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Voting is now open for positions on the techUK Health and Social Care Council.
This year, we have seven seats that are up for election. techUK member companies should designate a representative to submit their vote. Each will then be able to vote for up to seven nominees, as there are seven seats up for election this year.
The Health and Social Care Council meets regularly to set the strategic direction for our Health & Social Care Programme, representing the wider techUK membership.
Nominees will be informed of the results of the vote in late November/December, after which the outcome will be made public.
Any queries concerning Council membership or the election process should be sent to [email protected]
Adrian Flowerday is MD of Digital Health solutions provider Docobo Ltd, who provide the DOC@HOME® remote monitoring platform supporting management of patients virtually in the community). A Chartered Engineer with over 30 years of experience developing technology based solutions for areas including radar, sonar, imaging and medical. His vision led to the development of Docobo’s DOC@HOME telehealth infrastructure as a qualified Medical Device. He has been passionately involved with TechUK for over 18 years, and served on the Health and Social Care Council representing SME’s. He became an NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellow in 2016 selected by Sir Bruce Keogh. He has led Docobo’s inclusion in G-Cloud, HSSF, SBS and SPARK_DPS Frameworks, and driven the use of DOC@HOME internationally.
As a pioneer of remote digital health (Telehealth) and Population Health Intelligence, with a passion to ensure that information captured is made available to all professionals involved in patient care, I bring a practical and balanced view of the market and the need for appropriate interoperability between telehealth and EPR systems. Telehealth supports direct engagement between patient and professional, and as such I support the council’s work with NHSE as the 10 year plan and drive to reduce waiting lists is realised. Remote Monitoring is high on the agenda and my 19 years experience allows me to present reality and advice. My work with our population health platform has given me deep insights to health utilisation across sectors. I have a passion to see innovative SME’s link with established players to help bring these new ideas and solutions to market. My contacts with colleagues in other digital health companies allow me to represent the views of the remote digital health and the health intelligence industries. My work, time and energy invested to date highlights my commitment to the Council and continuing to serve on the Council would bring this energy to the benefit of the Council and the wider healthIT industry.
I’m a Digital and Technology leader with over 30 years in Healthcare, Health Insurance, Banking and global Capital Markets, specialising in digital innovation across multiple support functions.
I’ve held executive technology and engineering leadership positions at Aetna International, Nuffield Health, BUPA, Oracle and JPMorganChase, driving product development, transformation and innovation across health and technology.
My current position is Group Development Director for the Health, Support & Care division at the Access Group, where I’m responsible for the overall vision, direction and delivery of our technology for this crucial group of customers, as they aim to meet the twin aspirations of digitisation and integration of health and care. My current focus is around virtual wards and breaking down siloes to streamline health and social care services.
I hold an Honorary Professorship at the UCL Faculty of Engineering (Intelligent Systems) and I have specific research interests in Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship.
I can bring expertise in technology and AI, focusing on how it can be used in health and care to create additional capacity, help clinicians to make more informed decisions, proactive interventions, and deliver better outcomes for people using services.
I’ve worked across four continents, advising an array of healthcare policy organisations, giving me exposure to how different healthcare systems operate. I can bring these various perspectives on multiple systems and geographical locations to the council.
As Group Development Director at The Access Group, my work and interests align closely with Tech UK’s Ten Point Plan For Healthtech, especially supporting the integration of social care through digital transformation. My remit covers the Access technology portfolio across healthcare, local government, residential and domiciliary care, spanning specialist areas such as service commissioning, social prescribing and telecare.
Working with an extensive customer base across both health and care sector, I can share insights on the challenges they face, success stories and future areas of focus.
As an individual, I am passionate about health and care and the impact we as technology leaders can have to support and help the industry.
By utilising existing technology, sharing best practices and encouraging collaboration between industry, the NHS, government, care suppliers and the end users, this will help create a service which evolves around the individual. Technology has the power to create a proactive, preventative approach to care delivery, giving workers the valuable data and tools they need to provide effective, efficient care.
Being part of the TechUK Council, I’d be keen to drive forward innovation in technology across the health and social care sector. Technology is currently underutilised across health and care, the TechUK Council has a prime opportunity to raise awareness of the value of technology, help influence policy and put technology at the forefront of care services.
Innovation in technology has the potential to streamline services, by integrating health and care solutions, we have the potential to save the NHS, government and care services time, resources and ultimately valuable budget which are always in short supply.
One way in which services can utilise technology is around virtual wards, ensuring the whole process of bed management, patient flow and the procurement of social care and home monitoring services, is connected. The NHS is increasingly introducing virtual wards to promote individuals to keep their independence for longer and safely receive the care they need within their home. Virtual wards have the potential to impact care on a huge scale; mental health services, primary care, secondary care and community services, will all be positively impacted if virtual wards are successfully, and widely implemented.
I have worked with both the public and private sectors for over 25 years specialising in public affairs, market access, finance, service design, implementation and development. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated high levels of proficiency in business growth, project management, performance improvement, benefit realisation and change management. I have successfully led award-winning large-scale projects, both in the UK and across Europe.
As Head of Market Access at Tunstall, I am passionate about shaping the role of technology in preventive care within social care, health and housing. My primary objective is highlighting the benefits of technology and resultant improvements for citizens, the workforce and the system. This aligns with my work leading the review, delivery, and development of client services, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement to deliver service redesign that is transformative and sustainable.
I am a Chartered Accountant, and have an MSc in Business Management.
I will bring my experience as an effective, constructive, confident team leader, who engages with senior managers and industry leaders across the health and social care sectors. I want to increase the profile and importance of technology-led health and social care on behalf of members. I have a clear understanding of the messages that need to be delivered by the Council and on behalf of the membership to the right audiences.
To support this, I am a highly capable decision maker with solid judgment and accountability that creates friendly, open and welcome dialogue. I have extensive knowledge of both health and social care having worked with local authorities, health partners, housing associations, charities and policy think tanks, whether that be designing and implementing services, chairing round table discussions or producing evidence-based research. I have a good understanding of European best practice, having worked with international colleagues, showcasing outcomes-based solutions and I often speak at conferences about the benefits of technology in health and social care.
I want to bring this, and more, to the Council. My passion, ambition, determination, drive, desire for system change and support for members to see technology solutions embedded and working across all levels of health and social care practice.
Never before has there been so much public interest in health and social care, whilst challenges have never been so great. I believe that technology has a major part to play in driving radical transformation in delivering health and social care system efficiencies, so citizen outcomes and quality of life are improved.
With extensive hands-on experience of establishing, delivering and advancing technology-based services across health, housing and social care, I understand how to gauge success, implement actionable plans and focus on substantive change. I am committed to bringing my knowledge, experience and insights from these sectors to support the Council in delivering its objectives, together with helping to inform Ministers, policy makers, the NHS, ICSs and local authorities about the benefits of technology, ultimately working towards enhancing the system and, most importantly, the lives of citizens.
As an advocate for technology-led health and social care reform, I champion the citizen centric exceptional solutions that techUK members deliver using digital technology. I want to help drive critical initiatives such as data driven decision making, digital inclusion, digitising social care, embedding standards and interoperability and supporting workforce development. I believe that when members succeed, everyone benefits.
I am passionate about advancing the interests of techUK and wholeheartedly support their endeavours. If elected, I am fully committed to facilitating and continuing the dialogue, leading constructive debates, challenging existing practices and exploring how we can collectively lead and influence reform, aimed at achieving the best outcomes on behalf of techUK members, the system and citizens.
Assad is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the IT and digital health sector. With a remarkable track record, Assad specialises in developing and executing go-to-market strategies, fostering new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and successfully leading digital transformation projects.
Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Healthcare at Mastek, a leading digital consultancy offering strategic services to digital health organizations, Assad thrives on collaboration with diverse and talented teams. Assad is passionate about empowering these teams to exceed their goals and expectations, leveraging expertise in Cloud, SaaS, CRM, IoT, and managed services to pioneer innovative solutions that enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare for millions of patients.
Additionally, Assad is proficient in managing strategic partnerships and holds the Microsoft Catalyst Partner Immersion Training certification. Assad's unwavering commitment to delivering value and impact to the NHS and other public sector clients makes him a distinguished leader in the field of digital health.
I am confident that my extensive experience and expertise in the IT and digital health sector will bring valuable perspectives and insights to the Health and Social Care Council at techUK. With over two decades of hands-on involvement in healthcare technology and digital transformation, I am well-acquainted with the unique challenges, trends, and opportunities in the industry.
My track record in developing and executing successful go-to-market strategies, managing key accounts, and leading digital transformation projects, particularly in the public sector, positions me to provide informed guidance and contribute to TechUK's mission. I bring a deep understanding of the nuances of healthcare technology, including Cloud, SaaS, CRM, IoT, and managed services. This expertise will be invaluable in shaping discussions and initiatives within the council.
As part of TechUK's work in health and social care, I am eager to drive forward several key priorities:
1) Digital Transformation: Promoting and accelerating the adoption of digital technologies in healthcare, ensuring that they are accessible, secure, and interoperable across the health and social care ecosystem.
2) Data and Interoperability: Advocating for data standardisation, sharing, and privacy to facilitate seamless information exchange, enhancing patient care and healthcare efficiency.
3) Innovation and Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration between technology providers, healthcare organisations, and public sector bodies to foster innovation and drive impactful solutions in health and social care.
4) Cybersecurity and Compliance: Emphasising the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and regulatory compliance to safeguard sensitive healthcare data and maintain public trust.
5) Patient-Centric Care: Promoting solutions that prioritise patient-centric care, improved patient outcomes, and the overall well-being of individuals accessing health and social care services.
By actively engaging in these areas, I aim to help TechUK continue its mission of advancing technology's role in improving health and social care outcomes, supporting innovation, and ensuring that the UK's healthcare system remains at the forefront of technological advancements.
Carla is the sector lead for Health & Social Care within AtkinsRéalis, a leading design, engineering, and project management organisation. A former member of the Royal Air Force, she transitioned from operating systems to delivering them following an enjoyable period bringing cutting-edge capabilities into service. Now a Chartered Project Professional, she is passionate about driving integrated, impactful, and responsible digitalisation of public services. In recent years, this has included business change, legacy replacements, capability development, and cyber transformation.
As a member of the Health & Social Care Council, she’ll promote a focus on building cyber resilience across the system, alongside bridging the gap between digitalisation and infrastructure to realise the benefits of SMART buildings. Carla will also advocate for new entrants to the health sector, seeking to reduce barriers to entry, such that the healthcare system has a ready pipeline of new thinking, new ideas and best practice.
1. Shaping strategic direction. I’ll bring over a decade of experience as a Chartered Project Professional delivering digital transformation in the Defence sector – which has included business change, system design, cyber security, and policy development. Admittedly, the links between Defence and healthcare might not be immediately obvious; however, I would emphasise the cross-over between data protection and securing classified data, or delivering new systems into a high tempo, operational environments where ‘down time’ costs lives. As a member of the council I would draw on my recent experience in the NHS alongside a depth of experience from other sectors, offering a different perspective to shape the Health & Social Care programme.
2. Bringing focus to health policy. A recent graduate of the University of Bristol’s flagship Public Policy Masters, I observed the reluctance of policy makers to draw on practitioners’ experiences when formulating policy. A missed opportunity which leads to policy which is unimplementable or approaches which fail to achieve the desired objectives. As a practitioner in digital transformation, with a depth of knowledge in policy making, I will seek to bridge this gap as a member of the council. Representing both sides with empathy, I’ll seek to act as a feedback loop to achieve end-to-end coherence between policy decisions and action on the ground.
