Overview
Gain insights on the issues impacting the sector
Explore how you can continue to shape the strategic narrative of your trust to strengthen value, community purpose and sustainability.
Why this matters
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.
Useful insights and honest discussions with a good range of participants.
Agenda
Tuesday 9 Sep
11:45Waiting room open
12:00Welcome and icebreaker
Chair's welcome
David Williams
12:10Session 1
Strategic policy update
Daniel will explore recent policy developments impacting the sector and share analysis on their impact. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share learning and challenges within a safe space with your peers.
Chief Executive, NHS Providers
Daniel Elkeles
12:55Comfort break
13:00Session 2
Hospital of the future
Rosie will join us to discuss her recent report on the Hospital of the Future. Within the context of the government's three shifts and the 10-year health plan for England, the report offers a vision for hospitals within a system orientated towards prevention and early intervention.
13:30Session 3
Working with local government
Martin and Nichola will join us to explore delivering neighbourhood care from a local authority perspective, including advice on how trusts can optimise relationships and engagement with their local authorities. The session will include an opportunity for Q&A and discussion.
13:55Closing comments
Chair's comments and reflections
David Williams
14:00Close
The agenda is currently in development. Please check back soon as we will share more details of sessions and speakers over the coming weeks.
Network chair and speakers

David Williams
Group Director of Strategy and Partnerships
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Strategy Directors Network chair.

Daniel Elkeles
Chief Executive
NHS Providers
How to book
Bookings will open soon.
Attendance is free, however you will need to book in advance of the event 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 strategy in their trusts including:
- Directors of strategy/planning/performance.
- Interim/acting/assistant/deputy directors are also welcome to attend.