Programme for Government: Delivering Priorities for Health and Care

11:15 – 12:30

Join the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, Professor Sir Gregor Smith, and a panel of senior leaders in a discussion on the future of health and social care in Scotland, exploring the opportunities and challenges of delivering the Programme for Government. Together, they will explore how we will deliver meaningful change at both national and local level, and share perspectives on how organisations across the system can work together to improve outcomes and create sustainable, person-centred services.

You will hear directly from influential leaders shaping Scotland's health and care priorities, gain insight into the actions needed to deliver change, and join the conversation about what successful implementation will mean for services, staff and communities. Whether you are leading change, influencing policy or delivering care, this session will provide valuable perspectives on the collective effort required to turn ambition into impact.

 

Speakers

Christina Bichan

Christina Bichan

Director of Planning, Performance and Transformation, Public Services Delivery Scotland


Christina Bichan is Director of Planning, Performance and Transformation in Public Services Delivery Scotland.
Alison White

Alison White

Director of the West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership and the Chief Officer of the West Lothian Integration Joint Board, West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership


Alison White is the Director of the West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership and the Chief Officer of the West Lothian Integration Joint Board
Christine McLaughlin

Christine McLaughlin

Interim Director General for Health and Social Care and Chief Executive of NHS Scotland, Scottish Government


Christine McLaughlin is Interim Director General for Health and Social Care and Chief Executive of NHS Scotland since the retirement of Caroline Lamb in August 2026.
Paul Johnson

Paul Johnston

Chief Executive, Public Health Scotland


Paul was appointed as Chief Executive of Public Health Scotland in March 2023.
Matt McLaughlin

Matt McLaughlin

Regional Organiser and the Lead Organiser for Health, Unison Scotland


Matt McLaughlin serves as a Regional Organiser and the Lead Organiser for Health at UNISON Scotland.