3. Representing the broader membership. As a representative of AtkinsRealis, a relatively new entrant into the health sector, I have experienced the barriers-to-entry first hand. Within the council and the sector more broadly I would advocate for new and emerging entrants to the market. Constructively challenging procurement practices which unjustifiably exclude those who are new to the market but nevertheless can have a game changing impact. Thereby ensuring that that the healthcare sector has a ready pipeline of new thinking, new ideas and lessons learned from other sectors and wider industry.
• I would build on the great work started by TechUK to more closely align their Health and Social Care and Cyber Security programmes. By clarifying the relevance and role of cyber security within broader efforts to digitalise the NHS, we can ensure that security controls are built in from the outset – Secure by Design. In practice, I would seek to act as a cyber SME within the council with responsibility for making the case for security considerations beyond data protection; emphasising the benefits of proportional cyber security which protects patients, staff and services; offering practical insights for those developing strategy, policy and plans; and, acting as a conduit between the council and the wider cyber ecosystem.
• I would propose a specific focus on the intersection between digitalisation and infrastructure. These areas have grown organically as separately planned and funded activities; however, in the advent of Hospital 2.0, virtual hospitals, and emerging tech (AI) there warrants specific attention to identifying how and in what way one aspect should influence the other. The New Hospital Programme were aspirational in trying to bridge this gap within a single Programme Delivery Partner but have more recently separated digital integration. I assess this to be symptomatic of the challenges in the space and can see the value TechUK and its membership could bring to the discussion. By doing so we can realise the benefits associated with SMART buildings, such as reducing emissions, improving productivity and workflows, and enhancing workforce and patient experience.
An award winning commercial and technology lawyer at leading law firm Mills & Reeve, Charlotte advises health and care organisations on legal, commercial, and strategic issues relating to commissioning, contracting and collaborating.
Having worked on a range of health and social care projects from system and place-based integration and provider collaboration to electronic patient record procurements and digital health platform development, Charlotte works in partnership with clients to help them to navigate complex issues in order to deliver the desired outcome.
Charlotte is an advocate for innovation and transformation in the sector and in addition to her legal role at Mills & Reeve she proudly chairs pro-Manchester’s healthcare committee, co-leads One HealthTech’s Manchester hub and has been an elected member of techUK’s Health and Social Care Council for the past three years.
As a keen and passionate supporter of the health and social care sector, I’m driven to support the great work that is taking place across the country. I believe strongly that with the right approach, technology will be a key enabler in improving health and social care in the UK and globally.
With technology playing an ever important and exciting role, it’s necessary to understand the complex and unique environment in which this operates. As a lawyer working within the NHS and independent health sector as well as across industry, I understand the landscape and the nuances that come with this environment.
My experience working on system wide projects as well as with healthtech suppliers means that I am ideally placed to support the Council and the wider membership.
I’ve been on the Council for the past three years which has given me a great insight into what is being done and what more can be done. If elected I will continue to bring a legal and strategic eye and will:
* Provide insight into legislative changes & potential impact on the strategies of technology companies selling into the NHS and social care, including on the Health and Care Act 2022.
* Inform the Council and the membership on areas I am working on including femtech and women’s health and NHS digital transformation.
* Chair virtual and/or in-person roundtables and actively contribute to discussions on critical industry topics, such as the move to statutory footing for Integrated Care Systems and advancing the use of digital, data and technology at a local and regional level.
* Support the techUK Health and Social Care team in organising flagship events for the techUK members operating across health and social care, including the Health and Social Care Industry Dinners and the inaugural Health and Care Summit this year.
* Organise local events to provide a forum for key stakeholders in regional areas including the North to meet and discuss key challenges, outlining ambitions for the technology industry going forward.
* Work closely with the Health and Care team at techUK to provide market intelligence, helping to shape the organisation's strategy and ensure the Health and Care Council delivers on behalf of the wider membership and represents their interests accordingly.
* Leverage my other external positions such as working with One HealthTech Manchester and Pro-Manchester to raise awareness of the role that industry plays in shaping the future of digital health and care in the UK, fostering collaboration between the public and the private sector for the benefit of patients, the health and care workforce and our wider economy.
* Represent the Council and the wider membership at events such as HETT and Digital Health Rewired, and additional forums set up with/by NHS England.
If elected, I would seek to work with a small sub-group of the Council and the wider membership to create a neutral forum where ICS digital data and technology leaders can meet industry members to talk about the 'art of the possible' and what the future state of healthcare might look like.
The sub-group would look at current and future problems and work to address those with practical solutions. I believe we can and should learn from each other and so as part of the forum, I’d look to bring in global expertise (much like the inspiring presentation from Ricardo Baptista Leite at the techUK Health and Social Care Summit) in order to share lessons learnt from other countries. Ensuring that this forum is open to and inclusive of the wider techUk membership will also play an important role in being able to share experiences and learn from each other.
In order to ensure that the ideas developed at the forums are capable of being implemented, the forums would focus on funding backed strategies including virtual wards and women’s health hubs (by way of examples).
Daniel has held Director-level positions in the NHS and local government. His 30-year experience in and around the public sector also includes time in central government and the voluntary sector, after an early career at PA Consulting. He currently leads IQVIA's work providing data and and analytics solutions to health and social care clients across the UK and Ireland.
My experience spans health and social care, working both within the sector and as an adviser from consultancy and data organisations. In my current role, I lead all of the IQVIA's work for health and social care organisations at national and local level across the UK and Ireland, developing and delivering technology, data and analytics solutions that bridge the gap between healthcare and life sciences. My unique perspective across these varied sectors gives me a valuable insight into the issues the sector faces, and some of the solutions available to tackle it.
I started my career in central government in the early 1990s, working on health and local government policy, mainly focused towards advancing integration between health and social care. Decades - and many governments - later, policy-makers, service providers and advisers still claim integration as a key aim, although little real progress has been made. I strongly believe that the opportunities provided by Integrated Care Systems, alongside advances in technology and AI, finally provide a real opportunity to advance the debate.
My entire career from 1990 has been spent serving the NHS. I have worked within both large global IT organisations, BT, Mastek and TCS and smaller (but no less impressive) alternatives. Exceptional organisations who are going places!
My career at BT culminated in becoming Programme Director for the successful London LSP bid before moving on to head up BT’s Health and Government Market Development for Europe and the US.
I spent 9 years at Mastek heading up their Health and subsequently broader Public Sector business (retaining responsibility for Health).
I recently joined TCS as Client Partner, Strategic Engagements for Health, a better platform for growth I couldn’t wish for.
The time has been punctuated by serving as a Non-Executive Director within two PCT’s and a CCG (over 12 years) in the South-East and in working alongside the rest of the board through the rigorous “authorisation” process to become a CCG.
The challenges facing the NHS are well documented, I will:
1.) Ensure the needs of the NHS remain centre stage in all we do.
2.) Exploit my personal network, ensuring techUK remains relevant and on message by scheduling compelling events to surface current challenges that the supply side can help address
3.) Be tenacious in ensuring all supply side organisations have an equal voice and role, whether large or small
4.) Take a whole systems approach. These challenges can only be addressed by Health, Social Care, the Voluntary Sector etc truly collaborating
5.) Bring experience having served as a NHS NED and Deputy Chair of the Health Council
techUK needs a champion to represent all of the supply side. I will ensure this is so.
There is such an abundance of untapped talent in the SME market that I would want to harness for the greater good. The New Hospital Programme is a great example in laying the foundations for both large and smaller organisations to come together in addressing the many challenges facing by today’s NHS.
Increasing flow in hospitals, self-check-in, empowering the patient to care for themselves, assisted living / virtual wards are just some of the examples to bring the SME market to the table.
To ensure success however, it is essential that we look beyond the hospital walls and ensure that capacity is established within the intermediate and home care settings and in so doing, adopt an holistic approach.
A GP with over 20 years of technology, transformation, governance and systems experience in both the private and public sectors of health, social, medico-legal, and insured sectors. With extensive outcomes driven knowledge and successes that have reach thousands of service users daily, from common treatments, to complex rehabilitation, and from individual care to population based interventions. I have been both a commissioner, and separately a provider of services at scale. I am passionate about the value that technologies can add to health, care, social, and personal optimisation - and how these approaches can make the best use of stretched resources. Experienced in solutioning, product and project management, and delivery – sitting alongside a passion for sharing knowledge and facilitating curiosity in clinical, and peri-clinical colleagues. Medico-political, moral and ethical approaches underpin my desire to create thriving populations, where long, healthy, and actualised lives are the norm. MBBS MRCGP DFSRH
I have an unusual cross-over skillset - pre-medicine, I worked as a software engineer and solution architect. This provides a grounding to overlay extensive knowledge of health and social care systems, and to understand the opportunities and limitations for technologies. I have recently run AI and VR campaigns – resulting in a successful PoC which is now being adopted in the organisation – seeing total transformation of the way simulated environment training, and knowledge retention strategies are deployed.
I am currently mid-way through the SLA Level 7 (MBA) Senior Leaders Apprenticeship, and have just completed the Bitelabs Clinical Technology Fellowship program this summer.
I have experienced the challenges of commissioners, and the systems in which they operate, and can navigate complex health and social care environments. An example of which saw the strategy, and ultimate delivery of a unique MDT approach to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Long Term Neurological systems transformation in the region – reaching national recognition for its success.
I have built and deployed extensive algorithmic systems, and am familiar with Medical Device Regulation and Licensing, safety and testing approaches to healthcare technologies.
I have had extensive medico-political experience – having worked as a negotiator for the British Medical Association (EWTD negotiations, contracts, media and representation), including chairing multiple committees (GP Training, UK delegation to the PWG) and most recently for the Committee of Medical Managers.
I led transformation for an Occupational Health Business, been the Medical Director of the largest UK Patient Transport Provider, and been through commercial acquisitions (both viewpoints).
I see the fragmentation of systems and approaches as a huge hindrance – the competition for scarce resource, and the failures to make wise choices based on political terms of office. I would support techUK’s work to drive forward longer-term views, with smaller, more affordable incremental change, with clearly defined evidence bases, and outcome commitments. There is significant ‘fear’ in much of the public and private sector around technology, and how it may dilute or replace workforces, however this needs addressing – and colleagues to appreciate that it is a quality driving, and morally restorative benefits where stakeholder buy-in should be activated.
I would help to drive forwards the long-term strategies that would see population based systems thrive, and to be able to give real-world knowledge and experience to both the ‘how’ and the ‘why’.
I would contribute towards a strategy that sees provider (private and public) workforces empowered – thereby maximising the benefits provided to citizens. In particular, championing the benefits of cross-sector interaction (such as using employability or justice systems as a springboard to improve health or social outcomes).
I can create / support in whitepaper development, and am skilled in analytics, data science and proof of value concepts, which will help to demonstrate the impacts – either through real-world or synthetic twinned data, or using techniques to compare outcomes between populations, geographies or demographic markers. I’m very happy to discuss how I can support techUK’s agenda, and be most effective.
NHS medical doctor by background, Justin has 25 years of experience using technology and informatics to transform outcomes for patients.
He currently serves as Palantir’s Managing Director for Global Health & Life Sciences, and a non-executive director for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. He is also a member of techUK’s Life Sciences Working Group.
