Philip Scott is Professor of Digital Health & Care and Programme Director of the MSc in Digital Transformation for the Health & Care Professions at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Philip worked in the NHS in various IT development and management roles for fifteen years before moving into academia in 2009. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of Health Level Seven and board member of HL7 UK. Philip is Vice-President of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA), Deputy Editor of BMJ Health & Care Informatics and co-chair of the annual conference on computable biomedical knowledge hosted by the University of Michigan. Philip has previously been a member of the steering groups for the NHS Digital Academy and the Global Digital Exemplar evaluation programme.

Saif is the Clinical Digital Transformation Lead for Health Innovation Manchester and also works as Associate Medical Director at Tameside and Glossop ICFT. As a GP by trade, he has a particular interest in digital and sees it as a huge enabler to the future success of the NHS.

In recent years, Saif has worked on the roll-out of the Safe Steps app across care homes in Greater Manchester (GM) to track deterioration and continues to have a strong interest in improving lives for people with frailty through improved use of data and digital.

Through his role in Tameside, he has been involved in the development of the ground-breaking Digital Health Service and the introduction of virtual wards – providing hospital level of care for people from the comfort of home.

He also has a key role in the future development of the GM Care Record, building on improved data sharing to digitally shape and transform services. Saif has had significant clinical input to the recently launched dementia wellbeing and heart failure care plans that enable standardised, high-quality care for vulnerable patients wherever they are seen in Greater Manchester. In addition, the development of the My GM Care app under his clinical leadership has given patients the power to contribute directly to their own care and share this with health professionals via the GM Care Record including voluntary organisations such as the Alzheimer’s society – a first in the UK.

Saif’s key expertise is linking the clinical problems with the technical solutions, with a strong emphasis on clinical leadership and patient-centred design.

Stephanie Kumpunen is a Senior Fellow at the Nuffield Trust, an independent health and care think tank, where she specialises in qualitative research, policy analysis and evaluations. She has published on digital technology in health and social care, including digital innovation implementation, technology use in social care, public reporting and information sharing, and health professional use of artificial intelligence.

Katie serves as the Data Protection Officer and Head of Information Governance and Records Management at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, with 19 years of experience in Information Governance and seven years as a DPO.

She has successfully led training initiatives to strengthen staff awareness regarding privacy rights and optimal data handling practices. Under her guidance, the organisation achieved full compliance with the DSPT, including alignment with the latest CAF requirements. As a speaker for the Council of Caldicott Guardians, Katie has actively fostered collaboration between DPOs and Caldicott Guardians, while emphasising ethical considerations in patient data use.

Katie has established a comprehensive Data Governance Structure, ensuring that data protection remains a priority throughout periods of organisational change and innovation. Her extensive expertise encompasses security protocol management, risk assessment, and interdepartmental cooperation, all aimed at safeguarding digital system integrity. She is an advocate for ethical data stewardship and the integration of privacy-by-design principles, supporting ongoing progress in digital and AI initiatives within the Trust.

Currently, Katie is working to implement the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 across all Information Governance and Digital Policies, with a particular focus on AI review and digital innovation to further incorporate AI into the Trust’s data protection strategies.

Dr Devesh Sinha is the Chief Clinical Information Officer for BHRUT and a Stroke physician. He was also the North East London Stroke Network Lead. He is an innovator of HOT-TIA, for which he has been awarded the Hospital Hero, EHI award, HSJ award, and NHS Innovation Challenge prize. He is part of the team that delivered EPR, EPMA, and ordercom at once. He has strategised, operationalised, and transformed stroke services at BHRUT with the PRIDEWAY, leading to a D-rated service to an A or B-rated service. This service won the BMJ award for 2019 for rapid transformation.  He is interested in clinician-focused digital intervention with population-based data to prevent secondary events, clinically meaningful AI, and data-led intervention in the pathways.

Alex is an Improvement Fellow in the Innovation and Improvement team, focusing on data, AI and technology. She joined the Health Foundation in July 2024.

Alex joined the Health Foundation from techUK, where she was Head of Health & Social Care, working with digital health companies across the UK and leading the trade association’s work on digital, data and AI.

Prior to this, Alex worked in the Health team at Portland Communications, working with clients in the medical technology and pharmaceutical sectors on policy and public affairs campaigns.

Alex has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Cambridge.

A widely and diversely networked individual who possesses a unique blend of learned, lived, and
professional experience. Specialised in helping individuals, teams, and organisations understand,
identify, and address wilful blindness, ethical fading, and sub-optimal cultural conformity. Trainer,
speaker, and former NHS manager who Whistleblew. Served/serves on various steering groups
contributing to nationally significant topics; open government; the justice system; NHS leadership.
Critically acclaimed author of Lions, Liars, Donkeys and Penguins – The Killing of Alison, a true story of
the events surrounding the suicide of a sister following abuse in an NHS mental health hospital in
England. AQUA (Advancing Quality Alliance) Associate, NHS Leadership Academy Facilitator.

