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Digital Boards Leadership Network

10 December 2025

10:00 - 12:00

Online via Teams

  • Digital

Overview

Gain the latest guidance on digital transformation. 

Our latest network meeting is your opportunity to reflect with other digital leaders across the country implications of the 10-year health plan and what it means for digital, your role and your organisation.

Why this matters

As the 10-year health plan enters its implementation phase, it's important to step back from the day-to-day to take the opportunity to reflect on recent developments and challenges to refresh your thinking to help you navigate priorities, adapt and grow. 

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

  • Share ideas and exchange learning.
  • hear presentations from communications 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.

 

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Agenda

Wednesday 10 Dec

  1. 09:45Waiting room open

  2. 10:00Welcome

    • Introduction and chair's welcome
      • Jason Bradley

  3. 10:05Session 1

    • Strategic policy update

      Our chief executive, Daniel Elkeles will explore the current political landscape, detailing the latest policy developments with analysis of their potential impact on the sector, with a focus on digital priorities.

      This session will also be an opportunity to share your reflections and participate in a Q&A.

      • Speaker

        Daniel Elkeles

  4. 10:30Session 2

    • The NHS 10-year health plan: opportunities and challenges for digital transformation

      Ming Tang will share insights on the 10-year health plan and its implications for digital leaders. She will explore the opportunities and challenges ahead, including aligning trust strategies with national priorities and leveraging technology to drive better outcomes across the NHS. 

      • Speaker

        Ming Tang

  5. 11:10Comfort break

  6. 11:20Session 3

    • Digital leadership in action: A chief executives' perspective

      Hear from Owen Williams, chief executive at Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust about how they are driving transformation to meet the shift from analogue to digital and how they are translating the 10-year health plan  into practical actions. Owen will share how it aligns with current local priorities, the challenges encountered, and the lessons learned along the way. 

      • Speaker

        Owen Williams

  7. 11:55Closing comments

Network chairs and speakers

Jason Bradley

Jason Bradley

Chief Digital and Data Officer

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Jason Bradley

Jason Bradley

Chief Digital and Data Officer

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Digital Boards Leadership Network co-chair.

Kate Warriner

Kate Warriner

Chief Transformation and Digital Officer

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Kate Warriner

Kate Warriner

Chief Transformation and Digital Officer

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Digital Boards Leadership Network co-chair.

Daniel Elkeles

Daniel Elkeles

Chief Executive

NHS Providers

Daniel Elkeles

Daniel Elkeles

Chief Executive

NHS Providers

Daniel is our chief executive, joining NHS Providers in May 2025. He brings over 30 years of NHS experience, having started his career on the NHS management training scheme in 1995. Daniel has held senior roles across acute, community, commissioning and regional settings, and has been an accountable officer since 2012. Before joining NHS Providers, Daniel was chief executive of London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, where he led major improvements in organisational culture and staff experience, resulting in the trust’s best-ever NHS staff survey results. He previously served as chief executive of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, where he oversaw the creation of a combined acute and community trust and helped lead the development of integrated care. Daniel is passionate about improving workplace culture and inclusivity, and is committed to supporting provider leaders across the NHS.

Ming Tang

Ming Tang

Interim Chief Digital and Information Officer

NHS England

Owen Williams

Owen Williams

Chief Executive Officer

Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust

How to book

Attendance is free, however you will need to book in advance to receive joining instructions to access the network. 

If you have any questions, or would like to be added to the mailing list to hear about future events and NHS Providers resources, please contact the Networks team.

Who should attend

This network is designed for all board executive and non-executive directors with an interest or portfolio responsibility for digital.

We also welcome attendance from CIOs, CCIOs and CNIOs.

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