Justin holds voluntary roles as a trustee of the Faculty of Clinical Informatics and a member of the BCS Academy of Computing’s board, representing BCS on the management committee of the BMJ Health & Care Informatics Journal. He is a fellow of BCS, founding fellow of FCI, and a lead practitioner in FEDIP. He was previously an independent member of the NHS National Information Board.
Justin previously led population health management at Cerner, was clinical director at BT Health, and held roles at Accenture and Bupa.
I have actively supported techUK for many years. While chair of BCS Health we had regular partnership meetings and ran joint events including the tech start-up school for healthcare entrepreneurs, and have supported working groups on topics such as data accessibility. I am currently a member of the Life Sciences Working Group and its predecessor, Life Sciences Forum.
As Palantir’s Managing Director for Global Health & Life Sciences, I’d contribute the company’s substantial expertise in secure, multi-modal data integration and AI. Here in the United Kingdom, this has been gained through our role in the elective care recovery programme, providing our Foundry software as the platform that underlying the Care Coordination Solution in multiple trusts. Foundry also underpinned NHS England’s COVID-19 Data Store, supporting the vaccine roll-out and other aspects of the COVID response. In the United States, our software underpins a number of National Institutes of Health programmes, as well as a fast-growing number of U.S. hospital systems. My role at Palantir spans healthcare, social care and life sciences – experience will help keep a broad perspective across the breadth of techUK activities.
Beyond Palantir, I bring a rich background of experience across a broad range of informatics topics that can help inform techUK priorities, including in population health management, data and analytics, AI, research, telehealth, EPRs, health information exchanges, patient reported outcome measure programmes, and patient support programmes.
I have strategy and policy experience gained through roles at the BCS The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS), Faculty of Clinical Informatics (FCI) and with the National Information Board (NIB) – I can use this experience to help guide the Council and techUK on policy related matters.
I have deep roots and hold senior roles in health IT professional bodies and would help the Council strengthen its relationships with these groups to support its work on policy, training and other areas.
I have strong relationships with vendors across the health IT market, and have partnered with many of them. I believe my relationships and history in holding industry roles for 25 years, will help me to represent our wider membership in techUK, and to help actively engage all members in our work.
TechUK’s ten-point plan for healthcare remains a good guiding agenda, as it engages with the health and social care sector. The experience outlined above means I’m well-placed to contribute to this agenda.
I have a keen interest to help drive forward efficiencies for demand and capacity management in health and care at this time of great need, with focus on frictionless processes and integrating data to assist in routine operational and clinical decision making. I firmly believe if we get this right, we will together build the new post-COVID digital highway that will underpin how we introduce a breadth of medtech innovation, create an attractive environment for life sciences, and deliver on the promise of population health to improve outcomes of all who we serve.
A key priority will be providing new and emerging health technology firms with better access to the NHS and, conversely, providing the NHS with easier access to their innovation. The NHS shouldn’t compromise its necessarily high standards of security and data governance but, with the right technology and governance enablers, there’s more that can be done here.
A particular focus here will be to help drive forward AI – the NHS has a wide range of needs amenable to AI, and to large language models (LLMs) in particular. The potential benefits to NHS productivity and for patient outcomes are significant. Given its membership, there’s much that the Council can do to support the acceleration of AI adoption, in a responsible, secure and well-governed way.
I am Dr. Mustafa Ghafouri, a clinical data scientist whose career in medicine and data science is marked by leading innovative healthcare projects. Supported by a medical degree from Lancaster University and a postgraduate data science qualification from University College London, I've spearheaded the fusion of clinical expertise with technological prowess in my roles.
I have held key positions at notable organizations like AstraZeneca, Hitachi, Capgemini, and NHS Digital, contributing as a data scientist, architect, and strategist. My leadership has extended to key projects with NHS Scotland and Salford Royal, and collaborations with global pharmaceuticals like Takeda and GSK, enhancing patient care through strategic data application.
I am currently leading a data initiative at the MHRA in developing shared data for patient safety involving strategic partnerships with the WHO, FDA, and EMA, underlining my role in advancing global health through leadership in data-driven innovation.
An NHS medical doctor with 28 years of clinical experience. I have worked on large scale innovation pilots for the past 12 years spanning primary and urgent care, 111 and health in justice to help improve access for patients. I work for Content Guru which is part of the Redwood technology group and we provide Cloud solutions to the NHS at a national level as well as providing cloud contact centre solutions to many government industry sectors. I have a strong track record in innovation and the use of applying new technologies to help provide resilience to the NHS. I also have substantial experience in the assessment of clinical decision support algorithyms, clinical safety processes and the practical applications of Generative AI.
I will bring a lifelong passion for digital technology and substantial real world clinical experience to the council. I have broad cross-sector experience in health and social care as well as granular level of detailed knowledge about the digital health economy and all the opportunities and barriers that currently exist. I can also leverage the knowledge and support of my technology company internally that is a global provider of cloud communication solutions and provides the largest cloud contact centre solutions in Europe as rated by McKinsey. I have many industry contacts in the NHS and the digital sector and would aim to lobby policy makers to further the aims of digital innovation to benefit the NHS and social care systems at large. I am an authentic, positive and passionate person and believe I am capable of helping to drive change and influencing in a positive and strategic way.
I will be keen to support tech UK's ambitions in this sector and drive forward change and help use my voice to reduce any barriers to technological innovation. We are on the precipice of an exciting new era that is heralding in generative AI. I would like to work to ensure that this technology is embedded across the NHS and public sector in a safe and effective way as soon as possible and help influence a a national level to ensure this happens.
Erika joined Sopra Steria as Managing Director of its health business, NHS Shared Business Services, in July 2020. NHS SBS is the country’s leading provider of corporate services to the NHS, employing more than 1,200 people and providing at least one service to every hospital trust in England.
Prior to this, she was Executive Officer of Capita’s people division, leading a 6000-strong HR outsourcing organisation through its transformation by redefining and developing digitally-enabled services to deliver a portfolio of consulting, technology and digital solutions, as well as building large-scale partnerships within private and public sectors, including the British Army’s Recruiting Partnering Project.
She has held executive and board roles in several other global and public sector organisations, including Axelos Global Best Practice, The Fire Service College and Manpower Group.
She is passionate about human potential, and holds a number of roles committed to the development of an improved and sustainable workforce across the UK’s Justice, Fire and Rescue, Local Government and Armed Forces sectors including Chair of the Skills for Justice Awards and The Workforce Development Trust.
As a proud member of the NHS family, but also part of the Sopra Steria group, I am privileged to have the unique perspective of being part of the NHS whilst enjoying the freedom and resources associated with a leading international technology company.
Via NHS SBS, Sopra Steria is responsible for the dissemination of over 90% of the country's healthcare budget. Our Integrated Single Financial Environment (ISFE) is the mechanism through which all commissioner funding flows, and our next-generation ISFE, which goes live in April, will be available to NHS providers as well as commissioners, bringing unparalleled efficiencies and economies of scale. We are also supporting the NHS on its journey towards more effective use of automation and AI.
My approach is very much a "system first" one - fully aligned with NHS England, and NHSE have supported us in developing and piloting our ICS offers.
I am personally passionate about the potential of technology to transform health and social care, and partner with some of the world's leading technology companies (including Oracle, Salesforce, UiPath and others). But I would never position myself as a technical expert. I believe the power of technology will truly be unlocked when combined with the true value of human potential. I can bring value in engaging stakeholders; understanding the factors influencing the market, including the barriers and the pain-points from perspective of the end-user and ensuring voices are heard - including those that might have previously been difficult to access or hear.
• The ICS agenda - specifically the potential of technology within a place-based model of health and social care.
• The benefits of digitisation and automation in the back and middle office - a huge amount of resources go into technology-enabled care, but too frequently, the NHS's corporate services rely on paper, Excel and webforms.
• My belief that the importance of interoperability between and within NHS organisations cannot be overstated is shared by colleagues in both the NHS and private sector. Finding practical ways of making this happen is vital.
• Data. Data-enabled decision-making is area where the NHS back office has a long way to go before it catches up with the front line. The NHS urgently needs to effectively harness the potential of data in areas such as HR, procurement and finance.
• Human potential. How to effectively unlock the potential of everyone working in or supporting healthcare to ensure technology can be utilised as efficiently and effectively as possible.
I have worked in the health sector for over 30 years. As Head of Digital at the BMJ, I created its first startup investment arm, which still supports emerging health tech. I mentor a health startup, guiding it from the initial seed stage to readiness for scaling up.
As an elected patient governor at University Hospital Southampton, I advocate for patient autonomy. My own healthcare journey, marked by a heart condition, gives me intimate knowledge of the challenges and the potential of the NHS.
Now, as a Managing Director at Zaizi, I help health, social care, and civil service organisations transform care through digital, data, and upskilling staff.
I'm passionate about overcoming barriers, taking user-centric approaches, and empowering patients through digital. With my background (civil service, NHS, and private sector) and a leadership style rooted in trust and empowerment, I will bring vast experience and energy to this important role.
I will bring a unique mix of experiences and viewpoints to the Health and Social Care Council.
Having worked as a digital leader at University Hospital Southampton, I understand the challenges and opportunities facing the healthcare sector. I created its first-ever digital strategy and have worked with clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and the digital/ IT team. I will use this knowledge to push for innovative solutions that empower patients and improve outcomes.
As an elected patient governor at the hospital, I represent community needs at board meetings and hospital governance groups. This experience shapes my view on what policies and programmes best serve patients and healthcare staff.
I also participate in various activities to represent and advocate for the broader sector's needs, taking part in forums, events, and contributing thought leadership content. With my networks and relationships, I will actively contribute to the council's leadership and activities.
My experience in the private sector, working for Zaizi and leading digital transformation for public sector clients like the Home Office, Department for Levelling Up, and NHS, also informs my approach. I believe public-private sector collaboration can generate new ideas to tackle complex health and social issues.
Ultimately, I want to advocate for digital citizen empowerment in healthcare. My vision is for preventative, personalised and digitally-enabled services that give patients control. I will work passionately for policies that make this vision a reality.
My passion is putting patients first. It isn't about technology. The technology is there to help us deliver great care to patients and citizens.
Less tech talk, more on patient impact: Empower patients, health and social care institutions to use data and information to drive good outcomes. The technologies — AI, machine learning, algorithms, etc. — are means to that end. Discussing tech first can seem cold and make citizens worry. We need to focus on the benefit to patients, then determine what helps achieve it.
Improve procurement and commercial practices: Often projects are looked at separately and in the short term because of the way they are funded, whereas much of digital transformation is long term. We must transform this and back agile working — break tasks into manageable chunks aligned to financial control/budgeting and underpinned by tangible outcomes.
Building digital skills: We need multidisciplinary teams with digital experts at the strategic table. Often digital is separate and projects fail because of that lack of input. We need to facilitate that cultural change in the NHS.
Some other conversations I’m passionate about driving forward:
Standardising APIs and data schemas across trusts to enable seamless information sharing and break down silos
Robust identity and access management to ensure that patient data is only shared with their consent
Ensure digital healthcare is inclusive and incorporates those who are less digitally aware by taking a user-centric perspective.
Facilitating partnerships between the NHS and industry to learn from those who have solved similar problems
I hold the position of Head of External Affairs at Healthcode, with lead responsibility for external engagement with stakeholders, including transforming the use of technology within hospitals and by clinicians. I build relationships with stakeholders such as the DHSC, NHS England, BMA and other healthcare professional representative bodies. I am well respected within the industry and a vocal advocate of the use of technology to support healthcare professionals in delivering safe and timely care. Before joining Healthcode I was the CEO of AIHO – the trade association for independent/private healthcare, raising the profile of the independent sector and giving it a voice in the media, government and broader healthcare sector.
