Are you a supplier that operates in secondary care healthtech? Do you have products or services that could help NHS trusts raise their digital maturity? If so, please join techUK on Friday 23 July 2021 as we host NHSX and NHS Digital in a supplier engagement forum to discuss their ambitions for the market and the impact the Frontline Digitisation programme is expected to have over the next couple of years.
About the Frontline Digitisation programme
The Frontline Digitisation programme aims to accelerate the uptake of the foundational technology that is needed to underpin digital transformation. Following successful predecessor programmes, it aims to drive progress across the NHS by making sure organisations have a core set of digital capabilities in place to improve the quality and safety of care, providing a platform to enable wider innovation.
What will be covered in the session?
techUK will host a discussion session with Chief Commercial Officer David Howie and Director of Frontline Digitisation Dermot Ryan at NHSX to provide an overview of the programme, what it is trying to achieve, its ambitions for the supply market and how to get involved. After the discussion, the audience will be invited to ask questions of the speakers and contribute their views.
Who should attend?
Any supplier who has products or services in an NHS trust setting, and that directly impact patient care, whether they be an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) supplier or connected within the supplier chain, will be interested in this discussion. NHSX and NHS Digital are looking to hear from a broad range of suppliers as they look to drive inclusion and innovation across frontline care.
Please note that registration details will be shared with NHSX and NHS Digital.
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).
