A symposium for UK market access leaders
The healthcare landscape is continuously evolving, and the need for effective collaboration between the NHS and industry partners has never been more critical. This year, our annual UK market access symposium was designed to address the common challenges faced in these partnerships and provide practical guidance for achieving successful outcomes.
We invited market access leaders to join us and our guest speakers for our transforming healthcare symposium on Tuesday 5th November 2024 in Manchester. Our UK market access specialists were be joined by guest speakers who have all held senior and executive-level positions at local, regional, and national levels in the NHS, and who bring a wealth of experience and actionable insights to enable change at all levels of the health and social care system.
Resources from the event are available in our virtual resource library.
Guest Speakers
- Professor Hilary Garratt CBE (ICB NHS Non-Executive Director, Accredited Senior Executive Coach and Mentor)
- Dr Raj Patel MBE (Former Senior Medical Director in NHS England, NHS Transformation Consultant)
- Patrick McGinley (Head of Costing and Service Line Reporting, NHS Trust)
- Gail Fortes Mayer (Associate Director of Strategic Commissioning, ICB)
Agenda
The agenda included keynote addresses and interviews, panel discussions, and breakout workshops:
09.30am – Registration and refreshments
Arrive from 9.30am to network with other attendees, our guest speakers, and the Mtech Access team.
10.00am – Opening remarks and symposium objectives
From Hannah Palin (Director – Market Access)
10:10am – Keynote session 1: Effective synergy between industry and NHS
Guest speaker: Professor Hilary Garratt CBE (ICB NHS Non-Executive Director, Accredited Senior Executive Coach and Mentor)
The keynote session will explore how industry and the NHS can better collaborate and find more effective synergies. We will explore key drivers and barriers to change within the NHS, the roles within the NHS that facilitate change, and how industry can support NHS transformation. Attendees will have the opportunity to put their questions to our speaker and take part in the wider discussion.
10.55am – Morning refreshments break and networking
Network with other attendees, our guest speakers, and the Mtech Access team.
11.15am – Session 2: Delivering successful market access in alignment with NHS priorities
Guest speaker: Dr Raj Patel MBE (Former Senior Medical Director in NHS England, NHS Transformation Consultant)
Building on the themes of the keynote, our second session will focus on strategies for motivating change in NHS practices. We will discuss challenges that industry and the NHS face in implementing best practices and driving transformation. Join us as we explore the shift of services across acute and community care, and discuss what Pharma and Medtech companies can do to ensure product uptake in the most appropriate setting. This session will also include an active discussion and opportunities for attendees to put their questions to the speaker.
12.00pm – Session 3: Specialised commissioning and future transformation plans
Guest speakers: Patrick McGinley (Head of Costing and Service Line Reporting, NHS Trust), and Gail Fortes Mayer (ICB Associate Director of Strategic Commissioning)
In this panel discussion, we will explore the hot topic of specialised commissioning. We will take a look at the latest guidance and the panel will comment on the challenges of real-world implementation compared with theoretical plans. We will also explore how the transformation of specialised commissioning will impact industry interactions with the NHS, and how the new government direction might impact this commissioning policy. Once again, attendees will be invited to put their questions to our panellists.
12.40pm – Lunch and networking
Network with other attendees, our guest speakers, and the Mtech Access team over lunch.
1.30/2.15pm – Breakout workshop 1: Influencing at a national and regional level
After lunch, we will break into two groups for interactive workshops with our speakers. Each session will run twice so attendees can contribute to both discussions.
Guest speakers: Dr Raj Patel MBE (Former Senior Medical Director in NHS England, NHS Transformation Consultant), and Professor Hilary Garratt CBE (ICB NHS Non-Executive Director, Accredited Senior Executive Coach and Mentor)
Breakout workshop 1 will explore proactive ways in which industry can access and engage with NHS England regional and ICB decision-makers. We will explore strategies for driving transformation on a larger scale.
1.30/2.15pm – Breakout workshop 2: Financial insights – following the money to understand product reimbursement
After lunch, we will break into two groups for interactive workshops with our speakers. Each session will run twice so attendees can contribute to both discussions.
Guest Speakers: Patrick McGinley (Head of Costing and Service Line Reporting, NHS Trust), and Gail Fortes Mayer (ICB Associate Director of Strategic Commissioning)
Breakout workshop 2 will focus on how finances flow through an ICB and explore how the NHS payment scheme and changes in funding flows may impact how your product is reimbursed. Our speakers will offer insights into the financial performance measures facing NHS leaders and the financial levers you can address in your value propositions and strategies.
3.00pm – Afternoon refreshments break and networking
Network with other attendees, our guest speakers, and the Mtech Access team.
3.15pm – Session 4: Implications of new government policies
Guest speakers: Dr Raj Patel MBE (Former Senior Medical Director in NHS England, NHS Transformation Consultant), Professor Hilary Garratt CBE (ICB NHS Non-Executive Director, Accredited Senior Executive Coach and Mentor), Patrick McGinley (Head of Costing and Service Line Reporting, NHS Trust), and Gail Fortes Mayer (ICB Associate Director of Strategic Commissioning)
Our final session will focus on new Labour government health policies and the potential implications for NHS–industry collaboration and engagement. We will discuss the impact of recent changes and the likely direction of new policies. The audience will be invited again to put their questions to our speakers.
3.45pm – Summary and closing remarks
A final summary before the symposium closes at 4.00pm.
Tickets and pricing
Tickets were available via Eventbrite.
Ticket prices:
| Tickets: | Ticket prices (excluding VAT) |
| Early Bird Individual Ticket (available until Tuesday 24th September) | £195 |
| Individual Ticket | £250 |
Please note, ticket prices were calculated to cover the costs of hosting this event and Mtech Access will donate any additional income from ticket sales to charity.
Ticket eligibility and confirmation
The symposium is open to those working in Pharmaceutical and Medtech companies. Other attendees may be admitted at the discretion of Mtech Access.
Mtech Access reserve the right to reject ticket purchases made through Eventbrite. On such occasions, the cost of the ticket will be refunded; however, Mtech Access will not be responsible for any travel or accommodation costs incurred.
If your ticket application is successful, you will receive an email confirmation from either Lily Westbrook (Senior Marketing Manager) or Juliet Wallace (Senior Partnerships Coordinator). Please do not book any travel or accommodation before receiving your confirmation email.
The venue and how to get there
This year, we are bringing our UK market access symposium to Manchester. The symposium will be held at the voco Hotel.
Address:
voco Hotel Manchester – City Centre
59 Portland Street
Manchester
M1 3HP
Arriving by rail:
Manchester Piccadilly station is a 10-minute walk from the venue.
Arriving by car:
Arriving by car:
From the M60, take Junction 9 and take the exit to A5081, then exit to Trafford Park B5158 Urmston. Continue till Trafford Rd White City Cir A5063, turn left to Chester Rd A56, turn right onto Whitworth Street W B6469, left to Albion Street A5103, and your destination will be on the right.
Q-Park Piazza is the nearest car park. Please pre-book your space here using the parking discount code in your confirmation email.
There is additional parking directly behind the hotel on Major Street NCP car park.
Accommodation
If you are planning to travel the night before, there are limited rooms available at the voco itself. The voco are offering symposium attendees a 10% discount on their booking. Please call the hotel to book on 0161 518 2936.