Prior to this I was the CEO of the Hansard Society, a political research and education think tank. In addition, I have worked in education, and had roles at the Red Cross and Age UK.
I am a confident, highly motivated individual with 20 years of senior management experience, 10 years of which in private healthcare. I believe I have the background and experience to support the HSC Council in promoting the interests of members operating in the HSC Technology Industry.
I am very familiar with the process of influencing Government and other relevant bodies to inform policy and reform, having successfully led strategic campaigns on political education, parliamentary reform, independent healthcare and most recently on the use of technology to support healthcare professionals and organisations in delivering safe and timely care.
I have a friendly yet professional disposition and I am a confident public speaker, having delivered numerous, well received keynote addresses at industry conferences. I am comfortable with meeting and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences and regularly meet with senior colleagues from private medical insurers, private hospitals, associations representing private healthcare professionals, DHSC, and NHS England.
I would relish the opportunity to join the HSC Council, to support techUK and contribute to raising awareness of technology in the healthcare sector. Specifically, I would like to be the voice of those who deliver or receive private healthcare (organisations or individuals) and use my knowledge of the independent/private healthcare sector to support and inform techUK’s strategic thinking and influencing efforts. I believe growing technological developments will continue to afford techUK and its members an ideal opportunity for growth and influence in the coming years.
2020 was a year where there was significant change in both the NHS and private healthcare systems’ approach to adopting technology and innovation.
I would welcome the opportunity to help drive forward techUK’s work in prioritising interoperability and data. I was responsible for ensuring that Healthcode signed techUK’s interoperability charter and would be keen to raise awareness of the Acute Data Alignment Programme (ADAPt - now sitting in NHS England Transformation Directorate) within techUK, its membership and wider stakeholders. The purpose of ADAPt is to protect patient safety through appropriate, secure and robust information sharing, across the NHS and private sector – ensuring there are common standards for collecting data and information across all (NHS and private) hospital care.
techUK’s aim to showcase best practice examples through developing a ‘Best Practice’ programme is to be admired and I would look to contribute and raise awareness amongst the private sector - where techUK members' work has improved patient and staff experience by facilitating interoperability.
Through my work with Healthcode and DHSC, I have also engaged with a number of Integrated Care Boards – in particular in regions where the NHS elective recovery taskforce is utilising the private sector to help reduce waiting list times. Fostering collaboration and interoperability are key themes within techUK and ones which I would like to support techUK in driving forward.
Fiona is Director at Mayden, the company behind iaptus, the market leading electronic health record (EHR) system which is used by over 100 NHS organisations organisations, covering over two-thirds of adult NHS Talking Therapy services. Fiona leads on the iaptus product development, features and partnerships. She holds a first class degree in Applied Computing and is in her final year of a part-time Masters in Healthcare Data at Cambridge University. As a BCS Fellow, Chartered IT Professional, CHCIO and FEDIP Leading Practitioner she is a leader in the health informatics profession and a product specialist. Shortlisted for Innovator of the Year in 2017, Fiona is a passionate advocate for what technology can do to support healthcare and holds a number of positions on national working groups that further key agendas, including interoperability.
My love of technology began with building computers in my bedroom. My passion for mental health care began whilst supporting University students. My career in healthtech began when I was able to do both - bringing technology to mental health services that changes what’s possible for clinicians and patients. I’ve spent the last 7 years contributing to that mission.
I am a company director at Mayden, a healthtech SME providing software and data analytics, with particular expertise in developing technology that supports the complex demands of NHS talking therapy services.
As a certified Healthcare CIO with the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), a BCS Fellow and FED-IP Leading Practitioner, my role at Mayden is to be connected with the technology and its day to day application within health. I am a vocal advocate regarding the future of healthtech, particularly the role that data will play in outcome focused care, the potential of interoperable eco-systems and the possibilities AI technology brings to make a real difference to patients.
As a health informatics professional leading within a healthtech SME, I can bring two, often under-represented perspectives: the challenges faced by SMEs in the health and social care landscape, and the opportunities technology can bring to community and mental health services.
My practical experience includes responsibility for our company partnerships which, alongside my technological expertise, provides good grounding for these perspectives. When combined with my enthusiasm and proactive approach, I would work with energy to represent those across the techUK membership to make positive change.
I’m actively involved with techUK Interoperability Working Group and in the recent techUK-led medical device regulation discussions where I have a particular interest in the emergent AI landscape within healthcare. These are two complex and evolving areas and I believe we will face many challenges as organisations for a number of years to come. The techUK Health and Social Care Council will play a vital role in ensuring we are best placed as an industry to respond.
My expertise, knowledge and dedication to delivering on the above is how I would bring further value to the Council, techUK members and the health and social care settings, clinicians and patients that we serve.
As a Managing Consultant within Capgemini’s Health and Care practice, we focus on delivering outcomes to critical challenges, particularly within the digital space. We work with organisations to enable flexible person-centric services, reducing friction between care organisations as they move into the newly formed structures.
Head of Strategy at Crown Commercial Services, I was responsible for creating and implementing their Health Strategy, was involved with the rationalisation of the digital commercial landscape and have expert knowledge on commercial health, digital capability and routes to market, with relationships at every level of the system.
With nearly a decade of experience in the market, I have links back into Government, understand critical challenges within the digital health space and the wider sector dependencies, and have worked across national programmes including the NHS Workforce Alliance and National Programme for IT, and was engaged in resourcing a number of EPR implementations across the country.
I believe in our NHS. I believe in the power digital has to make a fundamental shift in the way communities access care. I recognise the challenges that come with implementing new ways of working, new technologies or new pathways, and how there is so much more to it than just installing new tech.
As well as bringing a digital focus backed by the weight of a Global consulting group, I can bring a critical commercial view to all aspects of strategy planning, implementation and market view when it comes to national initiatives that relate simply to technology. With a strong commercial background across the health and care ecosystem, I can advise on the HOW of implementing major digital change,
I have excellent of the health and care space and have worked across the ecosystem for a long time. My relationships span across central functions to the ICS’s and both providers and local authorities across a place-based model.
My experience within the workforce space across the NHS will also bring value to the critical human aspect around successful digital transformation. My background in the Civil Service and relationships with teams that are driving innovation across the digital space, as well as those creating the right routes to market to purchase these services, I hope will bring a fresh angle to discussions and opportunities. I have a real passion for the sector and a real passion for improving patient pathways and outcomes by bringing the sector into the digital revolution.
I am keen to focus on the elements of the Digital Transformation in the NHS paper, published in June 2023, around ‘strong digital foundations’ and the roadmap that supports NHS organisations to implement foundational ‘core digital capabilities and skills that underpin safe and effective care… continuing that upward digital trajectory.’ With so many funded national initiatives focused on digital transformation, it’s critical that NHS teams have the broader capability and capacity to consider the effects of digital change on the wider system. I am particularly interested in the need for the development of a ‘national workforce strategy’ to focus on upskilling and driving future specialist Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) workforce capability.
I am also keen to bring commercial clarity to a rapidly changing digital marketplace and digital landscape across the health and care sector. It is critical that organisations of all sizes continue to have routes to market to drive innovation and best practice across the sector. Having spent over four years working with Crown Commercial Services and leading their health portfolio across the NHS provider market, I have expert knowledge of the NHS commercial landscape as well as ongoing relationships across NHS and Central Government commercial organisations. Staying close to the NHS England Commercial Strategy will be critical for all suppliers in this space as we move forward.
Guy leads System C’s healthcare division which is a British provider of health and social care EPR solutions in the UK one of the largest suppliers of software to both the NHS and local government. Guy is passionate about the power of digital enabled change to improve patient outcomes and workforce experience. Previously joint Digital Innovation Director for Health Innovation Manchester and Chief Digital Officer for the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership where he created the digital maturity framework which is now being rolled out nationally. He has an impressive background as a digital leader, with a proven track record for shaping and delivering some of the largest and most complex digital enabled transformation programmes in healthcare.
From a company perspective, I will bring the voice of System C, which is one of the largest British software suppliers to the NHS and local government. Our EPR software is in 30 Acute Trusts, and we have software deployed in all but 1 Trust nationally. From a social care perspective, our case management software supports over 60% of Adult and Social care organisations.
From a personal perspective, I bring a breadth and depth of digital healthcare expertise earned over a 30-year career in both industry and NHS. I have shaped and led some of the largest and most complex digital health transformation programmes. This has taught me to focus on the ‘problem’ before the technology and that the solution to the ‘problem always involves people, process, cultural and commissioning change. I have experience of all aspects of digital transformation, from strategy, operating model design, architecture, and scaled delivery.
I fully appreciate the ‘wicked’ problems faced in our health and care system and the need to pivot from reactive models of care focused on disease treatment to more proactive models that have a blend of prevention and early detection. To make this shift we need to understand the “whole person” and join up data across traditional organisational silos. I recognise that digital is the key enabler to make this change, but only if accompanied by the requisite people, process and culture change required to win the hearts and minds of busy frontline staff.
To achieve the seismic shift required to address the ‘wicked problems’ in health and care, it’s critical we harness the innovation and power of industry. As the largest British software provider to health and social care, I would like to be part of championing the voice and ideas of industry with a particular focus on the following areas.
• EPR transformation: As one of the largest EPR providers to the NHS and with our EPR modules such as pharmacy, electronic prescribing, electronic observations, and maternity platforms deployed in all but 1 Trust nationally we have a significant role to play in delivering the front line digitsation ambition.
• Maternity transformation: Our BadgerNet platforms runs all but one of the neonatal units across the UK and by the end of this year our platform will be managing over 50% of UK births with 200K mums using our PHR app every year. As such we have a pivotal role to play in the implementation of the Ockenden report and the transformation of maternity services.
• Health and Social Care integration: Our unique footprint in health and social care provides an amazing opportunity ‘join up care’ including identifying people in social care that are likely to deteriorate and be ‘stepped up’ to health care and to accelerate discharge from health back in to social care.
• Digital Maturity: As the thought leader behind the digital maturity framework now being rolled out nationally, I’m uniquely placed to support industry colleagues on the importance and use of the framework.
Over the last 25 years Heather has been at the forefront many of the UK's major public sector change management programmes and transformed health and care service provision through digital innovation. As a hands-on board member and advisor, she’s delivered paradigm shifts in the way that our patients access innovative health tech, and how our systems support innovation and disrupt the status quo.
As former managing director of Big Health (Sleepio and Daylight), the worlds leading digital therapeutics provider in mental health, she now provides strategic advice and supports the business to help millions back to good mental health. Today, she feels privileged to sit on NHSE’s commercial advisory board and was elected on the main Board of TechUK – representing both the SME voice and that of the health and med tech industry.
I have held senior roles driving digital health and care in government, the NHS and the private sector for over 20 years. I am currently managing partner for health and care at TPXipact where I joined in January 2022 having previously been Digital Transformation Director at NHSx.
I joined the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in 2017 and led the development of the digital strategy for DHSC. I worked on the development of the NHS App, the transformation of mental health services and was the SRO for NHS 111 Online. Through COVID, I worked on the vaccinations service, digitising social care, and led teams that created the messaging service for the 2.2million clinically vulnerable people and a digital health record system for those transferred from hospital to social care.
