We would like to thank our exhibitors and sponsors for sponsoring this meeting. This includes pharmaceutical companies AGB Pharma and Gedeon Richter (UK) Ltd. They have had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the sponsored symposia presentations.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
8:45 AM - 9:25 AM
Registration and exhibition
 
 
 
 
 
9:25 AM - 9:30 AM
Chair’s opening remarks
 
Victoria Vaughan Editor, Pulse PCN and Healthcare Leader
 
 
 
9:30 AM - 10:05 AM
Improving the place-based community mental health model

 

  • The patient journey and the challenges faced
  • How PCNs could accelerate the patient flow
  • Is there a role for technology and digital tools
Dr Kultar Singh Garcha Global Medical Director Flow Neuroscience, GP Partner, Hounslow Family Practice, North West London ICB
 
 
 
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
What can experience of the child health hub model teach GP leaders about neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams?
 
Dr Mando Watson Consultant Paediatrician, St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare, Clinical Lead, Children and Young People, Northwest London Integrated Care System, Co-founder, Connecting Care for Children
 
 
 
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Refreshment break
 
 
 
 
 
11:05 AM - 11:40 AM
Transforming patient access: an AI-powered solution for a more sustainable primary care model
 
Sharon Hanley Managing Director, Hanley Consulting
Sponsored by:
Transforming patient access: an AI-powered solution for a more sustainable primary care model
 
11:40 AM - 12:15 PM
Reshaping primary care with data

 

  • Navigating through QoF, IIF, CQC, local/regional ICS targets, changing regulations and rising demand from complex, multimorbid patients
  • Results/experiences from 34 ICS regions, best practices at 350+ practices 
  • New features including personalised questionnaires and remote monitoring
Dr Amina Siddiqui GP and Abtrace Partnerships
Dr Nausheen Hameed GP and Abtrace Partnerships
Sponsored by:
Reshaping primary care with data
 
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Special address
 
Stephen Kinnock MP Minister for Primary Care
 
 
 
12:55 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch and exhibition
 
 
 
 
 
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Digital transformation: creating the conditions for improvement

 

  • How do we do new things with diverse teams?
  • What are the right conditions for transformation?
  • How can you make it sustainable?
     
Dr Mayur Vibhuti GP Associate Dean, Kent and Medway Primary Care Training Hub, Chief Clinical Information Officer, NHS Kent and Medway ICB
 
 
 
2:15 PM - 2:40 PM
Referrals and Pharmacy First

 

  • Are GPs referring to Pharmacy First?
  • What happens after a PF appointment? 
  • Where do the patients go – are patients aware?
     
Emilia Kurdziuk PCN Clinical Pharmacist, Orpington PCN
Molly Moss PCN Clinical Pharmacist, Orpington PCN
 
 
 
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Refreshment break
 
 
 
 
 
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM
Is it worth recruiting ARRS GPs?

 

  • The negatives and positives of the scheme
  • How PCNs plan to use the ‘emergency measure’
  • How they think it should be developed or improved upon in the future
Dr Sian Stanley Clinical Director Stort Valley and Villages PCN, NHS confederation Reference Group member, GP Partner, Church Street Medical Centre, Bishops Stortford
 
 
 
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM
Panel discussion – The NHS 10-Year Plan – Inhibitors and Enablers
 
Professor Nicola Ranger General Secretary and Chief Executive, RCN
Dr Waqaar Shah GP Partner and Clinical Director for Ophthalmology, South West London Integrated Care System
Dr Mark Gaffney Chairman, Senior Partner (retired) Victoria Medical Centre Eastbourne, Clinical Director (retired) Victoria PCN
Nick Kaye Chair, National Pharmacy Association
Dr Sian Stanley Clinical Director Stort Valley and Villages PCN, NHS confederation Reference Group member, GP Partner, Church Street Medical Centre, Bishops Stortford
 
 
 
4:00 PM
Conference ends
 
 
 
 
 

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