Mental Health Leaders Network
5 March 2026
11:00 - 12:30
Online via Teams
Leadership
Delivery and performance
Mental health
Overview
Explore common challenges and opportunities within mental health trusts and services
As the NHS continues to undergo changes, this network event is your opportunity to discuss your current priorities with fellow leaders in mental health trusts.
Why this matters
This networks provides you an opportunity to hear from key stakeholders and colleagues from across health and mental health services.
As the NHS is rapidly evolving do do do, it's important to step back from the day-to-day to take the opportunity to reflect on the key challenges facing your role, 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 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.
Very informative and engaging session.
Agenda
Thursday 5 Mar
10:45Waiting room open
11:00Welcome
Introduction and chair's welcome
Karen Taylor
11:05Session 1
Strategic policy update
A presentation on strategic policy issues and developments, sharing analysis on what these may mean for the provider sector and considerations for mental health leaders.
Following the presentation, you'll have opportunity to engage in an interactive Q&A.
12:00Session 2
Safe space discussion
Participate in a dedicated safe-space discussion held under Chatham House Rule to speak openly with colleagues from across the sector.
12:25Closing comments
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

Karen Taylor
Chief Executive
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation 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
- Chairs and chief executives of member foundation trusts or trusts providing mental health services.
- Interim, acting, assistant, deputy directors or non-executive directors are also welcome to attend.
- This event is open to any board director from a mental health trust. Please do share this invitation with colleagues interested in attending.