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Primary Care Transformation Conference: The Foundations for Better Care 2023
08:00 am
31 Oct, 2023
15 Hatfields Conference Centre, London SE1 8DJ
Primary Care Transformation Conference: The Foundations for Better Care 2023
08:00 am
31 Oct, 2023
15 Hatfields Conference Centre, London SE1 8DJ
Primary Care Transformation Conference: The Foundations for Better Care
The Convenzis Primary Care Conference series has welcomed over 2000 NHS based primary care leaders, 150 sector-leading guest speakers and 100 innovative and forward-thinking event sponsors. We are very excited to bring this long-standing virtual event to an in-person setting!
NHS England have committed to helping primary care providers transform services nationally and help them delivery improved care and treatment for patients.
The Fuller Stocktake set out the need for a distinguished and personalised patient offer and recommended the creation of integrated neighbourhood teams along with at-scale working to improve same day access for urgent care and personalised care for those who need it most.
Convenzis events are highly regarded for their ability to drive strategic level change and transformation within the healthcare industry. Our events bring together senior healthcare leaders and decision-makers from across the NHS and wider healthcare sector, with the aim of identifying and implementing innovative approaches to address the most pressing challenges facing the industry today.
Primary Care Transformation Conference: The Foundations for Better Care 2023 Key Subjects
Key national commitment 2022/2023
- Improve access to general practice by increasing the number of appointments, enabled by the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), and supporting primary care networks to deliver the enhanced access service.
- Support retention of the primary care workforce and the recruitment to and embedding of multidisciplinary team roles through continuing to deliver a suite of GP recruitment and retention initiatives and increasing the capacity of direct patient care roles in primary care via the ARRS.
- Support the delivery of personalised care by publishing the personalised care specification as part of the primary care Direct Enhanced Services contract, developing clear guidance for the operation of personalised care and embedding personalised care training through the Personalised Care Institute.
- Leverage the benefits of community pharmacy through supporting the implementation of (1) the GP referral pathway for the community pharmacist consultation service, (2) the smoking cessation service at discharge from hospital and (3) the implementation of the community discharge medication service.
- Support improved access to community dentistry and the continued restoration of primary dental services.
- Support community services transformation through developing new models of care, such as Hospital at Home and urgent community response teams, implementing a new intermediate care framework and supporting implementation of electronic patient records.
Who will Attend
- Chief Executives
- Chief Medical Officers
- Chief Operating Officers
- Clinical Directors/Heads/Managers/Leads
- Commissioning Directors/Heads/Managers
- Deputy Directors
- Directors of Delivery
- Directors of Nursing
- Directors of Performance and Improvement
- IT Directors/Heads/Managers
- GPs
- GP Commissioners
- Medical Directors
- Operations Directors/Heads/Managers
- Public Health Directors/Heads/Managers
- Practice Managers
- Procurement Directors/Heads/Managers
- Service Directors/Heads/Managers
- Social Services Directors/Heads/Managers
- Strategic Planning Directors/Heads/Managers
- Transformation Directors/Heads/Managers
- Urgent Care Directors/Heads/Managers
Your Pass Includes....
Your Pass Includes:
- Multiple live keynote presentations
- Live examples of both NHS and Commercial best practice
- Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshments included
- Meet the supplier sessions.
- Networking opportunity
- Live Q&A sessions with all speakers on the day
- Drinks receptions (subject to event)
- CPD accreditation
- Prize draws
Speakers
Amy Glees
Director of Product and Technology
Nabeel Arshad
GP Partner
Rob Fedrick
Head of Nobi UK
Sponsors & Partners
The Agenda
08:00
Registration, Networking & Breakfast
Registration, Networking & Breakfast
09:00
Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)
Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB
Chair Opening Address
09:05
Keynote Presentation - Enabling Modern General Practice and the General Practice Improvement Programme (GPIP) (Confirmed)
Dr Minal Bakhai
Director for Primary Care Transformation
NHS England
Minal will talk about her practice’s experience of implementing modern general practice access and the current arrangements that NHS England have put in place to support practices.
09:25
Panel Discussion - Innovations in Primary Care Delivery: Revolutionising Healthcare Accessibility
Dr Kathy Smith
GP Medical Lead and Medical Examiner
NHS SCW and Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Arpit Srivastava
GP Clinical Director/Primary Care Digital Lead/Member of NICE Technology Appraisals Committee
Brunel 5 Primary Care Network/Bath Swindon & Wiltshire ICB
Hadleigh Stollar
CEO
Healthcare Innovation Consortium
Dr Faris Al-Ramadani
GP Partner / PCN Clinical Director
St Wulfstan Surgery / Warwickshire East PCN
This panel will explore transformative strategies, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions that are revolutionizing healthcare accessibility and patient outcomes. The panel delves into telemedicine, AI and data analytics, collaborative care models, patient engagement, and addressing health disparities.
