Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024

Welsh NHS Confederation Conference will once again bring together health and care leaders and their teams for a day of inspiring sessions, shared learning, and valuable networking opportunities.

Join Health and Care Research Wales at the breakout session at 12:00:

Embedding research in NHS care – why it’s our duty of quality to patients

This session is supported by Health and Care Research Wales.

A thriving R&D culture is vital to transform NHS Wales and can be part of the solution by retaining staff and providing innovative and efficient treatments, as well as a vital income stream. 

NHS organisations actively involved in research see improved health outcomes and lower mortality rates. It is part of care – directly providing new treatment options. It is also an essential pillar of securing and maintaining University status, a key enabler in delivering ‘A Healthier Wales’ and crucially underpins the Duty of Quality.  

Health and Care Research Wales is driving to embed research into all aspects of health and care services in NHS Wales and for research to be embraced, integrated, and celebrated as a core part of the organisation’s culture.  

In this session, along with hearing about patients’ experiences of being part of a study, you can explore tangible ways to embed research throughout your organisation. You will also hear different perspectives on how the new national Framework for R&D in the NHS is working in practice by harnessing the influence of Independent Board member champions, specialty leads pioneering cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships across sectors.  

Session chair: Dr Nicola Williams, National Director of Support and Delivery, Health and Care Research Wales

Speakers:

• Carolyn Donoghue, Research Board Champion, Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board
• Dr Leighton Phillips, Director of Research, Innovation, and University Partnerships, Hywel Dda University Health Board 
• Professor Dean Harris, Colorectal surgeon, Swansea Bay University Health Board
• Ruth Crowder, Chief Allied Health Professions Advisor Welsh Government

About the event

You’ll have the opportunity to network with leaders and managers with the ability to lead and drive change in health and social care, as well as attend plenary talks and interactive workshops.

WelshConfed24 aims to share learning and best practice, encourage innovation, and provide valuable networking opportunities.

By attending WelshConfed24 you will:

• hear from inspirational thought-inspiring leaders from across the health and care sector and beyond
• have access to engaging sessions on key issues and important developments in health and care
• network with your peers
• leave inspired with ideas you can adopt and adapt within your organisation.
   

This conference is being run by the NHS Confederation if you have any questions, please contact the event team.