Overview
Explore the wider financial landscape
This network brings together financial and commercial leaders to give you the opportunity to reflect on recent sector developments, hear the latest policy updates and engage directly with senior leaders within the sector.
Why this matters
As the NHS evolves, so does the financial landscape leaders are operating in, bringing new opportunities and challenges.
This network provides an important opportunity to step back from the day-to-day pressures to reflect on the key issues facing you, your team and trust.
Operating under Chatham House Rule, this member-only network will provide you an opportunity to:
- Share ideas and exchange learning.
- Hear presentations from leaders and experts within the financial and commercial space on the latest updates and 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.
The network had a good range of quality speakers, an interesting agenda and a chance to network.
Agenda
Wednesday 9 July
12:00Welcome
12:05Session 1
Strategic policy update
A presentation and discussion on strategic policy issues and developments, sharing analysis on what these may mean for the provider sector.
Following the presentation, you'll have opportunity to engage in a Q&A.
David Williams
12:50Session 2
Financial flows, incentives and payment mechanisms to support neighbourhood health
Hear from the team at the Department of Health and Social Care leading on policy development on Neighbourhood Health. This will be an opportunity to discuss how financial flows can best facilitate and complement a neighbourhood health model.
13:30Session 3
Update from NHS England on the 25/26 financial ask
A presentation covering the operational and financial priorities for trusts in 2025/26, with time for a Q&A session.
Nicci Briggs
14:00Network close
Please note, our agenda is still in development for this event so session timings may be subject to change. We will share more details over the coming weeks of further sessions and speakers.
Network chair and speakers
Mark Orchard
Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust
David Williams
Head of Policy and Strategy
NHS Providers
Nicci Briggs
Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Operational Finance)
NHS England
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 anyone with responsibility for managing the financial accounts or commercial portfolio of their trusts. This includes:
- Anyone with responsibility for managing the financial accounts or commercial portfolio of their trusts including directors of finance/performance/corporate affairs/contracting/business development/commercial development/investments, chief finance officer and deputy chief executive.
- Interim/acting/assistant/deputy directors are also welcome to attend.