The media has been paying much attention to recent political discussion concerning the implementation of cuts and cost-saving measures across the NHS. While little has been said specifically about precisely where these cuts will be, or how efficiency savings will be made, it is clear that the NHS faces a prolonged period of cuts, and the need for increased efficiency during what are sure to be difficult times for us all.
With this in mind, the Healthcare Facilities Consortium (HFC) has moved its “Flourishing FM” conference for 2010/11 to March 2011 so that we can address these issues at a key time for healthcare professionals. The conference will offer two days of diverse topical discussion and debate concerning the pressures faced by healthcare FM professionals, and we will be showcasing a wide range of value-for-money solutions and cost-saving services at a time when they are more important, and have more value, than ever before.
7 – 8 March, 2011 – Old Trafford, Manchester.
Key attractions include:
• A new venue - The Theatre of Dreams, home of Manchester United Football Club, Old Trafford, Manchester.
• A new format.
• The first main FM Conference of 2011; bringing delegates topical debate and discussion prior to the new financial year, and addressing the challenges facing estates and facilities professionals in healthcare as the threat of cuts looms
• Pre-funded delegate places will be available for HFC subscribers and software licence holders, including Credits for Cleaning (C4C).
• Sponsored and discounted delegate places available for non-subscribers.
• A tour of Old Trafford stadium and museum.
• A gala dinner overlooking the Old Trafford stadium.
• Accommodation now available to book within the vicinity of the conference venue. Book early to avoid disappointment – details are available on our website
• A CPD-certified event
The programme will cover issues including:
• Problems to be addressed / the implications of having to cost-cut.
• Benchmarking.
• Financial solutions.
• A plan for saving jobs / workforce option.
To accompany the sessions we will be hosting a unique exhibition featuring an extensive range of exhibitors showcasing products, systems, and services designed to ease you office worries, including software solutions applicable to these difficult times.
The exhibition will include stands from many of our discounted service/product providers, providing an ideal opportunity to keep yourself up-to-date with the many subscriber benefits that your organisation can draw on.
For further details visit the HFC website at www.hfc.org.uk or e-mail us at conference@hfc.org.uk.
