IHSCM Upcoming Events
IHSCM HealthChat with Peter Wyman CBE, DL, Chair, NHS Blood and Transplant
4th March 2026, 5-6pm, Microsoft Teams
We are delighted to welcome Peter Wyman CBE DL, Chair of NHS Blood & Transplant, for a special HealthChat interview with IHSCM CEO Jon Wilks.
Peter is one of the most experienced and respected leaders in public life, with a career spanning senior roles across the NHS, government, regulation, finance and the charitable sector. His executive career includes more than four decades at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he served as a senior partner, a member of the UK Firm Board, and a member of the PwC Global Executive. His leadership has shaped national thinking on regulation, public trust, professional standards and system accountability.
In this live conversation, Jon will explore:
Peter’s leadership journey across public, private and voluntary sectors
The evolving role and future direction of NHS Blood and Transplant
What high‑quality governance looks like in complex systems
Lessons from chairing national bodies through challenge and change
How leaders build trust, accountability and resilience
The future of regulation, professional standards and public service leadership
This HealthChat promises a thoughtful, candid and wide‑ranging discussion with one of the most influential voices in UK health and public service leadership.
IHSCM Greener Care Round Table: Cost Savings and Renewable Integration
12th March 2026, 12-1pm, Microsoft Teams
This roundtable brings together a uniquely balanced panel with deep operational insight across the health and social care landscape. Simon offers practical, on the ground experience of delivering renewable solutions; Tolulope brings a provider side and community focused perspective; Des contributes specialist expertise in PFI, commercial constraints, and decarbonisation strategy; and Mik adds the care provider and regional network lens, including workforce and service pressures.
Together, they’ll unpack the real decision making behind renewable integration — exploring operational realities, risk and governance, collaboration, lessons learned, and the why behind sustainable change. This session goes far beyond cost saving headlines, offering a grounded, practical look at what it truly takes to integrate renewable solutions across health and social care.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, attendees will gain:
Clear examples of cost effective sustainability
Tools and insights to support business case development
Increased confidence in renewable adoption pathways
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ihscm-greener-care-series-tickets-1977489387992?aff=oddtdtcreator
IHSCM HealthChat with Daghni Rajasingam
16th March, 12-1pm, Microsoft Teams
The IHSCM is delighted to welcome Daghni Rajasingam CIHSCM, Regional Medical Director, NHS England – South East Consultant Obstetrician & Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust for a special HealthChat exploring leadership, equity, and the future of maternity and women’s health services across the NHS.
Why attend?
This HealthChat offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the NHS’s most influential leaders in maternity, women’s health, and system‑wide improvement. Whether you’re a clinician, manager, aspiring leader, or simply passionate about improving care, you’ll gain:
Insight into leading through complexity and scrutiny
Practical reflections on inclusive, compassionate leadership
A deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in maternity and women’s health
Inspiration from a leader driving meaningful change across the NHS
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ihscm-healthchat-with-daghni-rajasingam-guys-st-thomas-nhs-trust-tickets-1982668876983?aff=oddtdtcreator
IHSCM Systems Leadership in Health and Social Care Programme
4 part series, commencing 18th March, 12-1pm, Microsoft Teams
Health and social care today face some of the most pressing challenges of our time: rising demand, funding pressures, health inequalities, and fragmented services. No single organisation can solve these alone.
Systems leadership is about thinking and acting beyond your own team or service—it’s about working collaboratively across sectors to improve outcomes for citizens.
In this INTERACTIVE four-part workshop programme, Jon Wilks, CEO of the Institute of Health & Social Care Management, will guide you through the principles and practices of systems leadership. Drawing on lived experience and expert insight, Jon will explore how leaders can navigate complexity, foster trust, and build integrated care systems that truly serve communities.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the programme, participants will have:
Developed skills to lead in complex, multi-agency environments
Strengthened their ability to influence and align across systems
Enhanced the quality, safety, and person-centredness of the services they deliver
Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re a senior leader, team manager, or aspiring changemaker, this series offers practical frameworks and reflective space to grow your impact.
IHSCM Women in Leadership Development Programme - Navigating Difficult Conversations
19th March, 12-1.30pm, Microsoft Teams
Difficult conversations are an unavoidable part of leadership — especially in health and social care, where emotions run high, pressures are constant, and the stakes are real. Join Tina Hayden, Infection Prevention Matron, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust to discover how to navigate such conversations as part of our Women In Leadership Development Programme for 2026.
What to expect
This interactive 90 minute workshop is designed to equip women leaders and managers with the confidence, clarity, and communication tools needed to navigate challenging conversations with compassion and impact. Whether you’re addressing performance concerns, managing conflict, communicating risk, or supporting colleagues through emotionally charged situations, this session will help you strengthen psychological safety, trust, and team cohesion.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Recognise emotional triggers in themselves and others during challenging conversations
Apply communication techniques that reduce conflict and increase psychological safety
Use empathy and active listening to strengthen trust and understanding
Approach difficult conversations with clarity, compassion, and confidence
Practise structured communication tools that support behaviour change and accountability
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ihscm-women-in-leadership-development-programme-tickets-1978267978778?aff=oddtdtcreator