Women in health and care leading for change
We are delighted to launch the Health and Care Women Leaders Network annual conference, our first face to face event for three years!
Speakers
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Samantha Allen North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB)
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Dame Lesley Regan Womens’ Health Ambassador for England
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Simon Fleming International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance (IODA)
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Susie Ramroop Mindset Coach and International Speaker
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Charlie Brown Staff College
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Jane Jones Staff College
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Kate Jarman Milton Keynes University Hospital
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Lena Samuels Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
Delivered by the NHS Confederation’s Health and Care Women Leaders Network.
Join us on Tuesday 8 November for the networks sixth annual conference, hosted by our network chair, Samantha Allen, chief executive of North East and North Cumbria integrated care board (ICB).
We are delighted that this year’s conference will be face to face, we cannot wait to see you there. Everyone is welcome.
The conference this year will focus on supporting delegates personal and professional development and provide space for learning. The programme will also look at work underway within the sector and the network to progress gender equality, with a focus on women’s safety, women’s health, inclusive leadership and supporting creative disruptors.
On the day delegates will participate in an interactive programme including opportunities for networking, learning and developing. You will listen to inspirational speakers sharing stories and join lively debates and discussions on the issues currently challenging our sector and beyond including closing the gender health gap and improving women’s safety.
Programme
The programme will be updated as speakers and session leads are confirmed.
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9.30 - 10 am |
Networking and exhibition |
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10 - 10:05am |
Conference opens and introduction |
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10:05 - 11am |
Panel session and audience Q&A – Supporting creative disruptors Chair - Samantha Allen, Chief Executive, North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board or Simon Fleming
Acknowledging that to create positive change, activism and creative disruption are key tools listen to Sam and guests discussing what creative actions we can take to affect change for ourselves and others with protected characteristics, and how we ensure allies are protected when they step into the public forum to support us – what is the wrap-around care we can offer? How do we balance affirmative action with our responsibilities as leaders? |
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11 - 11.30am |
Keynote Speaker and audience Q&A – Dame Lesley Regan, Women’s Health Ambassador Getting it right for women and girls Hear Dame Lesley talk about her recent appointment as the Governments first ever Women’s Health Ambassador, and how she plans to make a real difference to women by addressing the inequalities that exist within the healthcare system and across society. |
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11.30 - 11.45am |
Break |
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11.45am -12:30pm |
Choice of one of three breakout sessions: These sessions to focus on the personal and professional development of our delegates 1. Inclusive leadership and modelling the behaviours Adam Doyle, Chief Executive Officer, Sussex Integrated Care Board (NHS Sussex) 2. Identify a life you love and have the confidence to go out and get it Jane Galloway, Quiet the hive |
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12:30 - 1:15pm |
Lunch & networking |
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1.15 - 2pm |
Choice of one of three breakout sessions: These sessions to focus on the personal and professional development of our delegates 1. Leading teams well Charlie Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Staff College and Dr Jane Jones, Staff College Faculty Member and Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Cardiff University Hospital 2. Getting the ICB culture right - What we are here to do? How do we develop the right culture to work together? How do we make the most of different perspectives from across the system, to provide us with new ideas and solutions? Lena Samuels, Chair, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board |
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2 - 2.15pm |
Break |
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2.15 - 2.45pm |
Keynote Speaker – Susie Ramroop. Mindset Coach and Author Be the leader you want to see Listen to Susie talk about how stories shape our identities as leaders and individuals, and how to reshape your narratives to empower you to grow, achieve and aspire. |
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2.45 - 3pm |
Launch of NHSProjectS Kate Jarman, Founder NHSProjectS, Director of Corporate Affairs at Milton Keynes University Hospital Kate talks about NHSProjectS, an initiative to support the personal safety of women working in the NHS. |
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3 - 3.15pm |
Shared learning presentation |
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3.15 - 3.25pm |
Break |
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3.25 - 3.55pm |
Keynote speaker and audience Q&A |
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3.55 - 4pm |
Close of conference Samantha Allen, Chair, Health & Care Women Leaders Network |
Why attend?
Over the course of the day, you will have the opportunity to:
- experience a combination of keynote, breakout and panel sessions
- gather tools and advice to guide you on the next step of your leadership journey
- gain inspiration and motivation from leaders and experts
- connect with other senior and aspiring leaders, both male and female, working in health and care settings.
Who should attend?
Our annual conference is aimed at members of the Health and Care Women Leaders network, the Confederation’s LGBTQ+ and BME leadership networks as well as leaders and aspiring leaders working in the health and social care sector, or working for organisations providing services to health and care.
Pricing
The price to attend is £200 + VAT.
In previous years many of our network members, particularly our aspiring leaders have needed to self-fund to attend the event. To make it easier for colleagues to join us at conference, we have just introduced a significantly reduced delegate rate for those in band 8a and below of £100. If you qualify for this reduced rate and would like to register for your place at the conference, please email us at womenleaders@nhsconfed.org.
We do have a limit on the number of places available, as such delegates will be offered a discounted place at conference on a first come first serve basis.
Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities
If your organisation would like to sponsor or exhibit at our conference, please contact Ross Edwards for more information.
Book your place
Registration for this event is now open and you can confirm your place by completing our online form.
If you have any trouble accessing the form, please email eventbookings@nhsemployers.org.
