Patient and user engagement in the delivery of virtual care

2020 saw a huge leap in the delivery of virtual health and care, with encouraging lessons for the current crisis and beyond. But has the speed of innovation been at the expense of inclusive people and patient-centred care?

In this free online event we explored what we can learn from the innovations that have accelerated during the pandemic and how we can align patient and user involvement in the development of future virtual health and care solutions.

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Event partner

This event was held in partnership with NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit.

If you're interested in partnering with us on an online event please email Chloe Smithers or call her on 020 7307 2482.

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Speakers

David Maguire

Senior Analyst, The King's Fund

Tara Donnelly

Chief Digital Officer, NHSX

Graham Prestwich

Lead for Patient and Public Involvement (part time), Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network

Preeti Mehta

Senior Project Manager, Digital Transformation, South Central and West CSU

Marco Francis

Technology Enabled Care Lead, Bristol City Council

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