MEDEV

School of Medical Sciences Education Development

1 day event - 29 Mar 2012 from 10:00 until 16:00

A forum to discuss the future of the Health and Social Care Sectors in England.

"The listening exercise gave us an opportunity to respond positively to the concerns that people had about how we can implement the modernisation principles in the NHS. So now it is time to move forward with momentum, to put the NHS on the road to success."

- Rt Hon Andrew Lansley MP, Secretary of State for Health

This conference will build on the success of last year's event as a forum for discussion and debate of the key issues surrounding health and social care.

This year's conference will keynote presentations from confirmed speakers, Professor David Oliver National Clinical Director for Older People at the Department of Health, Cynthia Bower, Chief Executive, Care Quality Commission, Prof Steve Field CBE, Chair, NHS Future Forum and Dr Clare Gerada, Chair, Royal College of General Practitioners who will all focus on the key issues affecting their organisations as part of wider health and social care reforms. In recent years, the health system has made a radical shift towards managing patients with long term conditions, most of whom are elderly or vulnerable members of our society. Another key issue that has been affecting our health system is that of health inequalities, and this conference will feature a session on the importance of local solutions to local health priorities.

Other key issues to be discussed at this conference include:

• The launch of the 111 non-emergency number as an alternative to NHS Direct
• The importance of professional development amongst frontline NHS staff
• Regulation in the health and social care sector, especially the changing roles of the Care Quality Commission and Monitor
• Reforming the patient experience – greater freedom and choice
• Commissioning in the NHS
• The role of the private and third sectors as key suppliers of healthcare services

With the health service set to make unprecedented changes as a result of the reforms outlined in the Health and Social Care Bill, GovKnow are pleased to present our Health and Social Care Conference 2012. This important and timely conference will examine the current changes in the health and social care arena and how the Bill will affect practitioners working in and alongside the health service.

Our expert contributors at the conference, including Professor Steve Field, Chair of the NHS Future Forum and Dr Clare Gerada, Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners, will be on hand in the main plenary sessions to answer questions from delegates about the current reforms in the health service and how they will affect practitioners, stakeholders and patients.

"The report stage of the Bill is expected to be held in the House of Lords at the end of January, so it is timely for us to reiterate our concerns and show the government that we want to continue working with them to bring about positive change for the benefit of our patients.”

- Dr Clare Gerada, Chair, Royal College of General Practitioners

Topics to be discussed at the conference include: the restructuring of health commissioning; the implications of an ageing population; breaking down health inequalities; ensuring a commitment to continuing professional development amongst frontline staff; improving the regulation of care; effectively using private and third sector service providers; and improving the patient experience through increased choice.
The conference will also feature expert workshop sessions and networking breaks, allowing delegates to tailor their conference experience to ensure that they leave the event having explored the key topics and themes most relevant to their job role and organisation.

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