHS Panel Discussion

Dr Gopesh Farmah
Chief Clinical Information Officer East & North Herts CCG, GP
Herts & West Essex ICB
Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi MBBS, MRCGP, MBA Health (UCL- Distinction)
NHS GP Partner and GP trainer, Private GP, PCN lead in teaching and training
Elm Tree Medical Centre
Lucy McLaughlin
Head of Cancer Commissioning for
NCL Cancer Alliance and NCL ICB

A look at how the role of primary care has changed and continues to change, with the new changes introduced in April 2024.  A look at the current importance in the overall healthcare ecosystem. The panel discussion will allow our panellists to discuss and explore the complexities and future directions of NHS Primary Care.

Panellists:

  • Dr Gopesh Farmah MBBS, MRCGP, Dip BSLM, GP Partner, Central Surgery,  Sawbo, CCIO for Primary Care, East & North Herts CCG (Confirmed)
  • Lucy McLaughlin - Head of Cancer Commisisoning for NCL Cancer Alliance and NCL ICB (Confirmed)
  • Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi, MBBS, MRCGP, MBA Health (UCL- Distinction), NHS GP Partner and GP trainer, Private GP, PCN lead in teaching and training, Elm Tree Medical Centre (Confirmed)

10:55

Main Sponsor - A Fireside chat with Mike Odling-Smee: How can flexible digital tools empower clinicians and patients to improve care?

Harry Thirkettle
Director of Health and Innovation
Aire Logic
Mike Odling-Smee
Co-Founder
Aire Logic and Aire Innovate

Main Sponsor - Aire Logic

Join Aire Innovate as we discuss Mike’s 20 years+ experience of health and social care technology, exploring the thinking behind creating Aire Suite, a flexible platform that allows end users such as clinicians and patients to define the solutions to the problems they face. We will discuss some of the common challenges encountered with traditional IT solutions and examples of where a ‘low code’ approach has overcome them.

11:15

Morning Break

Morning Break

12:15

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

12:20

Case Study - Revolutionising Cancer Detection in Primary Care: The Impact of an AI-driven Platform for Earlier and Faster Diagnosis

Dr Jude Gordon
Clinical Director
C the Signs

Case Study - C the signs

Primary care is at the forefront of early cancer detection, and C the Signs is empowering healthcare professionals to make faster, more accurate diagnoses through AI. This session will explain how our platform, implemented in over 1,400 GP practices, is transforming cancer diagnosis by analysing patient-reported data and electronic health records to triage patients into the most appropriate diagnostic pathways.

We will explore the platform’s 99% sensitivity and its ability to accurately rule cancer in or out in primary care.

Learn how AI is driving better cancer detection rates, improving access to Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs), and supporting earlier interventions in primary care settings.

12:40

Case Study - Reimagining Primary Care: A call to action

Dr Karen Kirkham
Chief Medical Officer
Deloitte UK

Case Study - Deloitte

Karen will discuss international and national trends in health care, potential opportunities for our primary health care system to reinvent itself for the future and bring the concept of neighbourhood health to life. She will bring insights from a local and system view , some examples of international best practice, and leave you with some key take-away actions to consider.

13:00

Fireside Chat - Saving General Practice (Confirmed)

Sabrina Khan
Consultant Practice Business Manager
Parson Drove Surgery

This session aims to address the current challenges faced by general practice, propose strategies to mitigate these issues, and explore innovative solutions to ensure the sustainability and future success of primary care.

13:20

Keynote Presentation - Enhancing a culture of learning and development of cancer in primary care (Confirmed)

Dr Clare Stephens
Co Clinical Director
North Central London Cancer Alliance

Sharing an approach North Central London Cancer Alliance has developed from strategy to implementation.

13:40

Networking and Lunch

Networking and Lunch

14:25

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

14:30

Keynote Presentation - Unlocking the Power of Digital Transformation: Driving Innovation and Integration in Primary Care (Confirmed)

Hadleigh Stollar
Chief Executive Officer
Healthcare Innovation Consortium

In this presentation, Hadleigh Stollar will explore how digital transformation is reshaping primary care, drawing on real-world examples from his work with South East London ICS, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICS and other regions. Hadleigh will discuss the practical benefits of improved interoperability, data-driven insights, and streamlined workflows, all of which are essential for enhancing patient outcomes and reducing administrative burdens.

Key themes will include:

  • How digital solutions can empower healthcare professionals with real-time information and integrated care pathways.
  • The importance of patient-centric approaches in using technology for better access and personalised care.
  • Addressing the challenges and opportunities in driving digital adoption within primary care, from local strategies to national frameworks.
  • Insights into creating a digitally connected ecosystem that supports continuous improvement and innovation.

Hadleigh will showcase actionable strategies and successful case studies, demonstrating how the NHS can further harness digital tools to meet the evolving demands of primary care.

14:50

Navigating the Future of Primary Care Panel Discussion

Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi MBBS, MRCGP, MBA Health (UCL- Distinction)
NHS GP Partner and GP trainer, Private GP, PCN lead in teaching and training
Elm Tree Medical Centre
Denise Smith
Practice Manager
Merepark Medical Centre, Alsager, Cheshire
Dr Barry Coakley
Deputy Chief Medical Officer & GP
Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

A delve into a discussion on the challenges, innovations and opportunities within the primary care sector.  

Panellists:

  • Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi, MBBS, MRCGP, MBA Health (UCL- Distinction), NHS GP Partner and GP trainer, Private GP, PCN lead in teaching and training, Elm Tree Medical Centre (Confirmed)
  • Denise Smith, Practice Manager - Merepark Medical Centre, Alsager, Cheshire (Confirmed)
  • Dr Barry Coakley, Deputy Chief Medical Officer & GP, Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (Confirmed)
  • Dr Karen Kirkham, Chief Medical Officer, Deloitte LLP (Confirmed)

15:20

Canapés, Drinks and Networking

Canapés, Drinks and Networking

16:30

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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