Celtic Nations Health Service Update - Life Science Access Academy

Evolving policy, growing pressure, and new opportunities across the Celtic Nations in 2026-27

Masterclass Details:

Health systems across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are continuing to adapt to significant financial, structural and political pressures. As 2026 progresses, policy developments, funding constraints and service redesign efforts are shaping how care is delivered and accessed across each nation.

In this 60-minute masterclass, our expert panel will explore how these changes are playing out in practice. They will provide insight into the latest developments in policy, commissioning and access, highlighting where priorities are shifting and where new challenges and opportunities are emerging for Life Sciences organisations.

From funding allocation and access pathways to regional variation and system-specific drivers, this session will help you better understand how to navigate these distinct healthcare environments.

Join live to hear the latest insights first-hand, ask your questions in real time and engage directly with experts shaping the landscape across the Celtic Nations.

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand current policy and structural shifts across the Celtic Nations
Gain insight into funding, service priorities and system reform across each nation
Identify market access opportunities for Life Sciences in 2026-27
Explore how regulatory and commissioning approaches differ across regions
Learn how to tailor engagement strategies to each healthcare system

LSAA reserves the right to restrict access to this webinar to LSAA members

Date and time

23rd Oct 2026 13:00 – 14:00 (BST)

Celtic Nations Health Service Update

Speakers

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