South West NHS Review: In conversation with Scott McKenzie - Life Science Access Academy

Shaping smarter collaboration with the South West NHS in 2026

Masterclass Details:

As 2026 approaches, the South West NHS continues to navigate shifting priorities, constrained budgets and increasing service demand. For Life Sciences professionals, this means understanding the evolving regional landscape and finding new ways to add value through partnership.

In this 60-minute masterclass, NHS transformation consultant Scott McKenzie will share insights on the current and emerging pressures facing systems in the South West. He will examine where Integrated Care Systems are focused, how commissioning agendas are evolving and what support NHS stakeholders are looking for from Life Sciences teams.

Expect an honest, solution-focused discussion on how service redesign, value-based partnerships and aligned communication can unlock better engagement and outcomes across the region.

Join live to ask questions and shape your 2026 strategy with region-specific insights from one of the UK’s most experienced NHS consultants.

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the current NHS priorities across the South West and what this means for Life Sciences engagement
Explore how regional service challenges are creating new openings for industry partnership
Learn how to tailor your offer to support ICS and place-level goals in 2026
Gain practical insight into where and how service redesign is being prioritised
Identify collaboration opportunities that align commercial, clinical and system value

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Date and time

16th Dec 2025 13:00 – 14:00 (GMT)

South West NHS Review: In conversation with Scott McKenzie

Speakers

Scott McKenzie

Independent Consultant at Scott McKenzie Consultancy UK Ltd

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