In 2021, the NHS CLN is launching a new programme called the Clinical & Social Care Leaders Network (CSCLN). It is positioning the congress to commence a National Programme for Health & Social Care Leadership.

The Programme recognises that if health & social care is to move from the present situation during the Coronavirus Pandemic, into a new world, then high quality engaged and disseminated leadership will be required at all levels within the health and social care system.

We will have to manage health and social care backlogs and transform the system, as described in the NHS National Policy Paper, ‘Working together to improve health and social care for all’.

With this in mind, this Congress is looking at best examples of leadership and will be listening to the views of the delegates regarding the leadership requirements of the future.