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Wednesday 9th July
Wednesday 9th July
Sandy Park, Exeter
Sandy Park, Exeter
Our Annual Meetings include a mix of talks, workshops and networking opportunities focusing on the current challenges and opportunities for increasing access to data for research.
The programme, slides and additional resources (wherever possible) are shared.
Feedback from the day
Feedback from the day
"SWAIH's annual meeting was mind blowing - in the best way. We heard some fantastic talks highlighting the critical need for strong governance, accurate, up-to-date data, consistency, and breaking down silos across the system. The message was clear, people in the NHS are there to provide care, and AI and technology should be harnessed for this safely and ethically - freeing up more time for people in the healthcare system to provide that care."
Bianca Mills, Head of Research and Development, Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Materials and Resources
Materials and Resources
All slides and materials are shared using a CC BY-ND licence.
Keynote Speakers
Chris Kipps Code to Care: using data to drive NHS and University research
Jess Morley Designing an Algorithmically Enhanced NHS
Marc Farr Nobody puts Data in the corner
Speakers
SW Secure Data Environment team
Workshop Resources
How to assess AI technologies Andy Mayne & Jess Morley
AI Procurement Checklist
AI Risk Mitigation Framework
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 2025
Chris Kipps, University of Southampton
Professor Kipps is a Consultant Neurologist at Wessex Neurological Centre (Southampton) and a Professor at the University of Southampton.
Chris has research interests in digital tools to support care and implementation of Secure Data Environments (SDE) to address research questions in health and social care. Chris leads an active research programme in dementia and long-term neurological conditions, leading in a range of interventional and observational trials.
He is Clinical Director for R&D at University Hospital Southampton and the Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) centre and has leadership roles in Wessex ARC, CRN and the Wessex SDE programme.
Jess Morley, Yale University
Jess Morley was lead researcher for the Goldacre Review in 2022 - which made a series of practical recommendations for improving access to NHS data for analysis and research. This review directly led to a change in government policy, and initiated the move to Secure Data Environments for research using NHS data.
Since then, Jess has become a leading advocate for ensuring the opportunities offered by new tools and technologies (including AI) are safely, ethically, and sustainably implemented within healthcare systems, with a focus on driving improvements safely within the NHS.
Jess is now based at Yale University Digital Ethics Center, but is a regular visitor back to the UK, including a recent session at Rewired 2025, and regular appearances on Radio 4.
Marc Farr, Chair of Chief Data and Analytical Officers Network
Marc is a leading advocate for data analysts within the NHS, building on joint roles as Chief Data and Analytical Officer across NHS Kent and Medway, and East Kent University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
In 2023, Marc founded the CDAO network, a network for senior data professionals in the NHS.
Marc regularly contributes to national discussions around health data, including recent correspondence in the Health Services Journal emphasising the importance of engagement with analysts and local systems during implementation of the Federated Data Platform programme.
WORKSHOPS
Collaborative analytics in the South West Showcasing tools that have been developed in the South West for areas including RTT Modelling and Excess Impacts. This workshop will detail how these tools have been built using open-source methods - allowing collaboration across teams and organisations to maximise expertise and experience. We’ll encourage an open discussion on how to facilitate more collaborative workflows within the region, linking analysts and academics to work on key pieces of analytics.
SDE Implementation We’ll discuss practical steps for interested organisations from the SW to develop IG and process frameworks to flow data for research to the South West Secure Data Environment. We’ll cover key aspects of Information Governance, how to develop Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs), discuss technical workflows and provide space for questions. The session will include guidance, templates, and support to help organisations understand how to engage effectively with this new digital infrastructure.
Managing successful digital initiatives Introducing VECTORS: seven core pillars that can support successful digital transformation in healthcare. Including version control, infrastructure as code, automated deployment, systematic testing, open source strategies, standardised data architecture, and security by design. This workshop is open to everyone, but will be particularly useful for Data Engineers, Solution Architects, Digital Transformation Managers, and Chief Information Officers.
How to assess AI technologies This workshop will provide advice and support in understanding how to assess AI technologies, ensure safety, and understand the regulatory changes. It will offer practical examples of risks, issues and how to remedy these through a clear framework.
Engaging the public in data driven research Drawing on our experience of developing public involvement in the South West Secure Data Environment and using the PEDRI Public Involvement best practice standards as a starting point, this workshop will explore how we successfully engage the public in discussion about the use of their personal healthdata for research in ways that maximise accountability and transparency.
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