EPIIC Conference 2026

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'Networking and partnership emerge as essential components for driving meaningful change within the health and care systems. By fostering connections among researchers, healthcare practitioners, commissioners and policymakers, EPIIC serves as a platform to share insights, research findings, and best practice. Most importantly, our university partnership, EPIIC has produced invaluable evidence that can inform effective commissioning and practice. As we gather in this 3rd annual EPIIC Conference to discuss the important achievements of our universities, it is crucial to recognise that the strength of our care systems lies in our ability to work together, leveraging our collective expertise to create a resilient and adaptive health ecosystem. Collaborative efforts can bridge gaps in knowledge and resources, facilitating the development of integrated care models that enhance patient outcomes. Our universities have a crucial role to play in supporting these regional and national efforts. Special thanks to our colleagues at the University of Essex for hosting this conference.'

 ‘We are delighted to be hosting the third EPIIC conference on Facilitating Transformation in Healthcare in a World of Change through Partnerships and Collaboration. EPIIC represents Eastern Partnership for Innovations in Integrated Care involving six higher education institutions in the East of England: Anglia Ruskin University, University of Bedfordshire, University of East Anglia, University of Essex, University of Hertfordshire and University of Suffolk. EPIIC was born out of funding from NHS England to secure and magnify these universities as anchor institutions to support innovation, research and delivery of health and social care to meet the ever-changing needs of the community. Amidst significant changes and upheavals in the healthcare sector, and through strong partnership working and capacity building, EPIIC addresses inequalities in health and care and directly targets the needs of our community. We do this in close collaboration with our colleagues across the Integrated Care Systems and with workforce development, research and innovation and student involvement as key drivers. I am so looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the University. We have organised an exciting two days of research, innovation and impact, as well as time for networking, exploring new opportunities, fun, and activities! Please do register while places are still available and share this opportunity with your colleagues. It’s going to be a great event, see you all there!’ 

· 08:30 – 09:15 

Registration, Poster & Exhibit Showcase, Networking

· 09:15 – 09:30 

Welcome: Professor Frances Bowen (Vice Chancellor, University of Essex) & Professor Victoria Joffe (Dean of Integrated Health and Care Partnerships)

· 09:30 – 10:00 

NHS 10-Year Workforce Plan – Setting the Scene Phil Carver (Regional Director of Workforce, Training and Education - East of England)

· 10:00 – 11:00

Keynote Address: Professor Aliko Ahmed (Regional Director of Public Health for the East of England region) – “TBC”

· 11:00 – 11:30 

Refreshment Break

· 11:30 – 13:00 

Snapshot of EPIIC Innovations (speakers from each of the six anchor institutions)

· 13:00 – 14:30 

Lunch, Poster and Exhibit Showcase and Networking

· 14:30 – 16:00 

Impact of EPIIC (Representatives from NHS, voluntary and third sector organisations, and service users)

· 16:00 – 17:00 

Keynote Address: Nicky Murphy (Regional Director of Digital Transformation NHS England – East of England) – “From Analogue to Digital: The Future of Digital Technology in the NHS”

Optional

· 17:00 – 18:00 

Essex Disc Golf or Health, Wellbeing and Care Hub tour or Poster and Exhibit Showcase and Networking

· 18:00 – 19:00 

Drinks Reception – Wivenhoe House Hotel

· 19:00 – 21:30 

Dinner – Wivenhoe House Hotel (£40pp)

· 08:30 – 09:00 

Registration

· 09:00 – 10:00 

Keynote Address: Dr Ed Garratt OBE (Chief Executive, NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board and CEO (Designate) NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board) – “Changing the Paradigm of Healthcare through Kindness and Trust”

· 10:00 – 10:30 

Background and Vision of EPIIC

Professor Sally Hardy - “EPIIC Work: Effective collaborations for enhancing research, practice and education driven innovations addressing population health inequalities”

· 10:30 – 11:00 

Showcasing Partnership Working and Student and Practitioner Research and Practice

· 11:00 – 11:30 

Refreshment Break

· 11:30 – 13:00 

Showcasing Partnership Working and Student and Practitioner Research and Practice

· 13:00 – 13:15 

Closing Remarks

Professor Yannis Pappas & Professor Victoria Joffe

· 13:15 – 14:30 

Lunch, Poster and Exhibit Showcase and Networking

· 14:30 – Close

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Contact: healthwellbeingcare@essex.ac.uk