The New Health Network Fringe Meeting at the NHS Confederation Annual Conference with Lord Philip Hunt, Health Minister and Professor Aiden Halligan, Director of Clinical Governance for the NHS 5.45pm - 6.45pm, Fringe Room 2, International Conference Centre, Manchester Few would argue that running the NHS around the needs and expectations of patients requires a fundamental shift in attitudes and behaviour of staff. But moving from talking about cultural change to making it a reality is a challenge for us all. The meeting will explore the practicalities of liberating creativity and innovation while minimising failure.
Patient gateways into healthcare can be slow, duplicating and inefficient.
Poorly designed systems waste resources and frustrate patients and professionals. April 1999 New Health Network launches New Health Network launched on 28 April with a 'sold out' Central London reception attended by over 150 delegates. The Network's first regional seminar generated a stimulating exchange of ideas from the 100 plus audience about the role which the acute hospital will play in the next 50 years and how the whole health care system will need to adapt to changing technologies, health needs and public expectations. The seminar was chaired by the Network's David Kerr, Professor of Clinical Oncology at Birmingham University. October 1999 London seminar with John Denham, health minister This seminar looked at the contribution that Primary Care can make to improving patients health in a community setting.