A widely and diversely networked individual who possesses a unique blend of learned, lived, and
professional experience. Specialised in helping individuals, teams, and organisations understand,
identify, and address wilful blindness, ethical fading, and sub-optimal cultural conformity. Trainer,
speaker, and former NHS manager who Whistleblew. Served/serves on various steering groups
contributing to nationally significant topics; open government; the justice system; NHS leadership.
Critically acclaimed author of Lions, Liars, Donkeys and Penguins – The Killing of Alison, a true story of
the events surrounding the suicide of a sister following abuse in an NHS mental health hospital in
England. AQUA (Advancing Quality Alliance) Associate, NHS Leadership Academy Facilitator.

Ruairidh Davison is the Programme Manager for the West of Scotland Innovation Hub that sits within the Innovation Team at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

In this role, Ruairidh supports the delivery and coordination of innovation programmes across the West of Scotland, working closely with NHS colleagues, regional partners, industry, and academia to enable the development, evaluation, and adoption of innovative solutions that address NHS priorities.

Ruairidh plays a key role in programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery, supporting multidisciplinary teams to progress innovation activity that delivers meaningful benefit for patients and the health system.

(CIO) at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and Director of Interweave, the platform powering the Yorkshire & Humber Care Record (YHCR). With over 30 years of experience in transformation and programme management—including two decades dedicated to digital innovation within the NHS—Lee has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare through technology.

As CIO, Lee has led major digital advancements at his Trust within the BeDigital Transformation programme, including the implementation of a new electronic patient record system, patient communications  and spearheading mental health digital transformation across the Humber & North Yorkshire Integrated Care System. He is the national Senior Responsible Owner for the Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag, a key initiative supporting equitable care for individuals with additional needs.

Lee has been instrumental in the development of the Yorkshire & Humber Care Record and Interweave, which enables seamless sharing of patient information across health and care services. Interweave’s alignment with the PRSB Core Information Standard underscores its commitment to interoperability and has earned recognition through HSJ Digital Awards nominations.

A passionate advocate for breaking down barriers in the NHS, Lee champions the use of technology to improve data sharing, tackle health inequalities, and drive meaningful change. He emphasizes that digital transformation is not just about systems—it’s about people, leadership, communication, and the practical application of emerging technologies like AI.

From Hull, Lee is deeply committed to his community and to promoting diversity and inclusion in tech. He is a Fellow of the BCS, a FEDIP Leading Practitioner, and a CHIME Certified Health CIO, actively contributing to national bodies including the PRSB Advisory Board and the BCS Health and Care Board.

Outside of work, Lee is a keen runner and actively involved in community sports, reflecting his belief in the power of connection, wellbeing, and local engagement.

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(CIO) at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and Director of Interweave, the platform powering the Yorkshire & Humber Care Record (YHCR). With over 30 years of experience in transformation and programme management—including two decades dedicated to digital innovation within the NHS—Lee has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare through technology.

As CIO, Lee has led major digital advancements at his Trust within the BeDigital Transformation programme, including the implementation of a new electronic patient record system, patient communications  and spearheading mental health digital transformation across the Humber & North Yorkshire Integrated Care System. He is the national Senior Responsible Owner for the Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag, a key initiative supporting equitable care for individuals with additional needs.

Lee has been instrumental in the development of the Yorkshire & Humber Care Record and Interweave, which enables seamless sharing of patient information across health and care services. Interweave’s alignment with the PRSB Core Information Standard underscores its commitment to interoperability and has earned recognition through HSJ Digital Awards nominations.

A passionate advocate for breaking down barriers in the NHS, Lee champions the use of technology to improve data sharing, tackle health inequalities, and drive meaningful change. He emphasizes that digital transformation is not just about systems—it’s about people, leadership, communication, and the practical application of emerging technologies like AI.

From Hull, Lee is deeply committed to his community and to promoting diversity and inclusion in tech. He is a Fellow of the BCS, a FEDIP Leading Practitioner, and a CHIME Certified Health CIO, actively contributing to national bodies including the PRSB Advisory Board and the BCS Health and Care Board.

Outside of work, Lee is a keen runner and actively involved in community sports, reflecting his belief in the power of connection, wellbeing, and local engagement.

X handle @larickles

www.linkedin.com/in/leerickles

Philip Scott is Professor of Digital Health & Care and Programme Director of the MSc in Digital Transformation for the Health & Care Professions at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Philip worked in the NHS in various IT development and management roles for fifteen years before moving into academia in 2009. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of Health Level Seven and board member of HL7 UK. Philip is Vice-President of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA), Deputy Editor of BMJ Health & Care Informatics and co-chair of the annual conference on computable biomedical knowledge hosted by the University of Michigan. Philip has previously been a member of the steering groups for the NHS Digital Academy and the Global Digital Exemplar evaluation programme.