On 28 April, techUK is hosting an industry briefing with NHSX on the What Good Looks Like (WGLL) and Who Pays for What (WPfW) programmes, providing an opportunity to understand more about the ambitions of the initiatives and what they mean for industry and the market.
The WGLL framework aims to set out a common vision for good digital practice to empower frontline leaders to accelerate digital transformation in their organisations. Going forward, it will provide a comprehensive and practical set of tools, guidelines and best practices for NHS leaders to achieve meaningful digital transformation.
Meanwhile, Who Pays for What (WPfW) is the NHSX framework for sustainable digital investment. It shifts NHSX’s role to one of supporting investment, setting standards and delivering national products. It will enable Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to know their funding allocation before the start of the financial year so they can decide how best to fund their tech investment, in line with WGLL.
During the session, members will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions to the NHSX team - Sonia Patel, Chief Information Officer; Louis Bradshaw, Deputy Chief Information Officer; and Jocelyn Palmer, Assistant Director of Programmes.
Outline agenda
2pm: Welcome and introductions: techUK Health and Social Care Council member
2.05pm: Overview of WGLL and WPfW: Sonia Patel, CIO, NHSX
2.20pm: Emerging thinking on the support offer and opportunities for the market to contribute: Louis Bradshaw, Deputy CIO, NHSX
2.35pm: Questions and discussion with participants
2.55pm: Closing remarks
3pm: Close
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.
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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!
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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).
