The NHS long term plan – does the emperor have any clothes?

Niall has served in some of the most prominent national roles in health and care. Before joining the NHS Confederation as chief executive, for seven years he was the chief executive and registrar of the General Medical Council, where he oversaw a raft of major reforms.

For six years previously, he was chief executive of The King’s Fund which, under his leadership, pioneered work on managing long-term conditions and the reform of social care funding. For sixteen years (from 1988 to 2004), he was a senior correspondent for BBC News, latterly as Social Affairs Editor. Early in his career, Niall Dickson was the editor of the Nursing Times and a journal for allied health professionals. Niall was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 2017 for services to patient safety.Niall Dickson will be in conversation with our Principal, Professor Jenny Higham.

Part of the St George’s Inspirations, Innovations and Ideas Event Series:Exploring perspectives, sharing experiences and valuing diversity at St George’s, University of London