Commissioning is complex, challenging and at the heart of good public services.

The bleak economic outlook means the drive - and demand - for efficient services is increasing. This event is for commissioners and providers from across health and social care to share problems, discuss solutions and learn from each other's experiences.

Who is the National Commissioning Conference for?

Anyone involved in the design and delivery of responsive and innovative services in health and social care. This event is aimed
at commissioners, strategists and service providers from across government, as well as the voluntary and independent sectors.

Key themes include:
The place for commissioning within the present economic climate
How the recession, public spending and the personalisation agenda is changing the way services are delivered.
Commissioning in communities
Innovation across sectors to tackle inefficiency
The art of decommissioning
Going beyond the guidance on commissioning high quality services
The future of commissioning.