Can the NHS App finally become the digital front door?
18 March, 10:45am, Digital Transformation Stage
The NHS App is now used by 34m users to view records, book appointments and order prescription refills. Hear from the NHS Trust CEO leading NHS App on what next and how it can empower citizens.

Prof Joe Harrison, National Director, NHS Digital Channels, NHS England; and Chief Executive, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT

Lessons from Synnovis: recovering clinical services following cyber security attacks
18 March, 12:15am, Cyber Security and Infrastructure Stage
In June 2024 a ransomware attack on Synnovis, the Pathology provider for Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT (GSTT) and King’s College Hospital NHS FT (KCH) severely disrupted clinical services across London for months, leading to thousands of cancelled operations. In this Rewired deep dive session learn from Denis Lafitte, CIO, KCH and GSST and colleagues. They’ll discuss the attack, its impact, their response and crucially the key lessons for everyone working the NHS from the attack.

Denis Lafitte, CIO, King’s College Hospital and Guys’ and St Thomas NHS FT

Digital transformation case studies session: Improving patient flow 
18 March, 16:45am, Digital Transformation Stage
University of Manchester will share insights on integrating patient-generated data into the NHS. NHS Humber Health Partnership will reflect on their first year in one of the most challenged regions of the UK and how digital transformation is enabling them to do things differently to improve the lives of their citizens and staff. Medway NHS FT will share their experience of being the national leaders on electronic Bed and Capacity Management System and Care Coordination.

Dr Sabine van der Veer, Senior Lecturer in Health Informatics, The University of Manchester
Andy Haywood, Group Chief Digital Officer, NHS Humber Health Partnership
Nick Sinclair, Chief Operating Officer, Medway NHS FT

Digital Leapfrog from the Fenns Deep Dive: EPR across four trusts
19 March, 13:30am, Leadership and Teams Stage
The lead NHS CEO and SRO will detail how four trusts have come together to collaboratively procure EPR to underpin future patient care across the East of England.

Alice Webster, Chief Executive Officer, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS FT
Dr Ed Prosser-Snelling, Chief Digital Information Officer, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS FT

A local federated approach to population health management
19 March, 14:30am, Integrated Care Stage
Hear how under Joe Rafferty’s stewardship, Mersey Care NHS FT has become a pioneer in leveraging data to enhance patient care and operational efficiency by providing real-time insights to enable more agile and informed decision-making. Joe will be joined by colleagues from partner NHS organisations.

Joe Rafferty CBE, Ex CEO, NHS Mersey Care