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Chairs Opening Address (Confirmed)

Join us for a session with Sheila Black, Deputy Director for Imaging at NHS England, as she discusses the latest policy trends and insights shaping radiology. Gain a clear understanding of how these policies are impacting the field, and prepare for the future of radiology practice within the NHS and beyond.

Overview:

The NHS is confronting a critical workforce crisis within its Radiology and Imaging services, presenting formidable obstacles to patient care and healthcare delivery. This panel discussion will assemble experts from diverse fields, including radiology, healthcare management, policy, and education, to scrutinise the root causes of the crisis and devise innovative strategies for its mitigation.

From the challenges of understaffing and retention to the opportunities presented by technological advancements and the imperatives of filling training gaps, the panel will conduct a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted dimensions of the problem.

By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, the discussion will aim to generate actionable solutions geared towards ensuring the sustainability and efficiency of NHS Radiology and Imaging services. Join us as we chart a course towards enhanced patient care and strengthened healthcare provision through collective expertise and collaboration across disciplines.

Panellists:

• Sheila Black, Deputy head of Imaging Transformation, NHS England (Confirmed)
• Elaine Quick, GIRFT Radiology Advisor at Getting It Right First Time (Confirmed)
• Dr Tracy O'Regan, Professional officer clinical imaging and research, The Society & College of Radiographers (Confirmed)
• Mrs Gill Holroyd, Clinical Professional Lead for Imaging, North-west Imaging Academy at Edge Hill University Medical School (Confirmed)

Main Sponsor - Managed Healthcare Services

The NHS is working very hard to meet capacity demand with finite resources at its disposal. Independent sector providers of clinical capacity to the NHS and strategic stakeholders across the healthcare sector have a responsibility to provide best value healthcare services to patients at point of care. Innovation in service design and delivery will be a key driver to supporting a rapidly changing NHS.

Morning Break

Chairs Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

Case Study - Exponential-e

Data Platform and AI solutions for Medical Imaging - How to manage the costs of increased data storage requirements and maximise the benefits of AI

The digitalisation of medical images is opening up a range of opportunities for faster diagnosis, better cross-site collaboration, and – ultimately – a preventative approach to healthcare that maximises the number of lives saved. However, this all requires the right digital foundation, particularly when it comes to the rising storage costs of complex healthcare data, and the complexities of leading-edge AI, big data, and machine learning projects.

A Fireside Chat with Dr Laurence Ginder: Shaping Strategy and Enhancing Patient Outcomes in NHS Imaging and Primary Care

Benefits of primary care pathways in imaging, gold standard pathways, how to support community colleagues with complex imaging.

The world’s population is increasing at a dramatic rate. Since the turn of the millennium, the world population has increased by 33%. This growth is set to continue for the next 80 years. Moreso, the growth is in the over 65 years population with little change predicted to birth rates. By 2100 the life expectancy in the UK is predicted to increase to over 90 years of age. 

The healthcare needs of the UK population are already increasing with an increasing percentage of over sixty-fives, whilst the percentage of the population at an employable age is reducing.

Chris will look at the attitudes of Generation Z and Generation Alpha and ask what we need to be aware of and what we need to do now to ensure we can create a workforce for the future with the skills, incentives, capacity, and capability of sustaining and providing high-quality services to an increasing population.

Networking & Lunch

Chairs Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

Panellists:

• Catherine Walsh, Associate Director GM Imaging Network, NW Regional Radiographer (Confirmed)
• Dr David White, Clinical Lead, Cheshire & Merseyside Radiology Imaging Network (CAMRIN) (Confirmed)

Overview:

This session aims to convene the foremost radiology networks from across the North of England for an insightful discussion on the journey towards maturity in radiology practices.

As radiology services continue to evolve, collaboration and sharing of best practices become paramount. Drawing upon the expertise of leading professionals and networks in the region, this panel will explore the challenges, successes, and lessons learned in advancing radiology services towards maturity.

From harnessing innovative technologies to improving workflow efficiencies and addressing workforce shortages, participants will exchange valuable insights and strategies aimed at enhancing patient care and service delivery. Join us as we navigate the path to maturity in radiology networking, forging stronger connections and laying the groundwork for a more integrated and resilient healthcare system in the North of England.

Trust is the foundation for any relationship both at home and work, absence of trust across teams and in systems is the most severe dysfunction a team can have. Doing more with less means we MUST work better across systems and build the foundations for the future. If we do not trust each other, will we share knowledge, will we learn from each other? What’s within your control to change this?

Canapés, Drinks and Networking

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