For the past four years I've been a Trustee on the Board of a national social care provider organisation.
All of me. My experience of working directly as part of a social care provider - helping the charity to navigate the challenges facing social care but also supporting it on its digital transformation journey. My experience and connections into the health and care system - be it the NHS or more recently to organisations like Skills for Care who I am leading work for on 'bringing more men into the care workforce'. Also my 20+ years of experience in leading digital transformation in the public and private sectors and the knowledge of what it takes to deliver change.
But most of all I will bring a deep and unwavering passion for improving services for patients, staff and care service users. My passion for inclusivity, fair access, digital transformation and better care. And I will bring my energy and my ability to galvanise those around me and to make things happen.
Better use of technology. Better working relationships between the pubic and private sectors. Better use of data to support care and technology to support staff and service users. I'd want to drive forward the opportunities around better data sharing - and more use of service design and impact modeling. Getting suppliers and buyers to see the bigger picture - redesigning services to meet the needs of people - not just implementing new, siloed technology in their care setting. I'd want to work to improve procurement - a critical but often overlooked opportunity to shift the dial on some of the challenges the system faces in using technology. I'd want to drive forward a user-centred approach to change - people first.
I lead Transform’s Research & Design Practice. Our mission is to design faster, better and seamless experiences, solving complex problems so customers and employees can do amazing things.
Our award-winning team comprises 300 staff and associates covering the full range of human-centred design skills. We have been recognised internationally with the 2021 Service Design Network Award; and 2019 Good Design Australia Award for digital health.
Prior to Transform, I worked in journalism including the BBC where produced and edited news programmes, including Iraq’s first post-war elections for the World Service and won a Sony Award for the Radio 4’s coverage of Rover’s collapse. I have a degree in East European studies and Masters degree in Human Rights, from UCL.
When not at work, I can be found at my daughters’ horse events or theatre shows and, when time allows, taking part in ocean swimming. I am also a qualified surf-lifeguard.
My aim in joining Tech UK’s H&SCC is to advocate for the importance of human-centred design in discussions on the future of digital health and social care services.
I can bring specific experience and learnings from a wide range of health & social care service design projects, including digital and technology transformations in:
- Major Acute Service Reviews
- Public health behaviour change
- NHS High Impact Innovations
- Mental Health strategies
- Family Nurse
- Private health care
I believe fundamentally that good design matters. In our rapidly changing world, it is vital that we nurture design communities with people at the centre – their experiences, insights and ambitions are the key ingredients that make good design, great.
More widely, I hope that my experience designing and delivering digital health services in outside of the UK, can also provide a distinctive insight on how we explore rapidly changing health and social care needs.
As a member of the Tech UK H&SCC, I would hope to support work on: public health and the role of digital in behaviour change; and universal design in ensuring digital inclusion in future health & social care technologies.
In designing Life Checks in Australia, we co-ordinated the engagement of five government departments in the programme. Our aim was to help drive better health in older age, focusing on digital inclusion, social connectedness, financial wellbeing and health outcomes.
Reviewing your ten-point-plan, the contribution of human-centred universal design could be significant in helping the committee achieve these aims.
I am a Principal at Netcompany, currently leading the Healthcare go-to-market strategy in the UK. My background includes a leadership role in engagement across the Wider Public Sector as part of the Cabinet Office Joint Venture, Crown Hosting. Prior to this, I spent 15 years of my career at Fujitsu, where I lead business development within the Healthcare and Local Government verticals. My academic achievements include holding an Executive MBA from Cranfield University.
Beyond my professional roles, I am deeply committed to making a positive impact in society. I engage in the tech industry through my active techUK membership; furthermore, I am involved in my local community, previously serving as a local councillor and school governor, and for the last seven years I’ve proudly served as a trustee for Homeless Link, where I have supported in enhancing the case management solution for homeless organisations to improve outcomes for their users.
I am passionate about the role that technology can have in improving the delivery of Health and Social Care in the UK – not simply technology for technology sakes but pragmatic, practical and sustainable transformation that gives benefits to patients, clinicians and the tax payer. I bring varied experiences across small and large technology organisations working with all aspects of health and social care from primary care, secondary care, social care and the broader health ecosystem of life sciences organisations.
As a former member of the techUK Local Public Services committee I have a clear understanding of the role that techUK can play in supporting customers and industry alike and will bring an inquisitive and challenging mindset of ensuring we make a tangible and practical difference to the tech industry and to the Health and Social Care sector in the UK. I will champion and be a spokesperson for the work of the Council to inspire both industry partners and Health and Social Care customers to engage, collaborate and value the outputs of the Council.
I am particularly struck and impressed by techUK’s power to convene, its ability to bring together tech industry with the public sector to drive collaboration, engagement and thought leadership. I would want to drive forward techUK’s work in championing not only technology solutions but the power of consortia, ecosystems of organisations that are working together across the public and private sector to bring improvements in some of the most challenging areas of health and social care. As a Council it is easy (and indeed necessary) to establish some quick wins in terms of driving the agenda forward but we must also be focussed on some of the more challenging problems facing the Health and Social Care sector today and form a point of view on the role of technology in moving the system forward.
Jason brings over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, technology, and strategy, having served in senior leadership and executive director roles across the public, private, and third sectors in various industries including Central Government, Energy, Healthcare, and Fintech. In healthcare, Jason has held senior leadership positions at NHS Choices (nhs.uk), Bupa, and served as the former CDIO of Benenden Health Group. Additionally, he has played a transformative role in organisations such as HMRC and Citizens Advice, showcasing his ability to drive change and innovation across diverse sectors.
Jason's passion for healthcare and technology extends beyond his professional roles. He actively contributes to the Health & Social Care working group at TechUK, demonstrating his commitment to shaping the future of healthcare. With a blend of experience, strategic insight, and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation, Jason hopes to being a fresh, impactful perspective to the council.
Leveraging my active involvement in the TechUK Health and Social Care working group, I bring to the table a robust background in healthcare, coupled with a deep understanding of the intricacies of large public sector organizations like the NHS, HMRC, Home Office, and DWP. My contribution extends beyond participation; I actively drive transformation and innovation within these settings. I am confident that this blend of experience and insight will offer a unique perspective and contribute thought leadership to the council.
My passion for healthcare and its future is profound, especially at a crucial time when the NHS requires as much support as possible. I am eager to be part of the vital process of shaping that future. What I offer is not just participation, but a genuine interest, enthusiasm, and dedication to making a meaningful difference.
I am eager to channel my passion and expertise towards bolstering TechUK’s endeavors in health and social care, with a particular focus on transformative initiatives that tangibly improve lives. My aim is to contribute to efforts that enhance support for social care, ensuring that individuals receive the timely assistance and personalised care they deserve.
A critical area I am interested in is reducing waiting times, a challenge that necessitates innovative solutions and streamlined processes. By leveraging digital tools and data-driven strategies, I believe we can significantly cut down delays, improving patient experience and outcomes.
Furthermore, I am keen on playing a pivotal role in developing an NHS app that goes beyond basic functionalities, creating a platform that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. This involves integrating comprehensive services, user-friendly design, and reliable resources to provide support and healthcare information exactly when it’s needed.
I am committed to changing lives, especially for those in dire need, by ensuring they have access to prompt, effective, and compassionate care. My involvement in TechUK’s health and social care initiatives would be driven by a determination to make a positive impact, bringing innovative solutions to the table and advocating for meaningful change.
I am the Director of Sales Engineering and Education at InterSystems, with over 40 years experience building and delivering software globally. Initially working for the Health Service as a developer, I have held a number of positions in both the healthcare and financial arena – including running my own consultancy – before joining InterSystems. During the last 20 years whilst at Intersystems I led the introduction of InterSystems Integration and Shared Care Record platforms into the NHS, as well as being actively involved with H7 UK, IHE UK, the PRSB and helped found INTEROpen.
I have been engaged with techUK in the Healthcare, AI and Cloud domains for a number of years and have been a member of the Leadership Council for one year.
Current areas of interest include interoperability, AI/analytics and am currently working to help define standards that support access to Health and Care information in an ageing society.
I bring a global perspective on health informatics, founded on a history of actively working within Health and Care standards organisations as well many Health care providers, both within the UK and internationally. I regularly meet with senior people within the NHS, as well as many partners of InterSystems, ranging from large software companies and consultancies to small startups; with a focus on how to more effectively create, enhance and deliver solutions into the Health and Care ecosystem within the UK. Accordingly, I can provide a consolidated perspective across a large number of Healthtec companies and in my time on the council so far I have looked to help address a number of of their challenges, as well as representing the opportunities that they create.
I would like to continue to promote the development of an open and accessible ecosystem for companies providing solutions to the NHS, and to advocate for the interests of both startups and larger companies who are looking to adapt to the changing ways of working within the NHS. I see a liquid data economy as being a key enabler for the introduction of innovation into Health and Care, supported by appropriate standards and a drive to continue to move towards the adoption of both culture and process that supports, simplifies and accelerates innovation.
With over 25 years’ experience in the architecture and delivery of national and international digital and data platforms across the Healthcare system and wider public and private sectors, Justin specializes in leading successful ‘end to end’ delivery of challenging, complex assignments and cross-enterprise initiatives.
Justin has led on the design and delivery of an innovative NHS wide digital service for exchanging patient safety events. Led by NHS England, the service uses advanced data sciences including Machine Learning to drive learning and insight to improves patient safety across the NHS. This service was awarded a Silver medal at the prestigious Global 2023 World Innovation Technology Services Alliances (WITSA) Awards in Malaysia.
Justin also leads Informed’s work with the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA), providing strategic advice and specialist resources to increase the Agency’s digital capability as it transitions from a focus on pandemic response to an enduring and extensive health protection service.
As part of techUK’s Health & Social Care Council I would bring:
I am a huge champion of interoperability in healthcare data, and I believe helping policy makers push forward that agenda can have practical, real-world benefits, putting patients in charge of their information and ensuring clinicians have rapid access to the data and information they need to provide high quality healthcare.
I will also draw on my experience of working at an SME to help further reduce barriers for introducing and embracing innovations from SMEs to drive improvements and transformation in care, and my experience of working with a wide range of partners and suppliers in consortia, to represent the views of the broader supplier community to health care policy makers.
I have a multifaceted career as a Senior Strategic Client Director at Oracle this is complemented by my strong clinical background, which uniquely equips me to bridge the gap between the healthcare and technology sectors.
After qualifying as a Radiographer, I worked in clinical practice for a number of years then moved into management in a private diagnostics unit within UCLH. After graduating with an MBA from Imperial I moved into Industry working for such as GE in their European Healthcare IT division and with Systems Integrators and EPR providers in Community and Mental Health and the Healthcare Technology Industry supporting Local Authorities and Social Care. This experience has allowed me to intimately understand the challenges and intricacies of healthcare operations, data management, and patient care. My clinical background instilled a deep appreciation for the critical role that technology plays in improving patient outcomes and streamlining healthcare processes.
I have a multifaceted career as a Senior Strategic Client Director at Oracle this is complemented by my strong clinical background, which uniquely equips me to bridge the gap between the healthcare and technology sectors.
