The New Statesman's Future of Healthcare conference is an annual event addressing the country's most pressing policy issues in health and social care.
Through panels, live interviews, speeches and debates, you will hear insights from experts, politicians and industry leaders. The 2025 conference will examine issues across health and social care, including life sciences, health inequalities and the UK's increasing ageing population.
Interested in being a part of our next conference?
2024 Key Themes
This year began with the NHS facing a number of unsustainable pressures, including record-high waiting lists, staff shortages and insufficient capacity to meet the needs of patients. However, with a new party in power, the government is now driving forward a new healthcare agenda with NHS reform at the centre.
Topics for discussion include:
➤Progression through prevention: How can we build a healthcare system that is fit for the future?
➤How can life sciences R&D drive innovation and improve patient outcomes?
➤How can better diagnosis, treatment and care improve health outcomes for the UK’s ageing population?
➤How can we tackle health inequalities and support people across the UK to live better, longer lives?
➤Let’s get digital: How can new and innovative technologies accelerate treatments and improve healthcare provision?
➤Greener health: How can a net zero future transform UK healthcare?
Past Speakers
Stephen Kinnock MP
Minister for Care
Victoria Atkins MP
Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Lord Nigel Crisp
Former Permanent Secretary to the Department for Health & Former Chief Executive, The NHS in England
Dr Ben Spencer
Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Prevention and Public Health
Helen Morgan MP
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Health and Social Care
George Freeman MP
Chair of the APPG for Scientific and Former Minister for Science, Research and Innovation
Frances O’Callaghan
CEO, North Central London Integrated Care Board
Lord Bethell
Former Minister for Innovation
