The Midlife Health Conference: Prevention, Innovation, Action

Workforce & Care Integration

09:00 am
10 Jul, 2025
8 Northumberland Avenue, London

The Midlife Health Conference: Prevention, Innovation, Action

Workforce & Care Integration

09:00 am
10 Jul, 2025
8 Northumberland Avenue, London
 
How do we tackle the rising wave of midlife health problems?
 
What role can the private sector play in easing the burden on the NHS?
 
How can you contribute to cultural attitudes towards healthcare?
 
With an ageing workforce, chronic health conditions are on the rise—draining productivity, straining employers, and pushing the NHS to its limits. The UK Government is open to considering the private sector as part of the solution. This is an opportunity to think differently, collaborate effectively, and drive real change.
 
This conference brings together industry leaders, clinicians, and policymakers to explore innovative ways to deliver healthcare in the private sector—not just to support the NHS but to transform how we approach midlife healthcare. Midlife is the last opportunity to make lifestyle changes to prevent chronic disease and ensure a healthy retirement.
 
The Independent Doctors Federation invites you to be part of this critical conversation. Join us to shape the future of healthcare, challenge outdated perceptions, and unlock new opportunities for collaboration. Join us to take action together.
 
When you purchase a ticket for the conference, as an IDrF Member you’ll also receive complimentary entry to our exclusive post-conference Summer get together - an evening of networking, delicious food and refreshing drinks (Hurry! This offer is only available to the first 100 registrations).
 
 
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The programme

09:00

Registration

Registration

09:30

Introduction

Introduction

09:45

The Current State of Play

Dr Muhammad Babar Aslam
Consultant pathologist and clinical lead digital pathology Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Ted Townsend
Director
Townsend Strategic Advisory Services Ltd

Speakers:

  • Ted Townsend - Director Townsend Strategic Advisory Services Ltd
  • Dr Julia Patterson - Founder EveryDoctor
  • Dr Muhammed Babar Aslam - Consultant pathologist and clinical lead digital pathology Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
  • Laurence Geller CBE - Chairman of Geller Capital Partners

11:15

Coffee Break

Coffee Break

11:45

Policy & Regulation: What needs to change

David Hare
Chief Executive
Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) Limited
Dr Jon van Niekerk
Group Medical Director
Cygnet Health Care

Speakers:

  • Edward Ungar - Pharmacierge (Sponosor)
  • Lord Andrew Lansley - Member of the House of Lords
  • Dr Jon Van NIekerk - The Royal College of Psychiatrists Group Medical Director, Chair of General Adult Faculty
  • David Hare - Chief Executive, Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) Limited

13:00

Lunch

Lunch

14:00

Whose responsibility is it anyway?

Dr Balvinder Wasan
Consultant Cardiologist
Independent Doctors Federation

Speakers:

  • Joanne Buckle - FIA Principal and Consulting Actuary
  • Marjoleine Hulshof - HR Director Investec
  • Dr Balvinder Wasan - Consultant Cardiologist
  • Professor Richard Schilling - Consultant Cardiologist

15:30

Innovating Midlife Healthcare

Andy Bell
Chief Executive
Centre for Mental Health
Dr Louise Newson
Founder of Newson Health, Clinician and Menopause Specialist
Newson Health
Dr Chi-Chi Obuaya
Consultant Psychiatrist
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, the Nightingale Hospital
Philip Morris MBE
Founder
Testicular Cancer UK

Speakers:

  • Mr Mark Bowditch - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Dr Louise Newson - Founder of Newson Health, Clinician and Menopause Specialist
  • Dr Jeff Foster - GP, Medical Director H3Health
  • Philip Morris MBE - Founder Testicular Cancer UK
  • Andy Bell - Chief Executive Centre for Mental Health
  • Dr Chi-Chi Obayu - Consultant Psychiatrist CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, the Nightingale Hospital

17:00

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