Today, over 100 frontline staff in Reading will be able to have their say on what they want the future of the NHS to look like, and be listened to by NHS England directors. This is one of many events across the country where staff are able to shape the upcoming 10 Year Health Plan from the government.

The roadshow will be attended by Bola Owolabi, director of healthcare inequalities for NHS England; Steve Toland, deputy chief allied professions officer for NHS England; Anne Eden, south east regional director; and Dr Time Caroe, south east director of primary care.

Staff nominated to attend hold jobs across the sector, including GPs, nurses, optometrists, consultants, porters, pharmacists, and more. The event follows seven nationwide public debates and a series of online staff events that took place last year.

While in Reading, senior NHS leaders will also visit the award-winning Brookside Group Practice surgery in Earley where the team have been transforming patient care through a range of digital improvements.

Professor Bola Owolabi, NHS England director of the National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme, said: “It is vital that our hardworking NHS colleagues across the country, including frontline colleagues and teams in the South East, come forward and share their views to help the 10 Year Health Plan and the future of the NHS.

“If you haven’t yet shared your experiences — the good and the not so good as well as suggestions for change — we want to hear from you now. Together, we can build a health service fit for the future — so have your say.”

Further events in Peterborough and Taunton are to come to continue to listen to staff suggestions for the 10 Year Health Plan, and the public still have time to share their experiences on the NHS App or by visiting change.nhs.uk.