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It was a pleasure to attend the @nhsproviders.bsky.social Annual Conference last week.

You may have seen our short film on the main stage talking about the incredible potential of working with your NHS charity.

Find out more on our website at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk. #NHSP25

Daniel said: "There is so much for GMMH to be proud of. Thank you so much to Tony, Karen, Marc, Karolina, Rufus, Loveness, Carl and Alison for such a brilliant visit."

📸 Read Daniel’s reflections in full 👇
bit.ly/49lMCRi

GMMH is making real strides, including:
🔵Virtually eliminating its legacy 150+ out-of-area placements.
🔵The trust has also made significant progress in reducing the number of patients with no criteria to reside.
🔵GMMH is the biggest recruiter of mental health patients into clinical trials.

Our chief executive @danielelkeles.bsky.social visited North View, one of the main inpatient sites for Greater Manchester Mental Health #NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) located in Crumpsall.

A fantastic two days in Manchester for the @nhsproviders.bsky.social annual conference. IMPOWER's James Swaffield shares reflections from our panel session in latest blog: bit.ly/4oFVN3K

Also as part of the Q&A, Jim discussed:

🔴 Upcoming industrial action
🔴 The newly announced Advanced Foundation Trusts and what that status means for providers
🔴 Financial targets
🔴 Diversity in leadership and tackling racism to support the NHS workforce.

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Taking questions from the audience, Jim further discussed the challenges in leadership retention.

He reinforced his commitment to restructure processes that both allow for better progression and support new leaders.

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"You've done a fantastic job so far".

Jim reflected on the complicated challenges trust leaders are currently facing.

He shared why leadership is a priority during the next phase of the #10yearhealthplan and praised the work leaders are doing to implement the plan.

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NHS England's chief executive speaking on stage at the podium for our Annual Conference and Exhibition.

In our final #NHSP25 plenary, NHS England's Sir Jim Mackey discussed his medium term priorities.

Read the thread to see highlights from his session

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@pplthinks.bsky.social's Claire Kennedy, Simon Morioka and @england.nhs.uk's Dr James Kent reflected on culture and behaviour – seeing people as individuals and communities.

"Neighbourhood health drives the three shifts… it's about behaviour change, not just contracts or forms."

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🗨️ Resident feedback: "In cycle two, I was asked the questions that really mattered to me."

A reminder that curiosity and compassion are as vital as data. Co-location, collaboration and a single point of contact helped remove barriers and improve patient experience.

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Image of conference chair (Sky News anchor) Gillian Joseph, speaker (joint chief executive of PPL) Claire Kennedy, (joint chief executive of PPL) Simon Morioka, (national adviser, strategy directorate, NHS England) Dr James Kent on stage, with a video on the projection screen featuring participants of the Neighbourhood Health Simulation, at NHS Providers' Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025.

This afternoon we heard more about the Neighbourhood Health Simulation which ran alongside #NHSP25.

A powerful look at how neighbourhood health and patient-centred design can transform the #NHS, with insights gathered over two days of simulation. #NHSP25 @pplthinks.bsky.social

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Wes Streeting at NHS Providers annual conference 2025

Wes Streeting ended his keynote by announcing the next steps in #NHS reform:

🔷 New neighbourhood contracts
🔷 Advanced Foundation Trusts
🔷 Integrated Healthcare Organisations

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Wes Streeting at NHS Providers annual conference 2025

The afternoon of day two of #NHSP25 kicks off with a keynote speech from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting.

He starts by thanking #NHS providers for their achievements over the last year.

Image of conference chair (Sky News anchor) Gillian Joseph, speaker (chair at NHS Providers) Sir Terence Stephenson, and speaker (chair at NHS Confederation) Lord Victor Adebowale) on stage at NHS Providers' Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025.

Our second Annual Conference plenary session featured a compelling conversation on leadership, purpose and resilience.

NHS Providers chair Sir Terence Stephenson and @nhsconfed.org chair Lord Victor Adebowale shared their journeys as #NHS leaders and explored what that means today.