Panellists:
- Dr Arpit Srivastava, GP Clinical Director, Brunel 5 Primary Care Network, Primary Care Digital Lead, Bath Swindon & Wiltshire ICB, Member of NICE Technology Appraisals Committee (Confirmed)
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Dr Faris Al-Ramadani, GP Partner, St Wulfstan Surgery/ PCN Clinical Director, Wareickshire East PCN (Confirmed)
- Hadleigh Stollar, CEO, Healthcare Innovation Consortium (Confirmed)
- Dr Kathy Smith, GP Medical Lead and Medical Examiner, NHS South Central West CSU and Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust (Confirmed)
10:05
Case Study - Telstra
Amy Glees
Director of Product and Technology
Telstra
Case Study - Telstra
10:25
Q&A Panel
Q&A Panel
10:40
Morning Break, Networking & Refreshments
Morning Break, Networking & Refreshments
11:40
Chair Morning Reflection
Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB
Chair Morning Reflection
11:45
Case Study - People vs technology? Not really, let's shake hands: How people & technology can help the health sector in beating today's challenge of a fast-aging population
Rob Fedrick
Head of Nobi UK
Nobi Smart Lamps
Our population is aging fast. Caregivers are doing all they can to keep up, but pressure is on the rise. Technology helps creating some relief, without replacing that important human touch. Nobi is an AI-driven smart light that detects, prevents and predicts falls. She notices a fall right away and alerts caregivers or loved ones; help is on the way in seconds. State-of-the-art technology, packed in a designer light. A discrete but effective example of technology as a lifestyle.
12:05
Presentation - Community Pharmacy and Integrated Primary Care (Confirmed)
James Wood
Director of Member and Local Networks (LPCs)
Community Pharmacy England
Challenges for Secondary Care Pharmacy within the Integrated Care Service (ICS)
Introduction: The role of pharmacy services in secondary care is pivotal to patient outcomes and the overall effectiveness of an Integrated Care Service (ICS). However, navigating the complexities and demands of secondary care pharmacy within an ICS presents a unique set of challenges that require careful consideration.
12:25
The Brooke Surgery: Primary care transformation. How we became googles no.1 rated practice (Confirmed)
Nabeel Arshad
GP Partner
The Brooke Surgery
Dr Sewanu Kuponu
GP Partner
The Brooke Surgery
Our journey to becoming googles no.1 rated practice.
- How we followed the patient journey to make changes
- Our changes to the appointment system
- The impact we have had locally
- The use of automation in our Journey
12:45
Case Study - MediBAY: Reimagining Primary Healthcare where our Tech & Telehealth empower patient control
Laila Cremona
Founder & CEO
MediBay
Mr. Karan Rekhi
Global Technical Director
MediBay
Professor Federico Baffetti (“FRED”)
Global Technical Director
MediBay
MediBAY is at the forefront of revolutionising Primary Healthcare through cutting-edge technology that is currently employed worldwide. Our innovative approach aims to enhance the efficiency of GP clinics by significantly reducing patient waiting times for tests, analyses, results, and doctor consultations facilitated on expansive big-screen holographics.
13:05
Q&A Panel
Q&A Panel
13:15
Networking and Lunch
Networking and Lunch
14:00
Chair Afternoon Address
Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB
Chair Afternoon Address
14:05
Presentation - Automation in Primary Care (Confirmed)
Dr Shanker Vijay
GP Lead, Digital Transformation -
Primary Care, NHS England (London region)
Mr Ian Leigh
Senior Programme Manager, Digital Transformation -
Primary Care, NHS England (London region)
We will present an overview of multiple Automation pilots in Primary Care across London, sharing some learning and tips:
14:25
Presentation - Voices of Change: Diversity and Leadership in the NHS Primary care – Interview Session (Confirmed)
Brandie Deignan
Chief Executive Officer
Pier Health Group
During this engaging interview fire chat session, participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights and hear personal stories from an experienced sector agnostic leader who have successfully navigated the challenges and opportunities in promoting diversity and inclusive leadership within NHS Primary Care and various industry sectors. The session will be conducted in a conversational format, allowing for an open and candid exploration of the interviewees' journeys, strategies, and impactful initiatives, delegates will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share insights throughout.
14:45
Q&A Panel
Q&A Panel
14:55
Panel Discussion - Supporting the Retention of the Primary Care Workforce
Dr Kathy Smith
GP Medical Lead and Medical Examiner
NHS SCW and Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Raees Lunat
Chief Medical Information Officer, GP Registrar and ex Senior Advisor to the Chief Workforce Officer of the NHS
West Hertfordshire Trust
Dr Arpit Srivastava
GP Clinical Director/Primary Care Digital Lead/Member of NICE Technology Appraisals Committee
Brunel 5 Primary Care Network/Bath Swindon & Wiltshire ICB
Dr Faris Al-Ramadani
GP Partner / PCN Clinical Director
St Wulfstan Surgery / Warwickshire East PCN
Andy Bleaden
Community Director
ECHAlliance
This panel discussion will address the critical issue of retaining healthcare professionals in primary care settings. Primary care plays a vital role in delivering accessible, comprehensive, and continuous healthcare to individuals and communities. However, various challenges have led to workforce shortages and high turnover rates, which can have significant implications for patient care. The panel will explore strategies and initiatives to enhance job satisfaction, promote professional development, and improve work-life balance to retain primary care providers effectively.
Panellists
- Dr Raees Lunat, Chief Medical Information Officer, GP Registrar and ex Senior Advisor to the Chief Workforce Officer of the NHS, West Hertfordshire Trust (Confirmed)
- Dr Arpit Srivastava, GP Clinical Director, Brunel 5 Primary Care Network, Primary Care Digital Lead, Bath Swindon & Wiltshire ICB, Member of NICE Technology Appraisals Committee (Confirmed)
- Dr Faris Al-Ramadani, GP Partner, St Wulfstan Surgery/ PCN Clinical Director, Wareickshire East PCN (Confirmed)
- Andy Bleaden, Community Director, ECHAlliance (Confirmed)
- Dr Kathy Smith, GP Medical Lead and Medical Examiner, NHS South Central West CSU and Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust (Confirmed)
15:25
Drinks Reception, Networking and End of Day
Drinks Reception, Networking and End of Day
