Speakers
NHS Transformation Consultant and Managing Director, Scott McKenzie Consultancy
A nationally recognised expert in primary care development and system change, Scott has supported the formation of over 70 GP Federations and 40 plus Primary Care Networks. He specialises in turning NHS strategy into deliverable, measurable transformation.
NHS Clinical Fellow Respiratory Pharmacist and Executive Chair, Primary Care Respiratory Society
A national leader in Respiratory medicines optimisation, Darush works across NHS England, Integrated Care Boards and primary care to improve inhaler use and reduce health inequalities. Translating national strategy into practical implementation.
NHS Consultant Respiratory Physician, leading Non Invasive Ventilation & High Dependency care
A Respiratory Consultant at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, leading specialist Respiratory services and complex pathway delivery. He focuses on Interstitial Lung Disease and service innovation, driving improved outcomes through clinically robust, patient care.
Respiratory Patient Advocate, National Advisor and Former Chair, Westminster Breathe Easy
Former Chair of Westminster Breathe Easy, an Asthma and Lung UK support group, Tessa is a national patient speaker and advisor. She contributes to NICE, NIHR and the European Lung Foundation, ensuring lived experience informs Respiratory policy, research and service improvement.
Respiratory Patient Speaker and Lived Experience Advocate in Complex Lung Surgery
Having experienced recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax, Miles has undergone bilateral lung surgery in both NHS and private settings. He offers a rare comparative perspective on Respiratory pathways, long term impact, continuity of care and the realities of recovery.
NHS Lead Respiratory Nurse and Integrated Care Transformation Leader with Virtual Ward Experience
An NHS Respiratory Nurse Leader with over 14 years’ experience, Yawoa works across acute and community care in asthma, COPD and oxygen services. She has led admission avoidance, virtual ward and discharge pathways to improve outcomes and system flow.
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Senior Healthcare Strategy Lead for NHS Partnership, Virtual Wards and Respiratory Pathway Innovation
Thomas works at the intersection of NHS partnership, Respiratory pathway redesign and virtual ward implementation.
He supports collaborative models that strengthen at home care, remote monitoring and system integration across Respiratory services.
Asthma Patient, Clinical Project Manager and Registered Nurse in Severe Asthma and COPD
Claire works across NHS Respiratory service improvement and real world clinical research, specialising in severe asthma and COPD.
Claire has led projects improving access to biologics and strengthening pathway delivery across secondary and tertiary care.