techUK members are invited to join NHS Digital and NHSX for an Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) workshop delivered in partnership with us on Thursday 20 May from 11.30am - 1pm.
On 1 March 2021, NHS Digital, NHSX and techUK hosted an Interoperable Medicines Standards webinar, where their teams provided an update on the progress made so far and set out plans and priorities for the next phases of work (you can revisit the recording here). As part of that webinar, NHS Digital canvassed audience opinion on a range of subjects and set out the desire for you to support and contribute to future developments and functional enhancements. One area that was of particular interest was EPS. We are therefore hosting a follow-on workshop that will build on the content covered in the first event.
The session will provide a general overview of the EPS, how it currently works and the plans to expand both access and functionality. Following the general introduction, you will have the choice of joining your preferred virtual workshop, where you will have the opportunity to pose questions and challenge the team to provide greater understanding on the following themes:
Workshop 1 - implementation challenges - what you need to know and where challenges are likely to be encountered
Workshop 2 - technical development requirements for those looking to move forward with EPS.
We will then bring the group back together for feedback and discuss next steps (both workshops will be recorded and shared afterwards).
To book for the 20 May, please click here. Joining instructions will be sent via email approximately 48 hours before the event date.
Alex Lawrence
Alex Lawrence
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.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07963 501 791
- LinkedIn:
- linkedin.com/in/alex-lawrence-509a8b166
Robert Walker
Robert Walker
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!
- Email:
- [email protected]
Viola Pastorino
Viola Pastorino
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 Hewitt
Clara Hewitt
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).
