How will the impending changes to abolish NHS England impact innovation and technology?

The healthcare landscape is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, with technological advancements offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance patient care, streamline services, and improve efficiencies within the NHS. However, significant challenges remain, including outdated infrastructure, workforce capacity issues, and the need for robust data security measures. The UK government has set out ambitious plans for digital health innovation, focusing on interoperability, AI-driven diagnostics, and patient-centred care. The recent announcement to abolish NHS England marks a significant shift in the structure of healthcare governance, aiming to reduce bureaucracy, improve efficiency, and redirect resources to frontline services. While this transformation presents new opportunities, it also raises questions about implementation, accountability, and long-term impact.

The Institute of Government & Public Policy is committed to addressing these challenges by providing a platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and practical solutions. In collaboration with Health Innovation Network, the Healthcare Innovation and Technology Show and Exhibition 2025 will bring together healthcare leaders, policymakers, and technology pioneers to discuss strategies, showcase cutting-edge solutions, and explore ways to drive meaningful change in the sector. This year’s event will examine the implications of NHS structural reforms, the role of technology in streamlining healthcare delivery, and strategies for improving patient outcomes amidst systemic change.

Join us for the Annual Healthcare Technology Show and Exhibition 2025, where we will explore critical themes such as how innovation and technology can be used in the healthcare setting to enhance capabilities and improve infrastructure and use of equipment. The event will explore examples of advancing digital transformation in healthcare, empowering the workforce and patients, enhancing data integration, promoting innovation, and ensuring robust infrastructure to support a patient-centric, data-driven NHS.