Lots in today’s press about the future of the NHS. Never forget that well into it’s 60’s the NHS was assessed as the most effective health system in the world with historically high public satisfaction and historically low waiting lists. Its sustainability is a political choice.

Thank you for inviting me. Was great to spend some time with you all on this really important initiative.

Join us on Tuesday 8th August at KPMG Liverpool, 9AM to 12PM, for the HFMA NW CFO & Deputies event, where we will explore the key challenges for NHS leaders as healthcare becomes more digitally enabled and technologically reliant. To register, contact [email protected]

Happy to widen this invitation to CIOs or any finance colleagues leading on the financial aspects of major digital projects

Many congratulations Rabina Tindale . Excellent appointment and thoroughly deserved 👍🏻

Nominations for the Finance Team of the Year Award are now open! Vote for the team you feel contributed to promoting and improving teamwork, innovation, collaboration, wellbeing and inclusion this year. Vote now: view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?s…

Calling all HFMA members in bands 2-6! The HFMA members’ summer series is open to registration now. See why you should be jumping to join this exciting virtual event in this 1-minute video. okt.to/VadQgy

And we’re off. Carolyn Wood, our North West HFMA Branch Chair kicks off two days of excellent programming here in Chester #HFMA_UK #HFMA_NW

Kicking off the #HFMANW24 conference with a warm welcome from HFMA NW’s Chair, and Director of Finance at North West Ambulance Service - Caroline Wood Carolyn Wood

Our first speaker of the day, Andrea McGee, Director of Finance at Gibraltar, reflects on the nature of care overseas. #HFMANW24

An amazing talk on the importance of self compassion from Dr Amanda Super! Her guide “A Year of Self Compassion” was in very high demand! #HFMANW24

We are HFMA North West Finance team of the year 2024! A well deserved, team effort! Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust dominic mckenna Laura Dean Mo Laher Lesley Tuddenham Jessica Hester

The closing speech of the day was delivered by HFMA President and Executive Director of Finance for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Claire Wilson claire wilson, where she revealed this year’s theme - “Working as One”. #HFMANW24

Huge congratulations to the winners of the #HFMANW24 Finance Team Award - Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT Finance LSCFT Finance! Very well deserved!

Huge congratulations to the winners of the #HFMANW24 Innovation and Sustainability Award - Bolton NHS Foundation Trust! Very well deserved! The team were working up until the moment they received their award!

Huge congratulations to the winner of the #HFMANW24 Outstanding Individual Award- our very own Gayle Wells Gayle Wells 💙, Executive Director of Operations at MIAA, and Vice Chair of HFMA NW! Very well deserved!

Huge congratulations to the winner of the #HFMANW24 Sue Rosson Award - Joseph Williams, from 🏥 Alder Hey 💙! Very well deserved!

Looking forward to catching up with colleagues HFMA National Conference in London over the next few days. What have I missed? 👀

Very proud to receive the HFMA Honorary Fellowship award from the new Association President Lee Outhwaite at last week’s annual conference. HFMA has been a big part of my life and career for 30 years and is a vital resource for all NHS Finance staff. Join today!