Past Attendee Feedback
Just how well-received are SBK events?
We are continuously looking to improve the quality of our conferences and are grateful for all delegate feedback - both good and bad, to focus on improvements and encourage us to continue to innovate.
Would you like to add your comments? If you missed your chance to complete the evaluation form at the event, don't worry it's not too late. Click here to share your thoughts on the event. We are pleased to share with you just some of the feedback from our past events:
"The practical experience gained through using the 'sticklebrick' model was especially enjoyable and being able to correlate this to more complex healthcare situations"
Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust
Rick Malik and Simon Hurst in discussion
"The interactive role play demonstrated the concepts nicely"
Western Sussex NHS Trust
Hands on Approach
Paul Button opening the day
"I found the practical content of the programme particularly useful"
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Practical Exercise
Practical Exercise
"The whole workshop was very interesting and at the right pace"
Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust
Networking Break
Practical Exercise
"The workshop activity was a good opportunity for learning and the fun nature means I will remember the experience"
Western Sussex Hospital NHS Trust
Practical Exercise
"Good mix of clinical and strategic overviews"
Barts and The London NHS Trust
"The update from the National Clinical Director for Pharmacy was enjoyable, interesting and inspiring"
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
During a presentation
Conference Hall
"Enjoyable and thought provoking, stimulating day"
Tameside Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
"Good range of expert speakers, with good presentation slides. Would recommend to others"
George Eliot Hospital NHS
During a presentation
Networking Break
"Good wide-ranging presentations, and across a wide geographical area"
BFW Hospitals
"'exciting' opportunities in a variety of facets of clinical pharmacy to be innovative"
Lancashire teaching
Networking Break
Networking Break
"The event gave me further understanding of the area – a few useful tips and reassurance that our organisation is not far off the mark"
NHS South Central
Mark Jarman-Howe presenting
Delegates taking notes
"Good content delivery and audience engagement through course"
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
"Overall good content which gave you things to think about in your day to day job/role"
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Delegates in discussion
Delegates watching presentation
"Really made me think about current practices"
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
"Overall content very good, useful data/information. Enjoyable and interesting provoking debates amongst the group"
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
In discussion
Networking lunch
"Interesting to hear different processes in relation to England/Scotland. Atmosphere relaxing and open"
NHS Lothian
"An extremely informative Masterclass providing many new ways of working"
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marion Goodchild and delegates in discussion
Delegates asking questions
"I found the speakers very knowledgeable. Lots of food for thought for ways to improve service, the small group worked well."
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
"It was a good chance to liaise with others and discuss the difference between health trusts"
NHS Lothian
Delegates watching a presentation
Discussion
"I particularly enjoyed networking and sharing experiences. The variety of disciplines attending from a variety of Trust’s added to the day. I enjoyed all aspects of the day."
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
"I enjoyed finding out how other teams in discharge planning work and the advance notice of discharge plan"
Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Table Discussion
Delegates in Discussion
"Very timely considering the challenges brought about by the changing environment"
Cardionetics ltd
"Very informative and up to date"
CR Bard
In discussion
Delegates in thought
"Important transfer of knowledge for industry from those involved in HTA"
Adam Business Associates
"Great learning experience and great networking"
Device Access UK Ltd
Registration and Refreshments
Networking Lunch
"Found I had something to take away from every speech"
Covidien
Networking Break
Networking Break
"Enjoyed audience participation and overall content, staff very organised and good to see events running on time"
NHS Bradford and Airedale
"Brought together a wide range of skills and job functions"
University hospital Leicester
Discussion with morning speakers
Delegates in discussion
"Found it very informative, good networking opportunities and it is nice to know that your constraints and problems are not unique"
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
"The content of the day was very relevant to my role"
University Hospital Bristol NHS FT
Open discussion
Roundtable discussions
"Enjoyed meeting people from different trusts who had similar responsibilities and job roles"
Royal Cornwall Hospital
"The practical sessions and networking opportunities were very useful"
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Speakers presenting
Waiting for a presentation
"This event has created loads of discussion and contacts with other trusts"
University Hospital Birmingham
"Benchmarking against other trusts in an informal way has been a valuable asset"
The Royal Wolverhampton Trust
Delegates in discussion
Ideas for discussion
"Good overall content, opportunities to network and gain contacts within other trusts"
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust
"Good interaction between delegates, and good subjects with plenty of debate"
Department of Health
Networking Break
Networking Lunch
"excellent speakers with good networking, Action plan will be tabled within our own organisation"
NHS Surrey
Preparing for a presentation
In Discussion
"David Lawrence’s presentation was informative and useful to apply to practice – will apply at work"
Leeds NHS Trust
Registration and Refreshments
In between presentations
"very good speakers and enjoyed the practical exercises to work through"
Countess of Chester Hospital
"enjoyed listening to other people’s experiences"
NHS Oxfordshire
In Discussion
Networking Break
"excellent day"
NHS Western Cheshire Partners for Health
"extremely interesting and relevant"
NHS Haringey
Networking Break
"Enjoyed listening to various speakers from different services and their views and ideas about how to reduce hospital admissions"
Western Cheshire PCT
"Some key learning points to be shared"
Surrey Primary Care Services
Delegates in discussion
Presentation just finished
"Interesting range of speakers across all health care providers"
LTHT
"I always find SBK events worthwhile as the speakers are able to speak with authority and are credible as they have actually done what they are presenting on"
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust
