Neighbourhood and integrated care summit 2026: putting people at the heart of health and care

Neighbourhood health is now at the heart of transforming our health and care system. The government’s 10 Year Health Plan (opens new window) sets out a vision for a ‘Neighbourhood Health Service’ that brings care closer to people, helps communities live well and reduces reliance on hospitals. 

This KINGS FUND summit on 15th July (opens new window) provides a space to tackle these challenges head-on and explore actionable solutions. Together, we will consider what a truly co-produced, people-first approach to neighbourhood health looks like in practice and the actions needed to make change happen.  Speakers include 

• Fatima Khan-Shah − inclusivity champion, West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership
• Nigel Edwards − independent health policy expert and previous Chief Executive of the Nuffield Trust
• Dr Minal Bakhai − national lead for the Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme
• Dr Mark Spencer − GP, Mountview Practice, Fleetwood