Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 09:45 - 16:00 |
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Chaired by Judy Oliver
- Understand, at a strategic level, how the NHS works, how the different organisations are structured and how they relate to each other
- Understand the challenge of commissioning services
- Understand the relationship across the health sector between the public, private and third sectors and between the NHS and the public
- Understand the way in which organisations are governed
- Understand how NHS structure relates to Central, Regional and Local Government
- Consider what the future might hold
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The venue for this event has been confirmed as The Guoman Hotel, Charing Cross. Directions can be found by clicking here
This course will be facilitated by Judy Oliver
09:15 - 09:45
Coffee and registration
09:45 - 10:00
Chairman's Welcome and Introduction
10:00 - 11:30
An overview of the NHS
- NHS politics and the impact of coalition government reforms
- What does commissioning mean in practice?
- What is the role of PCTs in managing the market and how is this changing?
- What will the new role of GP consortia be?
11:30 - 11:45
Coffee
11:45 - 13:00
The health economy
- Commissioning by providers of NHS-funded services
- How do organisations relate to one another in the health economy?
- What are each organisation's respective roles and responsibilities?
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 14:45
NHS governance
- Who is in charge?
- What is the leadership structure?
- What influence do the public have?
14:45 - 15:00
Coffee
15:00 - 15:45
What does this mean for your department / organisation?
15:45 - 16:00
Closing Remarks and End
Course Rates Central Government / Private Sector £ Charities / Councils / Trade Associations / NHS Trusts / Emergency Services £
Please note that discounts are available for early registration and multiple bookings, for more information please call 0800 542 9440.
If you do not wish to book online, please fax back the form below to this number 020 7484 4950.
"Great course - good pace - really interesting" Marketing Manager, McNeil Nutritional
"I would rate this course as one of the best courses I have attended...in terms of trainer knowledge and training style" Alison, Health Service Ombudsman
"The health economy – very interesting and thought provoking. A lot of information but participation made it easy to follow and absorb" Research Officer, ONS
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