This session took place at NHS Providers' Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) and explored how mental health collaboratives are approaching the future and what else might be needed to make the most out of the opportunities ahead.

Chair:

• Dr Ify Okocha, Chief executive officer, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Panellists:

• Claire Murdoch, National director for mental health, NHS England
• Kelly Barker, Interim chief operating officer, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Amy Wattingham, Lead lived experience practitioner, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust