Is the NHS fit for the future?

With waiting lists stretching into the millions, frontline staff burdened by bureaucracy, and inefficiencies draining billions from public funds, the NHS is at a critical crossroads. On 13th March 2025, the government pledged sweeping reforms to streamline healthcare services, cut through red tape, and deliver better care for patients. But as bold changes are rolled out, the pressing question remains: how do we ensure these reforms translate into tangible, lasting improvements for both providers and patients?

The Institute of Government and Public Policy’s NHS Summit: Building a Healthcare System Fit for the Future will unite senior policymakers, NHS leaders, commercial healthcare providers, and industry innovators to tackle this question head-on. This highly practical, forward-looking event goes beyond academic debate, focusing on scalable solutions, real-world implementation, and public-private collaboration across all levels of care. Through strategic keynotes, applied case studies, and solution-focused panels, the conference will address the realities of delivering reform: from unlocking digital innovation and streamlining care pathways to ensuring financial sustainability and embedding prevention at the heart of service delivery. It will also explore how industry partners, including those supporting clinical trials, health tech, and workforce development, can contribute to a more agile and outcomes-driven NHS.

Join the Institute of Government and Public Policy at the NHS Summit in December 2025 to explore essential themes such as structural reform, workforce challenges, digital transformation, financial sustainability, and patient-centred care. Engage in forward-thinking discussions on preventative healthcare, integrated care systems, and the evolving policy landscape that will define the NHS of tomorrow. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation that will drive lasting change and build a health service that is efficient, innovative, and truly fit for the future.