The NHS Confederation, which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations, has a packed and exciting programme of fringe meetings at this year's political party conferences. Further details of our fringe meetings can be found below.
All journalists are very welcome to attend our events. There is no need to register your attendance with the Confederation but you may need formal accreditation from the political parties to access events within the secure zones.
To coincide with the programme of events, the NHS Confederation will be launching a briefing on the role of NHS in tackling health inequalities during the party conference season. The briefing will argue that health services alone cannot address the problem of widening health inequalities in the UK. However, there are specific aspects of health and healthcare that either exacerbate inequalities or could be better used to narrow the inequality gap.
A press release and copy of the report will be sent to journalists during Labour party conference.
PROGRAMME OF NHS CONFEDERATION EVENTS
Liberal Democrat party conference - 15 - 20 September, Brighton
Monday 17 September
18:00 - 19:15 - Is the health of the nation built on the morale of NHS staff?
(In association with the Work Foundation)
The NHS is Europe's largest single employer but do we have the health service we deserve? What is the link between staff morale and NHS performance and productivity? What more could NHS leaders do to look after their staff and how does this impact on the health of local communities? Is pay the only solution?
Chair: Will Hutton, The Work Foundation
Speakers: Norman Lamb MP (Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson), Steve Barnett (NHS Employers), Peter Carter (Royal College of Nursing), Dr Ian Wilson (British Medical Association)
Renaissance South, Thistle Hotel, Brighton
20:00 - 21:00 - Taking the temperature: can public services save the planet?
(In association with the Local Government Association and the New Economics Foundation)
The public service sector is the second fastest growing sector for energy use after aviation. How are local government, the NHS and people working in the public sector reducing their impact on the environment? Should public services be doing more? Are solutions such as emissions trading schemes the way forward?
Speakers: will include Norman Baker MP (Shadow Cabinet Office Minister)
Beech Suite, The Quality Hotel, Brighton
This event is part of the Climate Clinic.
Tuesday 18 September
13:00 - 14:00 - The politics of the NHS: where should power really lie?
(In association with the British Medical Association, the New Health Network and the Royal College of Nursing)
Should the NHS of the future be about treating patients, serving customers or answering to voters and politicians? Is independence the answer? Do we need more or less private provision?
Chair: John Carvel (The Guardian)
Speakers: Norman Lamb MP (Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson)
Ann Rossiter (Social Market Foundation), Dr Ian Wilson (British Medical Association)
Dr Tom Coffey (The New Health Network), Dr Gill Morgan (NHS Confederation)
Dr Peter Carter (Royal College of Nursing)
Regent Room, The Grand Hotel, Brighton
This event is part of the Health Hotel.
Labour party conference - 23 - 27 September, Bournemouth
Monday 24 September
18:00 - 19:30 - Is the health of the nation built on the morale of NHS staff?
(In association with the Work Foundation)
See above for synopsis.
Chair: Neal Lawson, Compass
Speakers: Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP (Secretary of State for Health), Steve Barnett (NHS Employers), Mike Jackson (Unison), Dr Jonathan Fielden (British Medical Association), Will Hutton (The Work Foundation)
The Lampeter Hotel, Bournemouth
19:45 - 21:00 - Taking the temperature: can public services save the planet?
(In association with the Local Government Association, the new economics foundation and Unison)
See above for synopsis.
Lower Ground Room 6, Punshon Church House, Bournemouth
This event is part of the Climate Clinic.
Tuesday 25 September
17:30 - 18:45 - The politics of the NHS: where should power really lie?
(In association with the British Medical Association, the New Health Network and the Royal College of Nursing)
See above for synopsis.
Chair: Jackie Ashley (The Guardian)
Speakers: Ben Bradshaw MP Health Minister, Neal Lawson (Compass), Geoff Mulgan (Young Foundation), Dr Hamish Meldrum (British Medical Association), Dr Tom Coffey (The New Health Network), Dr Gill Morgan (NHS Confederation), Dr Peter Carter (Royal College of Nursing)
Bryanston suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel, Bournemouth
This event is part of the Health Hotel.
Wednesday 26th September
12:30 - 14:00 - Bringing localism to life: Building mutuality and accountability in NHS foundation trusts
Speakers: Sue Slipman, Foundation Trust Network
Circle, Pavilion
Conservative party conference - 30 September - 3 October, Blackpool
Monday 1 October
12:45 - 14:00 - The politics of the NHS: where should power really lie?
(In association with the British Medical Association, the New Health Network and the Royal College of Nursing)
See above for synopsis
Speakers: Andrew Lansley MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Health), Harriet Sergeant (Centre for Policy Studies), Dr Jonathan Fielden (British Medical Association), Dr Tom Coffey (The New Health Network), Dr Gill Morgan (NHS Confederation), Dr Peter Carter (Royal College of Nursing)
Olympia Balcony 1, The Winter Gardens, Blackpool
This event is part of the Health Hotel.
17:30 - 19:00 - Is the health of the nation built on the morale of NHS staff?
(In association with the Work Foundation)
See above for synopsis.
Speakers: Steve Barnett (NHS Employers), Will Hutton (The Work Foundation), Dr Jonathan Fielden (British Medical Association)
The Stretton Hotel, Blackpool
19:45 - 21:00 - Taking the temperature: can public services save the planet?
(In association with the Local Government Association and the new economics foundation)
See above for synopsis.
Chair: Charles Clover, Environment Editor, Daily Telegraph
Herald Suite, The Savoy Hotel, Blackpool
This event is part of the Climate Clinic.
