Conference

North SPF Conference 2025

Our annual conference on 4 March explored good practice and partnership working for workforce health and wellbeing in the North.

General information

Time
4 March 2025 GMT
Audience
Open to all
Event location
Kendall Street, Leeds, LS10 1JR

Speakers

  • Danny Mortimer
    Danny Mortimer
    Chief Executive NHS Employers
  • Hannah Bell
    Hannah Bell External link icon
    Executive Coach Clarity
  • Laura Flatman
    Laura Flatman External link icon
    National Programme Lead (Retention) NHS England
  • Nav Uppal
    Nav Uppal External link icon
    Partnerships Manager Rugby League Cares

Our annual North SPF Conference for HR professionals and trade union colleagues in the north of England was held on 4 March in Leeds.


This year's conference focused on supporting workforce health and wellbeing, as a key pillar of delivering the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.    

The varied agenda, featuring keynote speakers, experts in the field and world cafe sessions, explored the role of partnership working in health and wellbeing, thinking about new approaches and showcasing good practice from across the region.

It offered a valuable opportunity for colleagues across the North to connect, network and share insights and learning. 

Conference chairs

The conference was co-chaired by:

  • Charlie Carruth, Regional Organiser Yorkshire and Humberside, Unison 
  • Lesley Hodge, Deputy Chief People Officer, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust 
     

Highlights and summary

Read more about what was covered and discussed at the North SPF Conference 2025.