Digital Health Summer Schools
16-17 July 2026, University of Nottingham

The premier NHS IT leadership event helping current and aspiring digital leaders deliver the shift to community, digitisation and prevention.

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“Exceeded my expectations with excellent networking opportunities, supportive suppliers and top-notch speakers.”

Morgan Thanigasalam, Associate Chief Clinical Information Officer, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS FT

Why Attend

Hands-on leadership workshops led by experienced NHS digital leaders
Skills bootcamps on business planning, project management, benefits realisation
Tech masterclasses to sharpen your digital know-how with Network sponsors
Engage with national leaders for the latest guidance and priorities
NHS leadership teams sharing where real impact is being delivered
Interactive sessions with plenty of opportunities to compare challenges
Networking & social programme – reconnect with the community and make new connections

Previous Speakers

“Summer Schools is a fantastic forum to meet colleagues, share our experiences, thoughts opinions in a safe space.”

Una Rice, Associate Director of Digital Transformation, NHS Gloucestershire ICB

“An excellent opportunity to network with peers, share knowledge, and explore innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery.”

Dawn Greaves, Associate Director of Digital Transformation, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

“I left feeling reconnected – not just to the work, but to the community. I now return to my role with renewed energy, clarity, and a sense of direction.”

Kate Hunt, Head of Digital Programmes, NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB

Past attending organisations include:

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
NHS England
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Salford Royal NHS FT
Salisbury NHS FT
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS FT
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS FT

Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT
Aneurin Bevan Health Board
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Frimley Health NHS FT
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS FT
Humber Teaching NHS FT
Hywel Dda Health Board
Lancashire and South Cumbria ICS
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT
NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
NHS England
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Salford Royal NHS FT
Salisbury NHS FT
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS FT
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS FT

Thanks to our sponsors

Summer Schools is exclusively for members of the Digital Health Networks

The Digital Health Networks is the most inclusive community of leaders, at all levels of their careers, dedicated to promoting digital health through discussion, networking and knowledge sharing.