Conference

Midlands and East SPF conference 2025

The 2025 Midlands and East SPF conference explored key themes and good practice in partnership working to support the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.

General information

Time
3 December 2025 GMT
Audience
Open to all
Event location
Peterborough, PE2 6GB

This annual, in-person event brings together trade union colleagues, HR professionals and SPF members from across the Midlands and East of England. The key theme this year focused on how best to support the regional workforce to deliver the NHS 10 Year Health Plan (10YHP).

Delegates explored the role of partnership working in this area, thinking about new approaches and showcasing good practice from inside and outside the region. A range of keynote speakers lead the conversation and breakout sessions showcased practical insights from colleagues.  

As ever, the conference offered valuable opportunities to connect, network and share learning with colleagues from across the region throughout the day. 
 

Conference chairs

  • Ali Koeltgen, Chief People Officer, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Caroline Hennessy, Regional Head of Health, UNISON
  • Liz Cooke, Director of HR and Organisational Development, Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
  • Ollie Hopkins, Regional Organiser, UNISON
     

Summary and highlights 

Read more on what was covered on the day and download the presentations and slide packs.