Chaired by Isabel Hardman, The Spectator Health Summit is a unique opportunity for health leaders and professionals within the industry to examine the priorities of the NHS, and how to make the UK a leader in tackling neurodegenerative conditions.‍

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Timings:

1.30pm Arrival and registration

2pm Opening remarks by Fraser Nelson, followed by a conversation with
Professor Karol Sikora, one of Britain's leading cancer experts

‍2.30pm Panel: Aging well: making the UK a world leader in tackling dementia and Alzheimer’s

With cases of neurodegenerative conditions rising in the UK, it's crucial to re-examine how we tackle these diseases. Join our panel, "Aging well: making the UK a world leader in dementia and Alzheimer’s," as we discuss the root causes, and explore challenges and solutions.

Speakers: 

Debbie Abrahams MP, co-chair, Dementia APPG

Dr Emily Pegg, associate vice president, Eli Lilly

Dr Susan Kohlhaas, executive director, Alzheimer's Research

Professor Giovanna Mallucci, principal investigator, Cambridge Institute of Science

‍3.30pm Short break
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3.45pm Panel: Is the NHS badly run?

In 1948, "the National Health Service was created as a solution to a problem of access, not of quality. British healthcare was – for those who could get it – very good already”. Is that still the case? Or has the original socialist agenda to create access for all broken the need for quality in a failing system?

With its 75th anniversary in 2023, we have reflected on how the UK health system has gotten to this point. What can we do now to ensure that the 80th, 90th and 100th anniversaries are celebrated for innovation, rejuvenation, and collaboration?

Speakers:

Karin Smyth MP, shadow health minister

Steve Brine MP, chair, Health Committee

Chris Hopson, NHS chief strategy officer

Charlotte Pickles, director, Reform

4.45pm Drinks reception

5pm Closing remarks by Health Secretary, The Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP

6pm Event ends

‍Please note this event is now at capacity, you can register for our waitlist using the registration link above. If you have any questions, please email spectatorevents@spectator.co.uk