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Panellists listening to audience question in breakout session 'Enabling and accelerating the adoption of research and innovation'.

It's been brilliant to hear how how trusts are embedding research as a core part of clinical practice and strategy in this morning's breakout session.

Thanks to all our brilliant panellists!

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Full audience at our #DeliveringWithPartners session with @taradonnelly.bsky.social Freda Bhatti and Paul Little as they share how North East Essex leaders are improving neighbourhood health and care through Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, tackling challenges across systems.

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Delivering with partners session with Andrew Davidson.

What do #NHS boards need to know about the Employment Rights Act?

Insightful #Deliveringwithpartners session from @hempsons.co.uk Andrew Davidson on what the reforms mean in practice and action boards can take.

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Delegates sat for a session with NHS Charities Together, featuring a live illustrator.

Our next round of #DeliveringWithPartners sessions are taking place!

@nhscharitiestogether.co.uk are exploring how entrepreneurial income-generation and philanthropic partnerships are helping the NHS deliver differently under continuing budget constraints.

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Hearing about the benefits of the use of #ambientvoicetechnology at a truly valuable session on #AI thanks to @nhsproviders.bsky.social #NHSP25

Image of panellists and delegates at this year's Annual Conference and Exhibition Breakfast session, featuring IMPOWER.

Image of panellists and delegates at this year's Annual Conference and Exhibition Breakfast session, featuring York University with The Health Foundation.

Who's ready for day two?

We're kickstarting with two brilliant sessions from @impower.bsky.social and @yorkuniversity.bsky.social with @healthfoundation.bsky.social, exploring how integrated neighbourhood care and management innovation are shaping a more effective NHS.

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#nhs #nhsp25 | NHS Providers ✨The first morning of our Annual Conference and Exhibition set the tone for two days of challenge, learning, and inspiration. From our opening address to lively debates on leadership, innovation, and...

Taking inspiration from the conversations @nhsproviders.bsky.social
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🎬 That's a wrap on #NHSP25!

Hundreds of leaders came together for insights, inspiration and collaboration! Highlights: Daniel Elkeles, Claire Murdoch CBE, IBM on #AI, and the Neighbourhood Health Simulation.

We’re just getting started - more tomorrow👉 https://bit.ly/4dvCR2V

Image of speaker (former professor of organisation and policy development in long-term care at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) Dr Henk Nies, conference chair (Sky News anchor) Gillian Joseph, and speaker (clinical reader in public health innovation at Imperial College London) Dr Matthew Harris on stage at NHS Providers' Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025.

🎉 Our final plenary session of the day explored international perspectives on neighbourhood health.

@news.sky.com's Gillian Joseph and panel unveiled the positive impact this care approach is having in the Netherlands, Wales, Canada and Brazil through tried and tested approaches.

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NHS Providers Annual Conference and Exhibition | Connect with NHS leaders Join NHS Providers’ flagship conference and exhibition. Hear from health leaders, explore key issues, and connect with NHS peers, policymakers, and partners shaping the future of health and care.

"Neighbourhood health is a whole person, whole population model that meets people where they're at."

Stay tuned for more learnings from the live simulation on day two of the conference #NHSP25 ➡️ bit.ly/4dvCR2V

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Claire Kennedy of @pplthinks.bsky.social shares feedback from participants from the live simulation so far, a first for #NHSP25 🌟

💬"I'm not looking for perfection, I'm looking for support and permission to try something new."

💬"I am learning so much about what we need to do differently."

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Rebecca Richmond of Optum touches on the three things needed to create a collaborative culture:

🤝Working together meaningfully, sharing risk and learning.
📈Using data to identify what can be stopped and how to reallocate resources.
🤔Decision based evidence making.

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“Trust is at a premium, you need to start with places people know and trust.”

@andyburnham.bsky.social reflects on why neighbourhood health matters and what implementation looks like in practice.

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⚖️"There's more to explore with co-production, where should it be delivered, and what it should look like."

Nichola Thompson touches on the importance of co-production in delivering more tailored patient experience.

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