Women in Health and Care: Thriving not Surviving

An opportunity to network with delegates and speakers.

Sam, will kick off the event by highlighting the day's focus and key themes. There will also be an opportunity to participate in an icebreaker activity and connect with fellow delegates.

Samantha Allen, Chief Executive of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board and Chair, Health and Care Women Leaders Network

Leaders from the health and social care sector will discuss the future of health and social care and its implications for women in the field. They will share personal stories and leadership journeys, highlighting the challenges they’ve faced and how they overcame them. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversation.

Samantha Allen, Chief Executive of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; and Chair, Health and Care Women Leaders Network

Sir Jim Mackey, Chief Executive Officer, NHS England

Samantha Jones OBE, Permanent Secretary, Department of Health and Social Care

This inspiring session will also feature women leaders from the health and social care system sharing their personal stories and leadership journeys, including the challenges they've faced and how they overcame them. It’s a unique opportunity to gain insights, ask questions and engage in meaningful conversation.

Chair

Helen Buckingham, Chair, National Voices

Panellists 

Sharon Toora, Lead Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist, Essex Cardiothoracic Centre

Fiona Tearle, Head of Health Intergration, Herfordshire County Council 

Speaker 3 - Information available soon.

An opportunity to network with delegates and speakers.

Choose one of the three breakout sessions to attend, focusing on your personal and professional development. If you're interested in more than one, the sessions will be repeated later in the day.

Breakout session 1 - Embedding compassionate cultures in health and care 

This interactive session will explore how leaders can cultivate environments that support wellbeing, resilience and growth for themselves and their teams. Participants will be guided through practical frameworks and real-world examples demonstrating how compassionate leadership and psychologically safe cultures can transform workplaces from survival mode into spaces where individuals truly thrive.

Amy Hobson, CEO and Co-founder, The Wellbeing Collective

Breakout session 2 - Managing behaviours and addressing inappropriate conduct 

Focusing on managing personal behaviors and addressing inappropriate conduct in health and care settings, this session is a facilitated discussion, guiding the group through scenarios and strategies for self-reflection. This approach aims to raise awareness of how individual behaviors impact team dynamics and patient care.

Speaker details available soon.

Breakout session 3 - More information coming soon

An opportunity to network with delegates and speakers.

Health and wellbeing expert Nicky will share insights and practical strategies for self-care and supporting those around you, fostering a culture where people thrive, not just survive. Discover how to build and sustain a healthy work-life balance, navigate the demands of home and professional life, and manage the pressures associated with high-intensity roles.

Nicky Lambert, Associate Professor, Department of Mental Health and Social Work

Choose one of the three breakout sessions to attend, focusing on your personal and professional development.

Breakout session 1 - Embedding compassionate cultures in health and care 

This interactive session will explore how leaders can cultivate environments that support wellbeing, resilience and growth for themselves and their teams. Participants will be guided through practical frameworks and real-world examples demonstrating how compassionate leadership and psychologically safe cultures can transform workplaces from survival mode into spaces where individuals truly thrive.

Amy Hobson, CEO and Co-founder, The Wellbeing Collective

Breakout session 2 - Managing behaviours and addressing inappropriate conduct 

Focusing on managing personal behaviors and addressing inappropriate conduct in health and care settings, this session is a facilitated discussion, guiding the group through scenarios and strategies for self-reflection. This approach aims to raise awareness of how individual behaviors impact team dynamics and patient care.

Speaker details available soon.

Breakout session 3 - More information coming soon

An opportunity to network with delegates and speakers.

Future leaders will share valuable insights on the challenges they have faced and the strategies they used to overcome them. They will provide their perspectives on effective talent management in the NHS, discussing what a strong and sustainable talent pipeline for the next generation could look like. Together, we will explore innovative ideas to enhance support systems that foster the development and progression of new medical professionals, ensuring a robust future for healthcare.

Speaker details available soon.

Learn about key reflections from the day's theme and insights shared, including the vital role of compassionate leadership in high-pressure environments. This session will provide actionable strategies for leading with empathy and aims to inspire you to incorporate compassionate practices into your everyday roles, fostering a positive impact on workplace culture and team dynamics.

Andy Knox MBE, Medical Director, NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

To close the day, Sam will share key takeaways, providing a powerful call to action for you to bring back to your organisation.

Samantha Allen, Chief Executive of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board and Chair, Health and Care Women Leaders Network