Join us for a comprehensive overview of the "Transforming Healthcare: The Role of Engineering to Deliver a Net Zero Health Service" event that took place on 17 April 2024. Hosted by the IMechE, this event delves into the critical intersection of healthcare and engineering, highlighting the challenges and innovations aimed at achieving a sustainable, net zero health service.

The event featured keynote addresses and insightful discussions from leading experts in the field:

- Dr Mary De Silva, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), delivered the keynote speech.
- Dr Helen Meese CEng MIMechE, Chair of the IMechE’s Biomedical Engineering Division, presented key findings from the report.
- Addie MacGregor, Sustainability Manager at the Association for British HealthTech Industries.
- Joseph Burton, Sustainability Transformation Project Lead at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts.
- Fanny Burrows, Net Zero Research & Innovation Lead at NHS England.
- Dr Sophia Lentzos, Head of Climate, Health and Sustainability at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
- Dr Ayoma Ratnappuli, Education Fellow at the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare.

The event also included a panel discussion on the engineering response to healthcare sustainability challenges and concluded with a technology showcase featuring cutting-edge innovations in the field.

Summary:

Keynote Address (00:05:30)
Dr Mary De Silva provided an in-depth keynote on the importance of engineering in achieving a net zero health service, discussing the current landscape and future directions.

Report Findings (00:20:00)
Dr Helen Meese presented the critical findings from the IMechE’s report, highlighting the engineering strategies and solutions already making an impact.

Panel Discussion (00:35:30)
The panel, featuring Dr Ayoma Ratnappuli, Addie MacGregor, Joseph Burton, and Fanny Burrows, explored various aspects of sustainability in healthcare, sharing insights and addressing audience questions.

Technology Showcase and Networking (01:10:00)
Attendees had the opportunity to engage with innovative healthcare technologies and network over drinks and canapes, fostering connections and collaboration among professionals.

For more details, visit https://eventsportal.imeche.org/event/sessions?id=Transforming_Healthcare_the_role_of_engineering_to_deliver_a_net_zero_health_service_-_Report_Launch_and_Technology_Showcase2241246316).