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Chairs and Chief Executives Network

23 March 2026

10:00 - 16:00

In-person

BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JP

  • Leadership

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Overview

Hear the latest updates with colleagues from across the country

The Chairs and Chief Executives Network is an opportunity for you to reflect on key changes within the sector and discuss your challenges with peers and sector leaders.

The agenda will focus on the strategic and operational issues currently facing chairs and chief executives, with time for discussion, shared learning and questions with colleagues from across the provider sector. 

The next phase of the Network 

This meeting will also introduce you on NHS Providers' direction of travel of following our merger with NHS Confederation and the creation of a single membership body to represent NHS organisations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland more effectively. 

We will also outline plans to evolve this Network and our commitment to protecting the voice of providers. 

Join us in person to gain the latest insight, learning and practical guidance, and hear how the Network will evolve, including an early view of the membership offer from April. 

Why this matters

As the NHS is in a period of change as trusts adapt to deliver the three shifts and commitments of the 10-year health plan, it's important to take a step away from the day-to-day and catch up on the latest developments. 

Operating under Chatham House Rule, this network will provide you an opportunity to:

  • Share ideas and exchange learning.
  • Hear presentations from sector leaders experts on the latest innovative work in the sector.
  • Engage in interactive sessions to ask questions and share your thoughts.
  • Have open and honest discussions with peers in breakout sessions.

Always a helpful event. I leave with knowing I'm not alone in the issues I'm struggling with, helpful ideas for things to try and a renewed sense of optimism.

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Agenda

Monday 23 Mar

  1. 10:00Registration, refreshments and networking

  2. 10:30Welcome

    • Introduction from NHS Providers and NHS Confederation

      NHS Providers chair, Professor Sir Terence Stephenson, and NHS Confederation chair, Lord Victor Adebowale, will share an update on the new organisation following the merger of the two organisations, alongside reflections on the future direction of the Chairs and Chief Executives Network.

      • Sir Terence Stephenson

      • Lord Victor Adebowale

  3. 10:55Session 1

    • Strategic policy update

      A presentation from ‘NewCo’ on strategic policy issues and developments, sharing analysis on what these may mean for the provider sector, followed by an opportunity for Q&A.

  4. 11:40Comfort break

  5. 12:00Session 2

    • Exploring the strategic case for integrated health organisation (IHO) contracts

      This session will consider the opportunities and key considerations associated with the introduction of integrated health organisation contracts. Speakers will share insights on the case for population‑based contracting and learning from organisations developing integrated service models. The discussion will explore the opportunities presented by this new contract type, draw on practical lessons from previous and alternative approaches, and highlight the key challenges that may arise through early implementation.

      • Speaker

        Angela Hillery

      • Speaker

        Dr Pramit Patel

      • Speaker

        Peter Lewis

  6. 12:45Lunch

  7. 13:30Session 3

    • Beyond compliance: Leading a culture of quality across the NHS

      This session will focus on practical steps for embedding quality culture across organisations and systems, while addressing the challenges and opportunities of leadership in a changing NHS landscape.

      • Speaker

        Sir Bruce Keogh

      • Speaker

        Professor Aidan Fowler

  8. 14:15Session 4

    • Update from NHS England

      This session will provide an opportunity to hear from NHS England with an interactive Q&A to present them with your thoughts and concerns.

      • Speaker

        Sir Jim Mackey

  9. 15:00Closing comments and reflections

  10. 15:15Networking

Refreshments and lunch will be available, with opportunities to network throughout the day.

Network chairs

Sir Terence Stephenson

Sir Terence Stephenson

Chair

NHS Providers

Sir Terence Stephenson

Sir Terence Stephenson

Chair

NHS Providers

Professor Sir Terence Stephenson is Nuffield Professor of Child Health at UCL’s Great Ormond Street Institute. He chaired the UK GMC (2015 to 2018), the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (2012 to 2014), and was president of the Royal College of Paediatrics (2009 to 2012), and chair of the Health Research Authority until January 2025 and became chair of NHS Providers in February 2025. He was knighted in 2018 and has been a senior NIHR investigator since 2022. He has authored over 330 publications and seven textbooks, with £15m in research funding. He’s held academic and leadership roles in Nottingham and London, and has been an elected honorary fellow of 11 international colleges or academies.

Lord Victor Adebowale

Lord Victor Adebowale

Chair

NHS Confederation

Network speakers

Sir Bruce Keogh

Sir Bruce Keogh

Chair

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Sir Bruce Keogh

Sir Bruce Keogh

Chair

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Sir Bruce has had a distinguished international career as a cardiac surgeon. He has served on several public sector boards and was knighted for services to medicine in 2003.

Professor Aidan Fowler

Professor Aidan Fowler

National Director of Patient Safety in England and Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Department of Health and Social Care

Professor Aidan Fowler

Professor Aidan Fowler

National Director of Patient Safety in England and Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Department of Health and Social Care

Aidan's surgical training was in the South West after he graduated in medicine from University College London where he is now an associate Professor of practice.

Angela Hillery

Angela Hillery

Chief Executive

Northampton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Sir Jim Mackey

Sir Jim Mackey

Chief Executive

NHS England

Sir Jim Mackey

Sir Jim Mackey

Chief Executive

NHS England

Sir James Mackey took up the post of chief executive officer on 1 April 2025. He is a qualified accountant who joined the NHS in 1990. From September 2021 to March 2025, he was National Director of Elective Recovery at NHS England. From January 2024 to March 2025, Jim was chief executive of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He was also chair of the NHS Customer Board for Procurement and Supply but stood down on taking up this post at NHS England. From 2003 to 2023, Jim was chief executive of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, during which time (2015 to 2017) he was chief executive of NHS Improvement on secondment. He was knighted in 2019 for services to healthcare.

Dr Pramit Patel

Dr Pramit Patel

Primary Care Clinical Leader

Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System

Peter Lewis

Peter Lewis

Chief Executive

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

How to book

Attendance is free, however you will need to book in advance to receive event details ahead of the network.

If you have any questions, please contact the Networks team.

Who should attend

This network is designed for:

  • All chairs and chief executives of NHS trusts and foundation trusts.
  • Interim/acting/assistant chairs and chief executives are also welcome to attend.

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