In brief
The NHS is facing the most significant financial challenge in its history. The confirmation that the health budget will increase in real terms over the course of the parliament is good news for the NHS, although this is unlikely to be enough to keep pace with demand for services and cost pressures.
This conference explored the implications of the changing policy and political environment and considered how a coalition government might deliver a more constructive approach for those working in the NHS and leading health care organisations.
Presentations and talks from the conference
Anna Dixon – where is the NHS now?
Anna Dixon, Director of Policy at The King's Fund, reviews the achievements of the government and the NHS over the past 13 years.
Ben Page – The NHS, the election and after...
Ben Page, Chief Executive at Ipsos MORI, explained how the public view the NHS and the election at the Future Challenges for the NHS conference.
Chris Ham – What are the challenges for the NHS?
Chris Ham, Chief Executive at The King's Fund, asks what the future holds for the coalition government and the NHS.
Questions from the floor
Chris Ham, Ben Page and Anna Dixon take questions from the floor at the Future Challenges for the NHS conference at The King's Fund.
Panel debate
We ask four health and social care experts what the incoming government means for the NHS and what should the government’s first priority for the NHS be?
Future challenges for the NHS: looking ahead to the next five years
Candace Imison, Deputy Head of Policy at The King's Fund, blogs about the conference and how the government could respond to the health care issues that arose from it.
Programme
Programme
Opening session
- Where is the NHS now?
Dr Anna Dixon, Director of Policy, The King's Fund - Analysing the outcome of the general election
Ben Page, Chief Executive, Ipsos MORI - Challenges for the NHS
Professor Chris Ham, Chief Executive, The King's Fund
- Chair: Professor John Appleby, Chief Economist, The King's Fund
Session two: Expert panel
- What does the incoming Government mean for the NHS?
- What should the Government’s first priority for the NHS be?
Panel members
- Robert Creighton, Chief Executive, NHS Ealing
- Professor Steve Field, Chair, Royal College of General Practitioners
- Malcolm Lowe-Lauri, Chief Executive, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Jeremy Taylor, Chief Executive, National Voices
Speakers
Speakers
- Robert Creighton
Chief Executive, NHS Ealing - Dr Anna Dixon
Director of Policy, The King’s Fund - Professor Steve Field
Chair, Royal College of General Practitioners - Professor Chris Ham
Chief Executive, The King’s Fund - Malcolm Lowe-Lauri
Chief Executive, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - Ben Page
Chief Executive, Ipsos MORI - Jeremy Taylor
Chief Executive, National Voices
