Improving diagnostic and cancer pathways
Newmarket Racecourse
2nd of December | 9:30-16:00
Join clinical, operational, digital and workforce colleagues from across the East of England on 2 December at the Rowley Mile Racecourse in Cambridgeshire. The event focuses on sharing practical approaches to improving diagnostic and cancer pathways.
Hosted by Eastern Diagnostic Networks and East of England Cancer Alliance, with support from Digital Workforce (formerly e18), the event will feature NHS case studies, presentations, demonstrations and discussion. Together, we will explore what is working across services and how new ways of working, automation and AI can support staff and high-quality patient care.
Event highlights
NHS-led case studies: NHS teams share how they have implemented automation and pathway improvements in diagnostics and cancer care
- Expert panel discussions on shared challenges and lessons learned
- Time to work with peers on practical priorities for 2027
- Breakout sessions on cancer care, pathology, imaging, endoscopy and physiological sciences
Join the East of England Cancer and Diagnostics Pathway Optimisation Event
Rowley Mile Racecourse, Cambridgeshire CB8 0TF
Join NHS colleagues for a collaborative event hosted by the Eastern Diagnostic Networks and East of England Cancer Alliance, supported by Digital Workforce. Places are limited. Full programme details to follow.
Shared learnings across the NHS
Join the discussion, leave with practical ideas you can put into action, and identify opportunities to collaborate.
Proven pathway solutions
Hear about automation already running in diagnostic and cancer pathways. Explore practical approaches to pathway mapping and repeatable models you can apply across services.
NHS experience, first-hand
Senior leaders from NHS trusts, the diagnostic network and the cancer alliance will share their challenges, changes and results, then open the discussion to the audience.
Impact highlights
- 95% of manual pathway tasks automated
- 33% increase in appointment capacity
- 47% fewer inbound calls
- 9 months to 4 weeks waiting time
Opportunities for collaboration
Share learning with peers and identify ways to tackle common challenges together. Breakout sessions will cover cancer care, pathology, imaging, endoscopy and physiological sciences.
Request a seat at the event
Seats are limited. Ensure your seat by registering early.
The event is exclusively for NHS colleagues responsible for improving cancer pathways and diagnostics operational performance.
AGENDA
09:30 – Arrival, registration and coffee
10:00 – Welcome and objectives
10:10 – National picture: Chris Sleight, Strategic Advisor for Diagnostics, Digital Workforce
10:30 – EDN Network Priorities and Funding Update: Bryce Travers, Director of Digital Innovation, Eastern
Diagnostic Networks
10:50 – East of England Cancer Alliance Priorities: Cancer Alliance speaker to be confirmed
11:10 – The Pathway Approach: Jas Cartwright, Transformation Healthcare Director, Digital Workforce
11:30 – Break, networking and demo browsing
12:00 – NHS panel showcase
13:00 – Lunch, with choir performance to be confirmed
13:45 – Patient story: experience of the diagnostic and cancer pathway, followed by reflection
14:10 – Breakout workshops by pathway area
14:55 – Break, networking and demo browsing
15:25 – Plenary: feedback, priorities and next steps
16:00 – Close