Governor Focus 2024
9 July 2024
A conference dedicated to NHS governors
Our national Governor focus conference is the leading free event for NHS governors. This year's event takes place virtually on Zoom on Tuesday 9 July 2024.
Why attend?
Our programme is tailored to equip governors with skills to better support trusts in delivering high quality healthcare. Delegates will have the opportunity to:
- Share, learn, and develop their knowledge to better prepare for the future.
- Hear from expert speakers who are committed to maximising the governor role.
- Learn from their colleagues through the governor showcase.
Showcase
Application submissions for our showcase have now closed.
Tickets
We anticipate high demand for this event, and spaces are limited. Reserve your spot today to guarantee your place at our conference.
Please note that we will initially allocate no more than five places to each trust to ensure that governors from across the country are able to get the most out of the conference.
Programme
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Registration
10.00
Welcome and introduction
Welcome and introduction
Sir Ron Kerr will welcome delegates to our Governor Focus conference.
Chair: Sir Ron Kerr, Chair, NHS Providers
10.15
Setting the scene – a national policy update
Setting the scene – a national policy update
Sir Julian Hartley will provide an overview of the key issues facing the provider sector, with a particular emphasis on those areas of greatest concern to councils of governors.
Chair: Sir Ron Kerr, Chair, NHS Providers
Speaker: Sir Julian Hartley, Chief Executive, NHS Providers
11.00
Showcase session one
Showcase session one
Further information will be available soon.
Chair: Sir Ron Kerr, Chair, NHS Providers
11.30
Comfort break (morning)
11.40
Plenary panel
Plenary panel - Governor support in a difficult climate
How can we strike the right balance between effectively holding to account our Non Executive Directors for the performance of the board and providing support to the trust at a really challenging time for the NHS?
We will be joined by various speakers from foundation trusts who will share their perspective on how governors can add value to the organisation.
Chair: Sir Ron Kerr, Chair, NHS Providers
Speakers: Selina Ullah, Chair, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Professor Joe Rafferty CBE, Chief Executive, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
12.25
Lunch
13.25
Showcase session two
Showcase session two
Further information will be available soon.
Chair: Sir Ron Kerr, Chair, NHS Providers
13.55
Breakout session
Breakout session
Governors will be invited to discuss topical issues.
14.35
Comfort break (afternoon)
14.45
Keynote plenary
Keynote plenary - Effective participation and engagement with our members
Our panel will discuss how can we improve both members participation and our general engagement with members which has proven to be a struggle for most trusts.
Our speakers will provide both an NHS and external perspective.
Chair: Sir Ron Kerr, Chair, NHS Providers
Speakers: Elliot Roberts, Director of Voter Interaction, Civica
Russell Gill, Head of Membership and Community Delivery, The Co-operative Group, and Chair of the Board of The Cooperative Academies Trust
15.30
Closing remarks
Closing remarks
Sir Ron Kerr delivers closing remarks for Governor Focus conference.
15.40
Conference close
Speakers
Elliot Roberts
Director of Vote Interaction
Civica Election Services
The mechanics and techniques offered and utilized by organizations to facilitate participation, and the understanding of the rationale behind voter media choices, have grown with rapid sophistication in recent years. Our in-house knowledge and exposure allows us to understand and map out voter behaviour and use data and control group analytics to maximize the number of participants in election processes.
Professor Joe Rafferty CBE
Chief Executive Officer
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Julian Hartley
Chief Executive
Ron Kerr
Chair
NHS Providers
Russell Gill
Head of Community Delivery
Co-op Group
Selina Ullah
Trust Chair
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
What previous delegates said
“I thought it was an excellent experience to be able to listen and gain insight from other people in similar positions to me.”
“Thank you for great event excellent networking opportunity.”
“Rich and stimulating interactive sessions really highly engaging and a lesson in themselves.”
“All credit to the organisation of the three days, very well attended, excellent information sharing.”
contact us
For more information please contact the Governor focus events team.