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Register now to attend POCT Innovators’ The Power to Disrupt Through Diagnostics in December

By September 9, 2025No Comments

Sign-up to POCT Innovators’ (Tony Cambridge) latest event ‘The Power to Disrupt Through Diagnostics’ at the National Army Museum, London on Monday 15th December 2025 here.

🎟️ Tickets: NHS/Public Sector/Academia: Free*

Commercial: £149 early bird booking before 3rd October, rising to £249 plus VAT From 3rd October

Agenda at a Glance

The Ten-Year Health Plan: System Leadership and the Role of Diagnostics
Mike Bell – Chair SWL ICB & Chairman, Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust
The national view: embedding diagnostics into system-wide reform.

Neighbourhood Health Centres: Diagnostics at the Heart of Integrated Care
Dr John Ribchester – GP, PCN CD & Estates Lead, Whitstable Medical Practice
Practical lessons from building community-based diagnostic hubs.

Transforming Commissioning through Rapid Diagnostics
Jack Wagstaff – Executive Director of Commissioning, NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB
How innovative commissioning models accelerate adoption of rapid diagnostics.

Innovation and Equity: Diagnostic Access for All
Dr MaryAnn Ferreux – Health Innovation KSS
Ensuring equitable access to innovation and tackling inequalities.

Translating Innovation into Practice: The Industry Perspective
Dr Paul Jarvis – Abbott
How NHS–industry partnerships turn innovation into everyday practice.


Who Will Be There

•NHS leaders and system decision-makers (ICBs, Trusts, PCNs)

•Commissioners and policy professionals

•Clinicians and service leads shaping diagnostic pathways

•Industry innovators and solution providers


Why You Should Attend

•Be Inspired – Hear how diagnostics are disrupting traditional care models.

•Build Connections – Meet peers across the NHS, academia, and industry.

•Discover Solutions – Explore the latest innovations in diagnostics and their practical application.

•Shape the Future – Influence how disruptive technologies and partnerships are embedded into health systems.

*Attendance is free to NHS staff but places are limited due to the venue size. NHS staff who make a booking and subsequently do not attend the event will receive a £99 delegate fee charge which will be sent to the organisation’s procurement lead.

Ben Kemp