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HCSA

The HCSA promotes the work of procurement and supply chain staff at all levels in healthcare. The Association provides training events and educational seminars, sponsors awards and hosts three high-profile annual conferences. The governance of the Association rests with the board of Trustees. The Executive runs the day to day business of the Association supported by a National Council of Regional Coordinators , Specialist Area Coordinators and National representatives from across the U.K. HCSA is a registered charity in the UK, is entirely self-financed through a combination of income from conferences, seminars, other training events and advertising. Membership is open to all procurement and supply professionals within the healthcare sector in the UK. We do not currently offer membership to providers of products and services to the healthcare industry. We do however, welcome their attendance and involvement at some of our annual events. The Health Care Supply Association is affiliated with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
National Association of Medical Device Educators and Trainers
NHS England
Stand Number: 41
Professional Record Standards Body
Stand Number: 39
Scan4Safety drop ins (Trust corner)
Stand Number: 30
Tourettes Action
Charity partner
Stand Number: 10

Tourettes Action is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families. Our staff, volunteers and supporters are engaged and energised in driving forward our mission. Everything we do is grounded in our community’s needs and informed by both the voices of our community and research-based evidence. Our Vision We want a world where people with Tourette syndrome are: accepted, supported and embraced. This is a world which enables people with the condition to reach their full potential. Our Mission We will support and empower people living with Tourette syndrome, and their loved ones, through comprehensive advice and support. We will campaign to improve services, raise awareness and understanding of Tourette syndrome, and work to eliminate the stigma surrounding it. We will assist and promote essential research into Tourette syndrome. Our Values These values underpin everything that we do: Empathy: We approach every person and situation with understanding, kindness, and genuine concern. We listen to our community, to support people with Tourette syndrome and their families in their hour of need. Eradicate Stigma: We push to break the stigma of Tourette syndrome by educating the public and professionals, to enhance understanding and promote social acceptance of people living with the condition. Empowering: We empower people with Tourette syndrome to be themselves and reach their full potential. Equity: We create an environment where people from all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, and valued - creating a level playing field for all our members. Ethical: We give impartial advice grounded in scientific and research-based evidence and operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions.
GS1 UK Healthcare Conference
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Key themes
Our 2025 speakers
Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE
Patient safety commissioner

Bio coming soon.
Alastair McLellan
Editor

Bio coming soon.
Ming Tang
Chief data and analytics officer

Bio coming soon.
Sara Ford
Executive director for strategy, marketing and change

Bio coming soon.
Dr Nnenna Osuji
Chief executive officer

With more than 20 years’ experience within the NHS, Dr Nnenna Osuji joined North Middlesex University Hospital Trust as chief executive in 2021. She had previously worked as deputy chief executive and medical director at Croydon Health Services Trust. While at Croydon she was also joint clinical lead for the South West London sustainability and transformation partnership and a member of key groups including the London Clinical Advisory Group and the London Clinical Senate. An experienced haematology consultant, Nnenna has a pedigree in academia and teaching and continues to practise.
Tim Ho
Chief medical officer

Bio coming soon.
Mike Emery
Chief digital and innovation officer (health and social care)

Bio coming soon.
Lee Bond
Chief finance officer

Bio coming soon.
Stephen Bush
Medical director – operations

Mr Stephen Bush is Medical Director for Operations at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), one of the largest acute NHS trusts in the UK. LTHT is the regional Major Trauma Centre and the regional hub for a number of services including cardiac intervention, vascular surgery and stroke management.
Steve works clinically as a consultant in emergency medicine and, prior to the Medical Director post, was Clinical Director for Emergency and Specialty Medicine for 10 years. He chairs the LTHT Scan4Safety Board, the Leeds Same Day Response Care Delivery Board and the Leeds Clinical and Professional Forum. Steve was the chair of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Programme in the UK and is currently the chair of ATLS Europe.
Steve is responsible for the Unplanned Care Programme at LTHT. This comprehensive programme comprises workstreams that offer innovative alternatives to attendances such as the Primary Care Access Line and alternatives to admission for non-elective patients such as the Same Day Emergency Care Units. Other workstreams deliver improvements in inpatient placement including the Live Bed State, improve care delivery for those patients who do need admission and enhance the timeliness of discharge.
Andrew Raynes
Chief information officer

Bio coming soon.
David Lawson
Medical technology and innovation director

Bio coming soon.
Rahul Singhal
Chief pharmacy and medicines information officer

Bio coming soon.
Nata Zaman
Equipping adviser – NHP Transformation Directorate, New Hospital Programme

Nata Zaman is a highly experienced healthcare leader, specialising in equipping strategies, hospital design, and clinical engineering. As Deputy Director of Equipping for the New Hospital Programme (NHP) in the UK, Nata is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic, programmatic approach on Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment. Her work ensures that healthcare infrastructure aligns with clinical needs, maximises economies of scale, and supports long-term operational efficiency.
In addition to her role at NHP, Nata serves as the Secretary General of the Global Clinical Engineering Alliance (GCEA), advocating for international collaboration in clinical engineering and technology management. She plays a pivotal role in shaping policies and best practices to enhance patient safety, healthcare innovation, and sustainability.
In her talk Nata will be sharing insights on how standardisation, digital integration, and strategic procurement can drive efficiencies and improve patient care in healthcare settings.
Dr Kelsey Flott
Deputy director of patient safety

Bio coming soon.
Highlights from the previous GS1 UK Healthcare Conference




