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An exploration of NHS strategic commissioning

Strategic commissioning is entering a period of real uncertainty, with many questions about the future role of ICBs and what this means for planning, priorities and delivery across systems. 

The aim of this session is to bring together colleagues from across the NHS for an open discussion about the changes, emerging challenges and the type of support systems might need as things develop. This is an opportunity to share your views and hear thoughts from across the sector. 

Date Wednesday, 21 January 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where Details Online Online - MS Teams
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Level Details Suitable for all levels
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What we'll discuss

  • Help co-design our NHS Elect Strategic Commissioning Training Programme
  • How the Integrated Care System is evolving, including the role of strategic commissioning and the challenges faced by integrated care organisations
  • Exploring various strategies to support the commissioning agenda in the short and long term
  • Reflecting on the collaborative agenda and sharing insights, ideas and trends
  • Opportunity for an open discussion on strategic priorities, commissioning approaches, and the goals of integrated care - which can help guide future strategies across the NHS

Who is this webinar for?

  • Colleagues involved in commissioning, strategy, planning, transformation or system-wide work across ICBs, Trusts and partner organisations
  • Anyone who has a strategic interest in the future of integrated care and how commissioning is changing across the NHS

Lead facilitators

Mark Leyshon

An experienced commercial practitioner, Mark initially started his career in the Automotive industry within Supply Chain Management, and was actively involved in his organisations world class continuous improvement programme. He then moved on to a variety of senior, and executive commercial posts in the rail, energy and travel industries, where his experience includes acquisitions and a management buy out. At the turn of the Millennium Mark started his own Consultancy Company providing PFI support before broadening into a wide variety of improvement and change management assignments.

Jim Lusby

Jim has worked in and around the NHS for more than 30 years. His Board-level experience has been drawn from roles in several large Trusts, a Strategic Health Authority and in the NHS Trust Development Authority.  He also spent four years as a Senior Civil Servant, in national positions in the Department of Health and later as head of the health team in the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit. Jim's experience makes him well-placed to advise on all aspects of organisational and system strategy and delivery.  Building relationships and shared priorities in complex operational and political environments has been a particular theme throughout much of his career.

Sue Kong

Sue has 30 years of operational, strategic and board experience in the NHS, largely in London and the East Midlands. She is passionate about developing young people and promoting diversity in the NHS. Sue has an MBA (distinction), specialising in marketing and is a CIM Chartered Marketer. Sue is an editorial board member for the Journal of Patient Experience (SAGE) and has presented at Warwick Business School, the Institute of Directors and the 2020 Arab Health Congress. Sue holds the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring, is a member of the Association for Coaching and is passionate about coaching and mentoring colleagues from all backgrounds and disciplines in the NHS and is also keen on researching and testing use of AI in coaching. In 2024, Sue has been recruited to sit on the selection panel for the prestigious Oxford University & Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Ellison Scholars programme to find and fund students who will help solve some of humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems.

Join our interest group

If you'd like to join our Strategic Commissioning Community of Interest Group to help us test ideas, shape thinking and inform the development of our forthcoming Strategic Commissioning Programme - please share your details. Fill out form

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