Presentation about to start
Registration & Refreshments
"Productive blend of fact, ideas, challenges and 'reality check' to stimulate debate and innovation"
Derbyshire Community Health Services
"Interesting comments and useful to hear how ideas have been implemented"
NHS North of Tyne
Networking Break
Networking Break
"I particularly enjoyed the section on Snomed CT. It was delivered in simple terms and explained well"
Hull and East Yorkshire NHS Trust
Conference Hall
"The day made me think about how to achieve progress - we need a more rounded working relationship"
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
During a presentation
Conference Hall
"I particularly enjoyed the talk on the Coding Academy"
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
"Information regarding coding academies was interesting"
Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen NHS Foundation Trust
Networking Lunch
"Good introduction to IG and requirements for someone new to this topic. Not too technical and able to take something away for local govt arena"
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
An Informance Governance Manager presenting
Delegates preparing for the next session
"I found that the issues raised were relevant and topical and will allow us to better assist our clients in the future"
Tribal
"Context was very pertinent. Good mix of attendees"
Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals
Registration and Refreshments
During a presentation
"Everything on the agenda was relevant one of the best courses I have attended"
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
"New toolkit session and pseudonymisation session very good"
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust
Networking Break
Networking Break
"Excellent master class, extremely informative, interactive and kept my interest the whole day. Would recommend to anyone"
Frimley Park Hospitals NHS Trust
Delegates during a presentation
"Very up to date – good to hear from other units and share best practice"
Sligo General Hospital
Delegates in discussion
Delegates discussing a presentation
"I particularly enjoyed the motivating and positive approach to the day"
Guernsey Physiotherapy Group
"Interactive aspect very good"
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Networking Break
Networking Break
"Another excellent day with some brilliant presentations"
Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
"Useful to focus solely on Trauma and Orthopaedics rather than a mixture of things"
Taunton and Somerset Foundation Trust
"Well organised"
Guernsey Physiotherapy Group
Delegates and speakers in discussion
"Good to hear of different services, reassuring that what we are trying to implement is working effectively elsewhere"
Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust
"I have real food for thought to take back to Worcester"
Worcester Acute NHS Trust
"Useful and informative"
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Delegates during the break
Networking Break
"Particularly enjoyed the sharing of experiences which can be modified and transferred to our own environment"
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
"A lot of idea’s to take back and proceed do the orthopaedic team and consultants"
Frimley Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Delegates networking during a break
"The day was well organised, informative and from a wide perspective"
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
"Well organised, venue location excellent"
Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust
Speakers in discussion
Registration and Refreshments
"I enjoyed the Leeds experience the most – able to identify with some of the issues and challenges"
Frimley Park Hospital
"Great variety of speakers"
Lancaster Teaching Hospital
Delegates in discussion
Networking Break
"This event was extremely informative – well done – good mix of topics"
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
"Well structured and very informative course"
Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Networking Break
"Stakeholder power interest matrix very useful. I liked the constant examples by presenters – they really helped facilitate understanding of theory"
NHS Bristol Community Health
"Good broad view of marketing"
NHS North Staffs
Preparing for the Masterclass
Networking Break Hall
"This is a new subject to me so found info useful in all sessions"
Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen UH NHS Trust
"A good opportunity to understand the marketing needs of different NHS groups"
Abbott Diagnostics
"Good balance between group work and lecture style delivery"
Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen UH NHS Trust
Networking Break
"Enthusiasm of speaker for the subject was good. Event well chaired, enjoyed round table discussions"
Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary
"Very good, very relevant"
Sheffield Children’s hospital
Delegates ready for a presentation
"Good opportunities to network with colleagues across the country and to share experiences"
Winchester and Eastleigh
"Found the demand management talk enlightening"
Barts and the London
"Very topical"
Leeds
Speakers in discussion
"Enjoyed meeting and discussing issues with others from other areas of the country"
Pennine acute hospitals NHS Trust
"A wake up call!"
Central Manchester UHFT
"Networking sessions were brilliant"
Mid Yorkshire Trust
Delegates having a quick chat
Delegates in discussion
"Some very stimulating presentations providing a lot of food for thought"
North Cumbria
"Well organised, good Chair"
Informing healthcare NHS Wales
"Enjoyed networking opportunities. Very stimulating discussion"
Royal Wolverhampton NHS trust
Delegates in discussion
"Focussed and relevant content – well delivered. Real practical ideas to take away"
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
"Very good, covered subject title very well"
Dudley Group of Hospitals
"Good balance of perspectives and insight from different people who have been there and done it"
NHS Brent
Networking Break
"Valuable overview of the processes within the NHS as applied to costing pathology"
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
"Costing is much clearer!"
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Delegates in discussion
"An interesting mix of topics allowing for stimulating discussion around aspects of service delivery we will all have to address"
Papworth Hospital
"All very good"
Southampton University Hospitals Trust
Delegates in discussion
At Registration
"As an accountant, it was very informative and new to me. A good summary of the whole service"
South Devon NHS Trust
"Good overview of issues"
Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Trust
Delegates in discussion
At Registration
"Interaction in the practical session was very interesting"
Leeds Teaching Hospital
"Really enjoyed the group discussion"
In Discussion
Networking Break
"Very useful overview of the situation for pathology and useful practical examples in the afternoon"
Central Manchester UH NHS Trust
Networking Break
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