Primary Care Conference
Speakers
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Kriss Akabusi MBE Olympic athlete, world champion, motivational speaker and corporate coach
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Richard McCann iCAN Academy
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Matthew Taylor NHS Confederation
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Ruth Rankine NHS Confederation
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Dr Amanda Doyle OBE NHS England
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Dr Claire Fuller Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System ICS
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Professor Aruna Garcea Leicester City and Universities PCN
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Philip Johns Coventry and Warwickshire ICS
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Dr Shahed Ahmad NHS England
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Dr Nicole Atkinson East Midlands Ambulance Trust and Eastwood Primary Care Centre
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Dr Vipan Bhardwaj FRCHP Modality Partnership’s Wokingham Division
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Carley Bramley Healthier Fleetwood
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Olivia Butterworth NHS England
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Denise Campbell The Guardian and The Observer
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Clare Evans West of England AHSN
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Dr Sayanthan Ganesaratnam East Merton PCN
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Mark Gilbert Healthier Fleetwood
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Emma Whitty Haddock The Volunteer Centre, Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde
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Dr Andy Hilton Primary Care Sheffield
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Dr Rupa Joshi Wokingham North PCN
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Rakesh Marwaha Erewash PCN
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Vishal Mashru Leicestershire ICB Clinical Lead for Medicines Optimisation
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Dave McPartlin Flakefleet Primary (Happiest Primary School 2018)
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Professor Bola Owolabi NHS England
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Nathalie Skinner Fleetwood PCN
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Michael Smith Bolton GP Federation
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Dr Mark Spencer Fleetwood Primary Care Network
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Dr Sian Stanley Stort Valley and Villages PCN
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Sam Stone NHS South, Central and West
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Dr Mayur Vibhuti Kent and Medway ICS
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Sam Volpe ChronicleLive, the Chronicle, Journal and Sunday Sun
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Dr Mando Watson North West London ICB
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Dr Thomas Wyatt Healthier South Wirrall

Our event partners
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Programme
08:45 - 09:30 Registration, breakfast and exhibition
09:30 - 09:45 Welcome
Ruth Rankine, director primary care network
Professor Aruna Garcea, Leicester City and Universities PCN and chair of NHS Confederation primary care network advisory group
09:45 - 10:30 The Future of Primary Care
Matthew Taylor in conversation with Dr Amanda Doyle OBE, Philip Johns and Dr Claire Fuller
10:30 - 11:15 Keynote
Kriss Akabusi MBE: media personality, motivational speaker and businessman
11:15 - 11:45 Exhibition and coffee break
11:45 - 12:45 Breakout
12:45 - 14:00 Exhibition and networking lunch
14:00 - 15:00 Breakout
15:00 - 15:20 Exhibition and afternoon break
15:20 - 16:05 Keynote
Richard McCann: Ensuring your organisation has the mindset, culture and communication skills to grow and succeed, whatever its size
16:05 - 16:15 Closing remarks
Ruth Rankine, director primary care network.
16:15 - 17:15 Drinks reception for all delegates
In partnership with Optum
Over 400 primary care leaders booked to attend so far, with booking extended until midday on Monday 20 February
Primary care network members
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The deadline for premium members to request their complimentary tickets has passed, but members can still book at the highly competitive rate of £155+ VAT per person.
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Core members. Please book now at the highly competitive rate of £155+ VAT per person
Non-primary care network members
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Healthcare professionals - £395+ VAT per person
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Commercial businesses- £695+ VAT per person
What’s included with your conference pass?
- Main stage conference sessions live
- Q&As
- Access to breakout sessions
- Exhibition
- Networking
- Delegate guide
- Drinks, lunch and treats throughout the day
- Post conference drinks reception in partnership with Optum
Our commitment to accessibility and inclusion
We are committed to hosting an inclusive and accessible event that enables everyone to attend and engage fully.
- ETC Bishopsgate has induction loops installed, accessible toilet facilities, and assistance dogs are welcome.
- Whatever your requirements may be, please email primarycare@nhsconfed.org in advance of the event to tell us how we can support you to take part on the day.