ANS Partner Event: Tackling Major Social Care Challenges

9am – 12.30pm 5 June 2025 The Shard, London

Tackling Major Social Care Challenges: Innovative Collaboration in Government and Healthcare

Join ANS’ exclusive morning session at The Shard, which will focus on the power of technology to enhance collaboration between local government and healthcare trusts. Discover how innovative solutions are significantly impacting the lives of our most vulnerable citizens. ANS has an incredible lineup of speakers who are leading the charge in leveraging technology to innovate the landscape of government and healthcare.

Guest speaker sessions:

Manchester City Council: Assess to Hospital Discharge with Joe Kelly, Strategic Lead for Hospitals, Manchester Community Response, Reablement and Digital, Manchester City Council.
Joe will be sharing the compelling story of how Manchester City Council tackled the national challenge of hospital bed availability. Learn how timely and efficient patient discharge strategies can be implemented across the country to enhance healthcare delivery. With the Labour Government’s £1.5 billion capital investment for 2025-26, discover how these innovative solutions can be scaled to alleviate current shortages and improve patient outcomes. Joe Kelly will be joined by Ross Milhench, Account Director at Microsoft who has been pivotal in driving the agenda through this extensive time working in the Manchester area for both MCC and Microsoft.
East Sussex Foundation NHS Trust: Integrated Health and Care System with Andy Bissenden, Associate Director of Digital, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Andy will be sharing the future of integrated healthcare with East Sussex’s Plexus Care Record. See how connecting health and care records empowers practitioners with critical information at the right moment, leading to better patient care and streamlined operations. Be inspired by East Sussex’s vision of a truly connected health and care system.

Why attend?

Learn from Success Stories: Hear firsthand accounts of successful initiatives, such as Manchester City Council’s hospital discharge program and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust’s integrated health and care system. These case studies provide practical insights that can be applied to your own organisation.
Contribute to Meaningful Change: Join a community of like-minded professionals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on society. Your participation in this event can help shape the future of government and healthcare, ensuring better services for the most vulnerable members of our communities.
Scalable Models: Discover replicable models that can be implemented across different regions to enhance healthcare delivery and community care.
Exclusive Access to Cutting-Edge Solutions: Get an inside look at the technology and strategies from Microsoft that are leading the way in government and healthcare innovation.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to foster new partnerships and collaborations.
Stay Ahead with Funding Opportunities: Learn how to leverage government investments, like the £1.5 billion capital allocation, to address challenges and improve healthcare outcomes.

Health and Social Care Programme activities

techUK is helping its members navigate the complex space of digital health in the UK to ensure our NHS and social care sector is prepared for the challenges of the future. We help validate new ideas and build impactful strategies, ultimately ensuring that members are market-ready. Visit the programme page here.