[Webinar] Achieving NHS workforce goals: strategies to meet the 2025/26 operational planning guidance
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into NHS England's 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance, focusing on actionable strategies for NHS organisations to meet workforce targets. We'll explore methods to enhance productivity, improve workforce deployment and ensure financial sustainability, all while maintaining high-quality care.
This session is designed for healthcare leaders and managers aiming to align their workforce planning with national objectives and drive meaningful change within their organisations.
Understanding national priorities: gain a comprehensive overview of NHS England's 2025/26 priorities, with a focus on workforce implications.
Enhancing productivity: learn strategies to achieve the mandated 4% improvement in productivity, including best practices and innovative approaches.
Financial management: discover methods for minimising organisational costs in line with delivering 30% reduction on agency usage.
Implementing digital tools: understand the role of digital solutions in transforming workforce planning and deployment.
Speakers
Sue Hodkinson | Director of NHS Partnerships, Patchwork Health
Sue has 20+ years of experience as a human resources professional in private and public sector organisations. As a former executive director of people and acute and specialist NHS Trust board member, Sue has extensive experience delivering organisational strategies, supporting colleagues and developing system thinking.
Richard Lucas | Head of Data, Patchwork Health
Richard is a versatile data expert, with 20+ years of experience in NHS workforce management across all staff groups. With a deep understanding of NHS human resource and workforce strategies, he has led multiple digital transformation programs with organisations across the UK and Northern Ireland, driving evidence-based improvements.
Lee Peart | Editor, Healthcare Management
Lee is an experienced health and social care editor. He led the launch of the magazine, Healthcare Management, in 2024 and is a regular contributor to The Municipal Journal. Previously, Lee spent 8 years as an editor of leading social care publications, has appeared on national TV and radio, and hosted major industry roundtable, panel and awards events.
