Throughout Virtual Summer School 2021, we’ll be showcasing some of the diverse members of the CCIO, CIO and CNIO Networks through five-minute leadership video diaries, exploring the leadership challenges and experiences of digital leaders from across the NHS. Join us on 15 – 16 July to hear Network members reflect on what it means to

Simon Bolton will make his first keynote speech as the CEO of NHS Digital on day two of Digital Health’s Virtual Summer School, 15-16 July.  Speaking at 9am on Friday 16 July, the former Test and Trace CIO will outline the priority areas to deliver on his ambition for NHS Digital “to be at the

The full programme has been published for Virtual Summer School 2021. And as we look beyond the immediate crisis to NHS recovery, what is needed next from current and future digital leaders in the new NHS? How can hard won digital-gains from the pandemic be secured? The programme examines what are the next challenges on

Diana Kennedy, chief technology officer of Bupa and Professor Maureen Baker, chair of the PRSB, have been confirmed as keynote speakers for Virtual Summer School 2021 Diana, who has held several IT leadership roles for major brands including BP and British Gas, will discuss how building the digital foundations at Bupa will help accelerate the

Dame Clare Gerada, the former chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners and senior partner at digital pioneers the Hurley Group practices, is the latest high-profile speaker confirmed for Summer Schools 2021. One of the UK’s best-known GP leaders, Dr Gerada will speak about the tensions inherent in leading the rapid digital transformation of primary

NHSX’s digital dream team of Dr Simon Eccles, Dr Natasha Phillips and Sonia Patel have all been confirmed as speakers for the Virtual Summer School 2021, 15-16 July. Sonia, Natasha and Simon will each host dedicated workshops exploring the evolving challenges of digital leadership in the NHS and the continued development of local leaders in

The Digital Health Summer Schools 2021, 15-16 July will take the pulse of what it means to be an effective digital leader working in the fast-changing NHS, following 18-months of Covid-19. The programme will provide CCIO, CIO and CNIO network members the opportunity to network and reflect what it means to lead on digital, explore

Inspirational speakers; patient advocate, surgeon, and breast cancer survivor Liz O’Riordan and Professor Mary Dixon-Wood of THIS, Cambridge University, have been announced as the opening keynotes for the Digital Health Networks Virtual Summer School 2021, 15-16 July. Their focus will be how digital tools are enabling radical redesign of health and care services to put

To get the most out of the forthcoming Virtual Summer School , we are asking all attendees to log on to our virtual platform and familiarise themselves with the features at least one week before the event. Log on now to: Organise your agenda across the two days Edit or update your profile Discover all

Virtual Summer School is set to finish with a bang on day two, Friday 24 July, with two new amazing afternoon keynotes added to the programme. Dr Ben Goldacre MBE, renowned journalist, author and government advisor on better uses of data and technology is joined by Prof Liam Smeeth, professor of clinical epidemiology, The London