After qualifying as a Radiographer, I worked in clinical practice for a number of years then moved into management in a private diagnostics unit within UCLH. After graduating with an MBA from Imperial I moved into Industry working for such as GE in their European Healthcare IT division and with Systems Integrators and EPR providers in Community and Mental Health and the Healthcare Technology Industry supporting Local Authorities and Social Care. This experience has allowed me to intimately understand the challenges and intricacies of healthcare operations, data management, and patient care. My clinical background instilled a deep appreciation for the critical role that technology plays in improving patient outcomes and streamlining healthcare processes.
Passionate about "digital transformation" in healthcare the comprehensive digitization and integration of healthcare processes, from patient care at the bedside to administrative functions supporting the delivery of healthcare services across providers.
• Digital Health Records (EHR/EMR): At the bedside, digital records facilitate real-time data access, reduce errors, and enable seamless sharing of information across departments and organizations.
• Clinical Decision Support: Tools that provide clinical decision support, helping with informed decisions about patient care.
• Linking Health and Social Care: Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring allows patients follow-up care, consultations, and monitoring from the comfort of their homes, reducing hospital readmissions and improving the overall patient experience.
• Revenue Cycle Management: Utilising technology for efficient revenue cycle management helping with budgeting, planning and cost allocation.
• Inventory and Supply Chain Management: Managing medical supplies and inventory helping ICS’s hospitals and clinics maintain the right levels of supplies, reducing waste and ensuring the availability of critical items when needed.
• Data Analytics and: Data analytics tools enable healthcare organizations to derive insights from the wealth of data collected throughout the patient journey. This data can inform clinical decisions, operational improvements, and strategic planning.
• Integration of Systems: Interoperability standards and Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) facilitate data sharing among the different healthcare providers and systems.
The NHS has embarked on this journey, it is incumbent upon Industry to facilitate and support them our expertise and technology to improve patient care across the health ecosystem.
Lauren has worked in and with the NHS for almost 20 years. She trained as a Physiotherapist, and then trained as an accountant with PwC specialising in public sector finance. She spent time as a Deputy Director of Finance and Performance in the NHS where she inherited IT and data services.
Lauren went back to consulting and spent 8 years at EY where she led the health data and digital team for UK&I. She has worked on understanding the mortality changes at Mid Staffs, major service reconfigurations and new hospital builds. She is FEDIP accredited and part of the FCI.
She then worked at BJSS for 4 years where she led the industry team who worked on nhs.uk, the NHS App, eRS and other national core systems.
Lauren is now Director of Consulting at Ethical Healthcare where she leads the delivery team helping the NHS to utilise and deploy technology.
Lauren previously sat on the council as the representative for BJSS for 3 years and therefore knows the duties and responsibilities of the council. She continues to work for a supplier agnostic advisory company and this helps with impartiality.
Her experience from a clinical and operational perspective as well as a technology agnosticism helps to further the cause of interoperability, standards and clinical and operational engagement as part of technology projects.
As a recovering finance professional, Lauren is keen that finance (including procurement) and technology and IT teams in the NHS work closer together to ensure modern ways of procurements are being brought to bear into the NHS.
As a champion for equality and diversity the key focus areas for Lauren if she were successful in her nomination would be
Tech agnosticism including helping the NHS avoid inappropriate vendor lock-ins
Promoting user-centred design and user testing in system selection, delivery and optimisation
Building the links between the technology and finance teams in the NHS
Helping suppliers and the sector to matchmake solutions and services based on a proper understanding of issues
Procurement - always procurement - how to help embed standards including interoperability into procurement processes.
How industry helps with NHS DDaT talent shortages in the short and medium term
Above all, Lauren brings a sense of humour and pragmatism when faced with the same issues we have been working on as a community for a long time.
I'm a Business Development Manager working with Hitachi specialising in the social care sector. Over my two most recent roles (Microsoft previously to Hitachi), I constantly immersed myself in the social care domain, working diligently to support and enhance the sector through technology adoption and now I’m able to use my experience to concentrate on supporting the industry.
My time at Microsoft and Hitachi has afforded me the opportunity to actively engage with the social care field, addressing the challenges it faces. I effectively demonstrated how technology can be a powerful tool in mitigating these challenges. Throughout my experiences at both companies, I witnessed the profound scope of digital transformations (particularly in Aberdeen) and its substantial impact on people. Collaborating closely with colleagues, I gained valuable insights into the sector's intricacies, understanding the vital importance of getting it right from the very start, during the design phase.
In light of my technical expertise and experience in the social care industry, particularly in digital projects, I believe I can contribute a digital perspective to the team discussions, fostering innovative questions and ideas. Many of the 10 strategies outlined in the report align with my abilities to facilitate valuable discussions within the board. For instance, I possess a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end lifecycle of the procurement and implementation process, encompassing both small and large-scale projects. This positions me to provide valuable support and insights on how to enhance these processes.
Moreover, I can facilitate collaboration between the social care sector and local authorities, promoting the seamless integration of healthcare services for a smooth transition. Bridging this gap has been a long-standing goal of mine, and we are currently collaborating with key industry stakeholders to transform this vision into a reality. With the council championing the idea (as per the top 10 strategies), we can help make the goal a far reaching standard that can transform the UK.
I will leverage my experience with design thinking to assist the team in making strategic decisions that align with practical implementation. Whether working with technical architects or alongside practicing social workers, I am well-equipped to bridge the gap between these two types of stakeholders, offering essential support to each team in crafting a coherent strategic direction.
I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to contribute to HealthTech and its mission to advance the social care industry through digital innovation. My dedication lies in empowering the public by advocating for enhanced access to their health data, cultivating trust, and fostering transparency within public services. Furthermore, my commitment to improving our digital social care standards perfectly aligns with HealthTech's objectives. I firmly believe that standardised practices are vital for stimulating innovation and ensuring the welfare of our most vulnerable individuals.
My background in the digital sphere positions me to support the growth of digital maturity among social workers, facilitating a seamless transition to a more tech-savvy workforce. I also recognize the importance of providing targeted and dedicated investment in digital technology to ensure efficient resource allocation, effectively addressing the sector's evolving demands.
In summary, my passion is driving the digital transformation of the social care industry, and I would be thrilled to bring my skills and experiences to HealthTech to help realise these goals. I am unwavering in my commitment to instigating positive change and ensuring that digital technology assumes a central role in delivering superior healthcare services to the UK.
I am a Senior Client Engagement Manager at Hays, where I have been working for over 10 years. My background has been supporting public services and particularly the NHS, working at C-Level and Director level to address skills challenges faced across the sector. My role is focused around developing our strategy for supporting NHS, especially around adapting to the changing skills landscape. I am passionate about improving the recruitment processes and employer value proposition for the NHS, aiming to reduce costs and increase attraction along with supporting change for the future.
If I were to join the techUK Health and Social Care Council, I would bring the following to the table:
• A wealth of experience and expertise in providing recruitment services to the public sector, especially the NHS, for over 10 years.
• A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in recruiting and retaining talent for technology and change projects in the health and social care sector.
• A passion for improving the recruitment processes and employer value proposition for the NHS, aiming to reduce costs and increase attraction.
• A willingness to share my knowledge and insights with other members of the council, and to collaborate and cooperate with them to deliver better outcomes for the NHS and its patients.
• A vision for how techUK can influence and support the NHS and its suppliers in achieving their digital transformation and innovation goals.
I have a keen interest in helping the NHS attract and retain the best talent for its technology and change projects. The NHS is arguably one of the most respected organisations in the UK, if not the world, and without it, the fabric of the UK would not be the same. However, the NHS faces many challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled and motivated staff, especially in the areas of digital transformation and innovation. This is why I would like to help drive forward techUK’s work in health and social care, by bringing my expertise and insights from working with the NHS and its suppliers for over 10 years.
Working at both C-Level and Director level across NHS skills and development will be critical to Health and Social care for the future to enable them to successfully deliver the transformation they are looking to achieve. I believe that talent attraction is not only important, but essential, for the success of the NHS and its programmes of work to improve health and social care outcomes. Yet, it is often an afterthought, or a reactive process, rather than a strategic priority. I want to bring it to the fore, striving for process improvement, improved employer value proposition, and better alignment of skills and needs. I also want to share my knowledge and experience with other members of the techUK Health and Social Care Council, many of whom are consultancies that supply into the NHS. By providing advice and guidance on their recruitment strategies, I can help them deliver better services and solutions to the NHS and its patients.
I am passionate about improving how the NHS recruits, and I think techUK is a great platform to influence and collaborate with key stakeholders in the health and social care sector. I would be honoured to be part of the techUK Health and Social Care Council and contribute to its vision and objectives
I lead Nutanix’s Go to Market across Health and Social Care. This focusses on Electronic Patient Records (EPR), Clinical Applications, Clinical Desktops, Hybrid Multi Cloud and Artificial Intelligence.
I have over a decades experience working across the sector helping organisations on their Digital Transformation journey. Most recently, in the areas of EPR and Interoperability, where I was responsible for a Healthcare solution providers business across London and the South East. I helped to deliver key strategic projects and joined up patient care across multiple hospitals, an ICS and beyond!
Previously to that I have worked with Automation/AI, mapping out patient pathways and optimising them.
Most importantly, my role as a father and experiences and challenges we have faced as users of the Healthcare system over the last couple of years has deepened my passion to help deliver better care for everyone through the benefits that Technology can bring us.
I have 30 years Health & Social Care experience, I started my career in the acute clinical care setting working direct for the NHS and my passion remains focused and embedded in providing the best care for patients across the health care eco-system. Following my time with frontline NHS I moved into the commercial medical technology for US bluechip organisations spending 17 years involved within patient monitor both in the clinical and research areas. I have also spent 2.5yrs as a Civil Servant working for Crown Commercial Service specifically for the Health Sector support the NHS gain routes to market for common goods and services. In January 2022 I started my current role as the UK Health & Social Care Lead for Virgin Media O2 business where I lead the strategic direction and vertical focus of the Health Sector across the Public Sector & Central Government across the organisation.
My background and experience enables me to take an holistic approach to providing solutions to meet the needs of the Health & Social Care eco-system, leveraging my healthcare background to truly understand that challenges faced by Health & Social care from both an organisational and frontline care perspective. My experience in my current role at Virgin Media O2 Business brings partnership experience from across Health & Social Care as they transition to an integrated digital healthcare system that is accessible anytime, anywhere a reality.
As part of TechUK Health & Social care council I would like to drive forward the digital journey of integrated care beyond the physical hospital & GP surgery walls, into the homes and hands of care providers and individuals receiving the service. Leveraging sector & industries knowledge that will support the ethos that secure, integrated connectivity is the foundation of digital transformation to support seamless, robust digital infrastructure that enables scalable, dynamic integrated connectivity across the total Health eco-system. To achieve these goals I would also be a champion for the need for digital equality supported by the drive to ensure that robust plans and partnerships are in place to ensure we achieve better digital inclusion across the Health sector workforce and all patient groups.
I am Mark Hutchinson, Vice President of Healthcare Strategy & Transformation, EMEA at Altera Digital Health. I am also a top 100 CIO, with over 20 years of experience in NHS IT.
Prior to joining Altera, I spearheaded many successful digital transformation projects in the NHS. This includes delivering the UK’s first telemedicine service in 2007 at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, and most recently, deploying an EPR in five months at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The trust had the lowest digital maturity rating of an organisation of its size, and it quickly achieved HIMSS EMRAM Stage 5 under my leadership.
I also helped secure Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust’s Global Digital Exemplar status by implementing its EPR in 2013. In my current role with Altera, I am able to help multiple organisations achieve these kinds of results at once, as I oversee the digital transformation of all of Altera’s UK customers, which improves care for some 8 million patients with 2 million logins by clinicians each week.
