2012 NHS Transport Conference

Friday, 20 January 2012 15:15  |  Web master

SBK Healthcare are organising the first annual NHS Transport Conference, which will take place this year on Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in London. The event is designed as a benchmarking forum for NHS transport managers, and will provide a dedicated environment for achieving a national perspective on how transport services in the NHS can be improved.

AHCP members are invited to provide suggestions for subjects that should be included in the conference's agenda, so that the event can provide the maximum benefit to participants. Feedback is extremely important and will influence how the programme will be structured.

To contribute feedback, simply email laura.hathway[@]sbk-healthcare.co.uk with your suggestions for any of the following questions:

1 Which of these events would interest you most and why?

•    National NHS Transport Conference 2012
•    Best Practice Approaches to Improving NHS Transport Services

2 What do you need to take away from an NHS transport conference to make it a worthwhile day?

3 Which of the following topics would you like to see included?

•    Developing national patient assessment protocol Y/N?
•    Managing the transport of infectious patients Y/N?
•    Reducing your carbon footprint and overcoming environmental concerns Y/N?
•    Exploring the impact of the CQC as a governing body Y/N?
•    Practical guidance on procurement Y/N?
•    Understanding where work should be outsourced Y/N?
•    Developing and implementing effective ambulance standards Y/N?
•    Defining the role of the Transport Manager Y/N?
•    Implementing innovative ideas for cost saving in NHS transport Y/N?
•    Improving efficiencies within NHS Transport Y/N?
•    Commissioning transport services Y/N?
•    Achieving effective relationships with outside organisations Y/N?

4 What other topics are of interest to you? Is there any particular detail/advice you would benefit from when addressing NHS Transport systems?

5 We are hoping to create a forum where you can gain exposure to different real-life innovations and novel strategies....are you doing anything exciting or new in your department? Do you know of anyone who is?

6 We are always looking for new and interesting speakers. Who would you like to hear? Is there anyone you can recommend? Alternatively are you interested in being a presenter?

7 Would you benefit from a practical interactive workshop called ‘How to Cost NHS Transport Services?’ What would you expect to see included?

8 Where would you expect to see these conferences advertised? Eg particular publication, association, website ...etc

9 Who would you expect to see sponsor this day? Eg any companies you currently outsource to.