Virtual conference: "Integrating volunteering into NHS's winter pressures strategy - from senior leaders' perspectives".

We know that this year's winter will be very different, with patients coming to hospitals not only for common respiratory illnesses, but perhaps with Covid as well. Therefore, now is the right time to start planning how volunteers can best help the NHS to cope with the challenges ahead.

That’s why we are delighted to be joined by senior leaders from the NHS and a healthcare partnership organisation for this virtual conference, who will share with us their views on the challenges that the NHS is expected to face throughout the winter period. They will also be sharing their strategic perspective on the priority areas that could benefit most from volunteer support.

We hope you will be able to join this session to identify opportunities where your volunteers can step in to support your Trust.

Information about the speakers can be found below:

· Jane Blacklay: Director of Development and Deputy CEO at South Warwickshire NHS FT

· Karen Bonner, Chief Nurse at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

· Fiona Hill, Business Development Manager, H4All – a partner in the local Hillingdon Health and Care Partnership

· Mark Lever, Helpforce CEO

Date: Tuesday, 14th September, 2021

Time: 11am - 12pm

To attend the event, please sign up for your place here. You can also submit your questions in advance by sending them to network@helpforce.community.