During my time as an NHS CIO, I have inspired teams to innovate, contributed to creating the right environment to solve complex organisational problems, and helped trusts to transform their services and improve patient care. For example, I helped Salford to become the number one digital mature hospital in the NHS in 2015 and whilst at Gloucestershire, increased nurse time to care by 25%. As part of the Health and Social Care Council, I will share my learnings from over two decades years of working with EPR suppliers to implement groundbreaking IT systems, to inspire the industry to take alternative, innovative approaches that work for them and the populations they serve.
Some of the solutions I have helped implement include a telemedicine service, which is now in use across the country. Other projects, such as Gloucestershire’s EPR, were deployed using entirely local budgets, proving how significant improvements to digital maturity can be achieved without relying on central funding. I would be able to share these approaches with the rest of the council to provide organisations with practical steps to deploy innovative solutions at scale, irrespective of budgetary and workforce pressures.
Uniquely, I will bring a dual perspective, bringing together my NHS tenure with my new industry role. I will act as a necessary bridge between these two settings, offering first hand experience of implementation, and knowledge of the solutions available to address key challenges that the industry faces.
As a member of the Health and Social Care Council, I would help to show that there is an alternative approach to successful digital transformation. One that doesn’t overburden clinicians, disrupt their ways of working, exhaust budgets or compromise patient care, and instead works with you, quickly, effectively, and affordably. As an industry, we have relied on legacy technology and traditional approaches for too long, but the successes at the NHS organisations I have worked at have proved there is another, more effective route.
I’m uniquely placed to understand the challenges faced by the NHS and by industry, and to bring these two parties together to enable truly collaborative working that improves patient care. In my Altera role, I have developed a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the NHS, the issues that come with IT deployment, and user mentality, bridging the gaps between these two sides to encourage a positive culture around digital transformation.
Additionally, as per TechUK’s ten-point plan for health tech, I would help to push forward the interoperability agenda. The legacy systems we too often rely on work against this agenda, with many failing to interoperate or embrace open approaches, which is harmful to patients. I would push the industry to prioritise partnerships and collaborative approaches, and to share case studies and best practice. This is the key to advancing patient care, making it safer and more reliable.
I am an established technologist with over two decades of experience in healthcare IT. With my core objective in helping healthcare customers achieve their business outcomes while reducing complexity and cost, my focus is in addressing current challenges and shaping improved future services through technology.
My primary focus is to help improve healthcare services through technology innovation, my roles have focused on supporting central healthcare, ICSs/ICBs and local healthcare customers. I have experience in the challenges the NHS faces, and firmly believe technology can help in such areas as “reducing waiting times”, “improving staff productivity/moral”, and improving “patient services/experience”.
I have a proven track record in supporting healthcare customers within the UK to deliver service transformational projects. I pride myself on my abilities to develop lasting customer relationships as a trusted advisor, whist simplifying complex issues with creative solutions.
I have chosen to specialise in healthcare technology as I believe the adoption of new technologies can drive many benefits both clinically and for improving patient services. I am driving our healthcare strategy and aligning how we can support our customers business/service/operational outcomes.
In my role, I am deeply committed to driving innovation and transformation in the health and social care sectors, with a primary focus on technology adoption. Leveraging my experience and track record working with healthcare customers, my core objective is to help them achieve their business outcomes while reducing complexity and cost.
As part of techUK's work in health and social care, I would work collaboratively with the council members to improve health and social care through technology adoption.
Some areas for consideration:
My work with techUK would help align how HPE can better support healthcare in the UK, whilst socialising new ideas and strategies HPE are developing globally, for the benefit of the NHS. Helping to improve how HPE could support both techUK and UK government.
As part of techUK's efforts in the field of health and social care, I would advocate for an approach that leverages technology to address pressing challenges in these sectors. Firstly, I would champion the development and adoption of interoperable healthcare systems, ensuring that health data can flow seamlessly between providers, patients, and institutions. This would enhance care coordination, reduce duplication, and empower patients to take an active role in their health.
Secondly, I would emphasise the importance of data security and privacy. Working towards robust cybersecurity frameworks to protect sensitive healthcare information and defend against data breaches. Simultaneously, exploring innovative solutions to enhance data integrity and trust.
Moreover, I would promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in healthcare to improve diagnostics, treatment, and resource allocation. These technologies have the potential to significantly enhance medical decision-making, streamline administrative tasks, and improve healthcare services in the UK.
Lastly, I would encourage collaboration between tech companies, healthcare providers, and regulatory bodies to create a conducive environment for innovation. Working to establishing regulatory testing for emerging technologies while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
In conclusion, working as part of techUK's health and social care council to prioritise interoperability, data security, AI integration, and collaboration to drive forward a healthcare system that is more efficient, patient-centric, and resilient to future challenges. Focusing on these key areas, the NHS can harness the power of technology to address complex issues and improve the well-being of individuals and communities.
Mike is a very experienced healthcare IT professional who is the co-founder and director of Aire Logic and Aire Innovate.
Aire Logic is a specialist healthcare IT consultancy providing strategic technical consultancy covering enterprise and solution architecture, interoperability and healthcare standards, open source and agile development best practice advice. Aire Innovate provides a suite of standalone or combined digital products to create a low-code platform that meets specific healthcare needs.
This 'modular' product approach enables our healthcare customers to evolve and adapt technology over time rather than single-use apps that don't have the flexibility to grow with changing needs.
Mike is an enterprise and solution architect with many years experience, the last fourteen of which have been focused on architecture strategy and integration particularly in the healthcare sector. He is passionate about using technology to solve complex problems and contribute to a happier and healthier world.
Mike would bring over 18 years of experience from the cutting edge of delivering technology and services in the healthcare sector and in particular in the NHS. He has been involved in a wide range of major national NHS projects such as Spine, MESH, GP Connect, Vaccinations Service, and in regional and trust level projects such as being the delivery partner for LTHT’s award winning EPR, PPM+. In addition he has led the development of Aire Innovate as a low code platform distilling the learning and insights from this wide experience into a powerful and flexible modular toolset which can be used to solve problems across healthcare and beyond.
On a business level Mike and his co-founder Joe have organically grown Aire Innovate and Aire Logic into multimillion turnover companies whilst creating a unique culture and ethically driven organisations, exemplified by the recent transition of Aire Logic to an Employee Owned business.
This breadth of experience means Mike will be almost uniquely able to contribute to a wide range of council activities. He has a deep understanding of both the NHS’ needs coupled with the challenges faced by vendors in this space and the technologies, architectural principles and best practice of delivering effective change in this space, particularly around integration and interoperability. This will allow him to contribute to discussions on a wide range of topics, help shape policy to enable benefits to both vendors and buyers, and advise on best practices and mistakes to avoid when considering strategic direction and policy changes.
Mike would drive forward discussions, policy, and strategic initiatives aimed at improving interoperability and integration, allowing better collaboration for vendors and better services and products for the NHS, ultimately benefiting patient care by better sharing and use of data.
Key areas of focus for Mike would include:
Over 30 years experience in public affairs and communications with a specific focus on health tech and former chair of a national health charity for ten years. In late 2016 I set up the Health Tech Alliance (HTA) as a not for profit organisation, the secretariat of which is provided by Clarity (Tech UK member). The HTA is a coalition of health tech companies working to drive up the adoption of health technologies, devices and diagnostics that are proven to benefit patient outcomes and deliver cost savings to the NHS.
Over 30 years’ experience in technology policy communications and public affairs specialising for the last 15 years in the health tech sector.
Served as a Chairman, vice chairman and Trustee of a national health charity, the British Liver Trust for over a decade. The Charity raised funds to commission medical research in the Life Sciences sector and campaigned successfully for policy change to encourage population level improved health outcomes. The Health Tech Alliance is Chaired by Dame Barbara Hakin, the former Deputy Chief Executive of NHS England and works in partnership with key bodies such as NICE, NHS England, Office for Life Sciences, NHS Improvement, NIHR and the Academic Health Science Networks (HINs) to find tangible solutions to key healthcare problems. Associate members include NHS Procurement Collaboratives across the country, ICBs and individial NHS Trusts.
I would like to support:
I am a commercial leader in digital health. I work with clients ranging from health-tech start-up, scale-up, to multi-national organisations and public health organisations supporting them in building digital health solutions, as well as complex integrations with clinical systems, and interoperability strategy across the healthcare system.
I am passionate and energetic. If something needs doing, I will always put my hand up to get involved. I love working as part of a team, pulling together to achieve a specific goal. As well as my individual skillset, I have a wide network of contacts within the industry that I would seek to get involved, if the opportunity arises. As a commercial leader, I am fairly well versed in knocking on the right doors to get a conversation about a particular subject - this is something I would bring to the Council - I've no doubt that we would wish/need to be bold in our ambitions as a team, and I have good experience in getting in front of the right people.
With my background, experience and current position in digital health, my first objective for participating in techUK's Health and Social Care Council is to drive innovation, accessibility, and efficiency in the healthcare sector. TechUK's plays a key role in shaping digital transformation within healthcare, which presents a great opportunity to enhance patient outcomes.
I am committed to promoting interoperability and data sharing standards, which is a key part of my current role, to enable seamless communication among healthcare systems, ensuring healthcare providers have a holistic view of patient information. I am keen to progress the safe development and implementation of advanced technologies such as AI and telemedicine to improve the delivery of care, diagnosis accuracy, and patient engagement. Leveraging these innovations can help address the ever-growing demands on the healthcare system.
Collaboration between stakeholders is essential, and I'll work to facilitate public-private partnerships, fostering a collaborative ecosystem where digital health start-ups can thrive.
In summary, my vision for techUK's Health and Social Care Council revolves around driving digital health transformation, ensuring that it benefits all stakeholders, from patients to healthcare professionals, and enhancing the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of healthcare services in the digital age.
Experienced business owner/ chief executive/ executive and non-executive director across a wide range of business sectors with a successful history of working in the corporate recovery/ investment management industry. Skilled in portfolio management, turnaround/ corporate restructuring, business development, start-ups, entrepreneurship, venture capital/ private equity, corporate finance and technology platform development. Strong leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, para-legal and accountancy skills.
I would bring
Again an awareness of the challenges within the sector whilst having some robust views as to what an efficient and productive healthcare sector would look like in the future.
Paula Ridd is Strategy Director, Health and Care at Civica. With 20 years’ delivery experience across health and care, she is responsible for health and care strategy, and for the portfolio of capabilities across the Civica Health and Care business. She is also accountable for the investment spend across all Civica’s health and care solutions.
An essential part of Paula’s role is to join up technologies and best practice across health and social care, with Civica’s software platforms widespread across the NHS, private practice and the care home sector.
With a proven ability to lead and drive change at all levels in an organisation, Paula has wide experience across senior roles in the health and care sector; notably as Global Head of Product Management (Health Care) at CSC and General Manager, UKI at Allscripts/Altera.
Passionate about supporting women across the technology sector, Paula is also the Chair of the Women In Civica Affinity Group.
Pooven is Industry Lead for Health at DXC, responsible to work with the NHS to develop digital solutions which not only enable the NHS meet it’s current demands for care, but enables a long-term resilient, service.
Having spent the past 15 years working on solutions for the NHS, Pooven has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and lessons learnt, to enable his passion to help healthcare organisations meet and exceed the expectations of citizens, through technology.
Pooven served on the techUK Health and Social Care Council between 2016 and 2019.
