Event

Watch: Dame Linda on maintaining hope and sharing wisdom

On 19 April, the Health and Care Women Leaders Network hosted a fireside chat featuring Dame Linda Pollard on maintaining hope and sharing wisdom.

General information

Time
19 April 2023 17:00 - 18:30 GMT
Audience
Open to all

Speakers

  • Sam Allen
    Samantha Allen
    Chief executive of North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB)
  • Tracie Jolliff
    Tracie Jolliff
    Head of Inclusive Leadership and System Development, NHS England NHS England
  • Dame Linda Pollard
    Dame Linda Pollard
    Chair, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds Teaching Hospitals

About the event 

On 19 April, the Health and Care Women Leaders Network held its first fireside chat featuring Dame Linda Pollard. The conversation was led by network chair, Samantha Allen, and deputy network chair, Tracie Jolliff.

During the event, Dame Linda Pollard discussed her career journey and shared insights on the biggest obstacles she had faced as a woman, how she navigated them, and how she best recovered from mistakes. She also shared her learning on being more inclusive and equitable in your practice, as well as what inspired her.

Delegates had the opportunity to: 

  • learn from an exceptional leader in healthcare
  • explore the importance of maintaining hope and sharing wisdom, particularly in challenging times
  • gain valuable insights and new perspectives
  • feel motivated and inspired
  • learn and grow in their career.

Health and Care Women Leaders Network

Delivered by the NHS Confederation, the Health and Care Women Leaders Network is a free network for all women working across health and care.

Join the Health and Care Women Leaders network and follow us @hcwomenleaders.

Watch a recording of the event below