Plenary Speakers 2026

We look forward to welcoming our plenary speakers to the CHA National Conference 2026. Each brings valuable experience from across community health and care, and will offer helpful insight into the contribution community hospitals make to their local systems.

Their sessions will explore how community hospitals support person centred care, strengthen neighbourhood teams and play an important part in delivering the aims set out in the NHS 10 Year Plan. They will also highlight the value of partnership working, local leadership and the practical innovations that help services meet the needs of their communities. Further details, including confirmed titles, will be added once finalised. Book your place today - CHA National Conference 2025 Booking Form 

Dr Mary Miller

Consultant in Palliative Medicine; Director, OxCERPC; Clinical Lead, NACEL
Plenary title: What does the national audit tell us about care of the dying in community hospitals?

Listen to a recent podcast about NACEL here 

 

Ellen Rule

Chief Executive, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care

Read Ellen's biography here 

Julie Sharma

Recent Chief Executive, Sirona care & health CIC

Read more about Julie here. 

 

Professor Anne Hendry

Director, IFICs Hub in Scotland; Honorary Professor, University of the West of Scotland
Plenary title: Community Hospitals: making integrated care a reality across the globe

Read about Anne's role and work at IFIC Scotland Hub here