Having worked with large global organisations at Serco, Concentrix, Atos and now DXC as well as recently serving as CEO and as Partner for dependent SMEs Impower Consulting and SmartCo Consulting respectively, he brings a diverse and rounded business experience in understanding the challenges facing health and social care, and importantly delivering enabling solutions.
First to admit that team play is critical, his team’s success include the 10-year digital transformation partnership with UCLH and two 5-year partnerships with Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust and West Hertfordshire Hospitals; the pathology JV between Guys and St Thomas’s NHS Hospital, Kings College NHS Hospital and the Anglia Support Partnership, delivering shared services to some 50 NHS organisations across the East of England.
Pooven trained as a mechanical engineer in South Africa. He was educated in both South Africa and the UK and holds an engineering PhD from Imperial College London and an MBA from London Business School.
Rajal Patni
Co-founder/Trustee/Mentor/Angel Investor
An experienced finance director and business strategist, I’ve driven financial, commercial, and corporate success across digital payments and B2B outsourcing, e-commerce industries.
Most recently, I've embraced the vital role of a working carer and proudly co-founded and lead 2 innovative digital CareTech ventures - WeMa.ai (digital-first working carer platform) and Mawii Home Care enabling graceful and confident aging within a united community.
My commitment to improving health and social care ecosystems centres on four key pillars:
I am a woman with a passion for improving healthcare outcomes through the use of innovation and technology. I have worked at Cloud Gateway in our Health sector for over 3 years, where I have worked with NHS organisations, local and county councils, health techs and more. I have a degree in Geography which allowed me to develop keen critical thinking skills which I use now to discern how to best help my customers and understand where there is room for improvement. I live in London and regularly attend networking events for health and tech professionals. I prefer to drink my coffee white, have a great love for reading and am an avid rugby supporter, having played for my university. I am currently at the end of the last released Game of Thrones book - a powerful testament to my dedication to seeing things through!
Experienced solutions implementation consultant, programme director and Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner with managerial, clinical and consulting experience in both public and private sectors. Led, managed and delivered several programmes utilising standard and bespoke methodologies. Experienced in the management of international and remote-based teams to achieve the expected organisational transition through redesigning processes and aligning outcomes to strategic direction. Currently with Rackspace Technology as the Global Health Advisor.
Key interests include designing and facilitating workshops in key areas of healthcare innovation, cloud computing, remote working and digital transformation. In addition to solution implementation expertise, I do have the following academics: RN, MBA, PMP, and Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner. Personally, I am eager to share knowledge and lessons across the whole health and social care ecosystem as well as learning from other industries. I will bring enthusiasm.
My focus amongst others will be directed at solutions for service-user communities, operational and clinical purposes. Through clinician engagement, my intention will be reach beyond the defined set of tech and innovation leaders, and bring the message to a wider audience. At a micro-level, topics such as optimisation of workflows, benefits realisation models, utilising knowledge sharing networks and being a conduit between suppliers/academia and clinical practice. Areas in community, mental and social care to have as much focus on digital transformation, cloud computing, AI and ML as dedicated to the acute health sectors. cloud computing, AI and ML as dedicated to the acute health sectors.
Health Tech CEO, over two decades running mission critical software & data companies, approaching £800m of business. Founder CEO - Temple Black Quantum Health Technologies, also CEO of Voror Health Technologies and Endeavour Predict . Four years voted as Vice Chair of - tech UK Health & Social Care. Mentor, lecturer and Health Tech Strategist. Bringing together Small to Medium enterprises with Large and Multi Nationals. Chair of Frontline Digitisation NHS and Industry Forum. Driving Change in procurement. Promoting female leadership, anti-bullying and anti- racism. Proud to speak up and challenge, encouraging individual thinking and collective, cooperative, action to advance health & care for all. Proud to encourage British Jobs and exports, share knowledge and help colleagues advance in the mission for better health and care. Judge me by my actions, not my words.
Experienced CEO with strong background in software technology including enterprise applications, data science and machine learning. Skilled in banking real-time and reference data as well as public sector health tech. International experience working in London, New York and Berlin. Strong experience in start-up and scale-up tech businesses which have enabled technology innovation within established industries. Deep experience in creating early stage teams and go to market strategies across industry sectors which involved collaboration between government departments and early stage startups with disruptive solutions that provide patient-centric innovation in healthcare.
I hope to bring a pragmatic approach to the use of data analytics and machine learning in healthcare – to spot patterns that can improve clinical care, reduce costs and help healthcare institutions run more effectively and efficiently. I am an experienced technology CEO with strong skills in data and analytics. I have 20+ years of leading scale-up businesses that provide innovation into healthcare and, thereby, better medical outcomes for patients and improved efficiency in the NHS. As CEO of PathXL (a Queens University medical school spinout) I led a team of software engineers which built and delivered the first digital microscopy platform in the UK -allowing pathologists to enhance the diagnosis and sharing of complex cases across the world. At Datactics , a data quality and matching company, we have significant expertise in working with industry, academia and health service providers to measure, clean and match health information as part of a data governance process. A recent client (NHS BSA) uses Datactics to profile and improve data in 70+ critical data assets ranging from prescribing information to blood transfusion data.
Tech UK is our leading trade association. I aim to represent the voice of the scale-up sector as it seeks to bring the benefits of innovation and efficiency to health and social care. The health and service should improve a citizen’s access to their own data and make informed decisions about their own care. We should aim to develop world leading standards within an open framework. TechUK should provide clarity to healthcare system providers via a technology roadmap. Training in digital transformation should be available to all healthcare stakeholders. Procurement policies should encourage the participation and success of early-stage companies alongside the larger system integrators who currently dominate the supply of solutions.
My career spans over 30 years with a consistent focus on using technology to drive service improvements.
I worked for the NHS for seven years, implementing a Diabetic Care Centre for Berkshire, introducing a diabetic patient register and EPR enabling better data based decision making.
I subsequently spent 6 years working in healthcare focused SMEs designing, implementing patient focused IT systems before moving on to work with Fujitsu supporting the National Programme for IT before experiencing the banking and retail sectors.
Most recently, I have worked for Atos as Head of Industry Offerings and Partnerships for Public Sector, Health and Life Sciences where we have been improving the technical foundations and digital maturity for a number of healthcare organisations across the UK.
Based in the Chilterns and I am married with one son.
With over 20 years’ experience working for the NHS and technology companies, both large and small in the healthcare sector, I passionately believe in the transformational impact of digital health and care services.
I have a clear insight into how and why technological advances have and sometimes haven’t worked in health and social care. My work has included supporting both national and local health and life sciences organisations on their digital journeys. I also have extensive experience of engaging with the many different “personas” within the NHS and helping companies of all sizes navigate this often complex environment.
By working collaboratively with other techUK members, I can help the Council champion the impact of technology on the quality of health and care that will support growth in the industry.
All these factors will allow me to work across boundaries to create and deliver joint solutions that will help drive better patient engagement, improve the digital maturity of the NHS and support streamlined procurement through targeted technology and digital investments.
Over recent years, NHS Trusts have made significant investments in Electronic Patient Record Systems (EPR) that can enable enhanced patient care, citizen access to data and the digital literacy of staff. As an industry, we should be helping Trusts to make the most of these tools, to enable enhanced patient care and drive efficiencies.
With large amounts of data captured through EPRs, I would want to help the Council work with health providers understand how data can be utilised as a planning tool at local, regional and national levels to improve patient care.
Through the Council, I would want to promote enabling technologies that mean every healthcare provider has stable technical foundations on which both clinical and admin users can rely.
I would also want to support procurement reform to reduce waste across the industry and increase both profitability for suppliers while providing better outcomes for customers.
I am a Market Engagement Director in Capita’s Health, Education and Welfare team. My focus is working with NHS organisations (nationally, regionally and locally) to understand system challenges, help align Capita’s capability and foster new relationships.
As a technologist by background, I worked for many years as a solution director delivering healthcare transformation and care system integration. More recently my experience has included management consulting and service outsourcing. Prior to joining Capita, I have worked in senior roles for CSC (DXC), Deloitte and Serco.
I am a lifelong believer in the importance of the NHS to our national fabric, however, I also believe the NHS must transform to endure. The NHS does incredible things every day, in part due to its relationships with a rich eco-system of partners, including the private sector. I believe that transformation will in part be built on the strength and vibrancy of those relationships.
I bring a broad experience, from small start-up and agile projects to multi-national organisations delivering national level programmes. In addition to my experience as a technologist, I have a strong background in organisations which deliver operational services into health and social care.
Alongside ‘traditional’ solutions, I have been working for many years in new models of delivery relating to health and social care integration and most recently care virtualisation. Key to the NHS’s future is achieving the long-term plan and achieving a shift to a more integrated, community-based model of care. To these challenges, I have brought a focus to what are the real issues faced by health and social care systems, what are the real opportunities for technology, and how technology can play into operational services and lived experiences.
I am keen to continue to contribute to the health and social care integration agenda. The changes in 2022 present a real opportunity for collaboration within systems. There is so much potential, and technology enabled transformation will be key.
Aligned to this, I want to explore and drive forward thinking on how risk, reward and commercials really align to NHS and social care operational outcomes. Technology has a massive role, however, my personal belief, is the NHS and local government needs new thinking, not just in terms of ‘feature / function,’ but also how suppliers define their relationships with services and what that means for the role of the technology sector.
It is an incredibly exciting time. A time for creativity and innovation.
Alex joined techUK in July 2021 as Programme Manager for Health and Social Care. Since July 2023 Alex has led the Programme.
Alex formerly worked at Portland Communications, joining as part of their 2019 Graduate Scheme intake. In March 2020 she joined Portland’s Health team, supporting a range of clients in the life sciences industry across both public affairs and strategic communications.
Alex has a degree in History from the University of Cambridge, focussing on Early Modern Europe and material culture. Outside of work she enjoys reading, finding new places to eat, and running.
Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.
Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.
Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!
Viola Pastorino is a policy, governance, and strategic communication specialist.
She joined techUK as the Junior Programme Manager in the Health and Care Team in April 2024.
She has obtained a Bachelor of Sciences in Governance, Economics, and Development from Leiden University, and a Master's programme in Strategic Communications at King's College London. Her academic background, leading up to a dissertation on AI policy influence and hands-on campaign development, is complemented by practical experience in international PR and grassroots project management.
She is skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis and comfortable communicating findings to varying stakeholders. Above all, she is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and government, especially how technology and global discourse shape one another, the processes that lead to belief polarisation and radicalisation of communities, and crafting strategic narratives that steer public discourse.
Outside of work she loves reading, live music light operation, and diving.
Clara joined techUK in October 2023. She brings experience across a range of domestic and global health issues, with particular focus on digital health, HIV/AIDS and climate change and health.
Clara holds an MSc in Global Health and Development (University College London) and a BSc in Psychology (University of Birmingham).
techUK has launched a Life Sciences workstream, bringing together members actively working in drug discovery, digital therapeutics, data and AI, or those interested in moving into this space. As the Life Sciences sector looks to introduce digital health technologies into its portfolio, techUK are shaping the conversation.
The Interoperability Working Group will work towards achieving the vision set out in NHS England’s 2022 draft standards and interoperability strategy. The group will aim to encourage the adoption of open standards and fluidity of data whilst recognising the commercial needs of members. It will also focus on demonstrating the value of interoperability to NHS senior management and improving the abilities of SMEs to implement interoperability standards.
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