Block attended HPN South 2023
Block was thrilled to exhibit at the Healthcare Partnership Networks’ South event at Radisson Blu, Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow on the 5th and 6th of October 2023.
The Healthcare Partnership Network brought together senior leaders who are passionate about paving the way for healthcare excellence.
Fay Stevenson, Deputy Director of Informatics at Barts Health, one of our clients for over 10 years, spoke about creating the foundation for a digital world that is stable, reliable and enables staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
A very informative talk from Fay addressing the latest achievement from the team at Barts Health being recognised as HIMSS INFRAM Level 6, and what it means for the staff, the patients and the citizens Barts serve. This achievement goes beyond technology, it’s a testament to exceptional human ability and expertise, creating and driving a system that ensures seamless operation of all the healthcare technology infrastructure.
HPN is a unique networking and shared learning event, that brought together 100+ senior leaders in healthcare to connect, collaborate and learn around transformation and innovation.
- The event chairman – HPN South is chaired by Toby Avery. Chief Digital and Information Officer at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Doug Stewart, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, both bought their wealth of knowledge and experience.
- Presentations – The event featured a fantastic agenda of presentations from NHS senior leaders at the forefront of innovation, transformation and improvement in the sector.
Over the 2 days, we heard from speakers on everything from AI-driven diagnostics to transforming patient pathways. - Sponsor presentations – Main room and breakout sessions gave you a chance to hear from the sector’s most innovative suppliers and discover solutions that help you address the pressing challenges in your trust.
- Dragons’ Den – A quick-fire pitch session featuring all the sponsors. Each supplier delivered a 90-second elevator pitch about their solution – giving an opportunity to earmark suppliers and solutions.
- Business meetings – Pre-arranged 15-minute meetings with suppliers who offer solutions most relevant to your challenges.
- Networking sessions – Throughout the event, there was networking lunch as well as a dinner and drinks reception to give you ample opportunity to connect with your peers and suppliers.