BHTA conference to explore how healthcare leaders are embracing integration and sustainability initiatives
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) is inviting industry leaders from across the healthcare and assistive technologies industry to find out how key public sector health and care commissioners and procurement organisations are embedding a culture of sustainability and driving the integration agenda through Integrated Care Systems and their partners.
With integration and sustainability redefining the business and procurement landscape, the BHTA is gathering some of the most senior leaders in NHS and government to share how these agendas are shaping procurement policy, and discussing what it means for suppliers.
Set to the dramatic backdrop of London’s iconic Tower Bridge, the BHTA Integration and Sustainability Conference on 22 September 2022 will enable attendees to obtain valuable insights into how health and social care providers are embedding integration and sustainability initiatives from those responsible for the setting and implementing policy.
“Health and social care integration and the push to net zero are two key areas where many of our members are looking for more insights and information,” explains Calvin Barnett, Head of Marketing and Communications at the British Healthcare Trades Association.
“Efforts to foster greater integration between the NHS and social care system are nothing new, but the pace of integration has rapidly accelerated over the past 12 months, particularly with the passing of the Health and Care Act.
“At the same time, the NHS and government have also set ambitious net zero targets, with the NHS planning to reach net zero across the emissions it can influence by 2045 – and plans to reach an 80% reduction by 2032.
“This means a transferring of commissioning responsibilities and a significant shift of procurement priorities which suppliers have to understand and adapt to. That’s the purpose behind the conference – to help companies navigate the new landscape by hearing from those leading the change.”
Exclusive insights
The one-day conference is set to see a number of high-profile speakers take to the stage and present their thoughts, ideas and experiences of embedding integration and sustainability initiatives. The chief executive and commercial director of NHS Supply Chain, the Strategy Lead at Foundations UK, as well as NHS England and NHS Improvement’s director of procurement, transformation and commercial delivery are confirmed.
The association has unveiled that David Lawson, the new Director of the Department of Health and Social Care’s MedTech Directorate, will be addressing the conference.
“We are delighted with the line-up,” continued Calvin.
“We have some of the most influential senior executives from NHS and government at the event, promising so fantastic content. Being able to announce David Lawson as a speaker is also fantastic, as he’ll presenting and also fielding questions during the Q&A panel, so the industry will gain a good idea of his views on some key issues.”
Queueing up for Q&A
Each speaker will take to the stage for 25 minutes to share their insights, experience and expertise on a specific integration and sustainability.
Themes covered on the day will include a deep dive into integration of health and social care in England and what role sustainability has to play, the impact of integration on the commissioning/provider landscape, the delegation of powers from NHSEI and councils to Integrated Care Systems, as well as the circular economy and the focus on recycling.
The conference will also include two 25-minute panel discussions, where delegates can raise their questions directly to our panel.
“The interactive aspect of the conference presents a rare opportunity for suppliers to uncover information that could inform and shift their business strategies,” says Calvin.
“With so much transformation taking place in the health and social care sector, the panel Q&A will give our audience to put questions to those at the heart of driving this change.”
In addition to the presentations and panel discussions, delegates will also be given the opportunity to network with other business leaders over refreshments and lunch throughout the day.
Also, the BHTA’s new CEO, David Stockdale, will be hosting a lunchtime meet-and-greet session, where delegates can discuss the industry’s association and put their questions directly to him.
“We would certainly encourage anyone interested in building their knowledge of the procurement and policy landscape to attend. It will be a brilliant opportunity to align your business with the agenda of those setting out procurement policy across health and social care providers,” adds Calvin.
“Plus, it is a wonderful opportunity for us as an industry to show senior public sector leaders the important and fundamental role that the industry plays in the delivery of products and services.”
The BHTA Integration and Sustainability Conference 2022 takes place at The Tower Hotel, London on 22 September 2022 from 9.30am – 15.45pm. It is open to both members and non-members of the association, and booking to attend is now open. Find out more by visiting here.
