Diggory Festival of Learning, Quality, Innovation &Wellbeing

9.30am - 4.30pm 1st November 2016

The Ridgeway Centre, Featherstone Road, Wolverton, MK12 5TH

Whether you are able to join us for a morning, afternoon or the whole day, there is something for everyone. Come andnetwork with colleagues, learn about their work and join in the celebration of the great things happening across Diggory.

  • Key Note Speaker Ashley Brooks–Who was the first National Patient Champion for the NHS and we are really excited that he has agreed to come and speak to us to share his journey and learning.
  • DiggoryService Showcases- We invite you to come and be inspired by some of the team’s and the great work they do.
  • Workshops– there are 5 to choose from, that you can book on the day (see overleaf).
  • InformationStands: Browse the 25+ stands froma wide range of teams, support organisations and partners. Ask the Education team about LDZ & training opportunities, speak to Staff Side about partnership working, get your FLU jabhealth advice from the Occupational Health team, learn about the networks that you can join or support, speak to the Systm One team, ask HR about the discounts & benefits available… plus much more.
  • FreePampertaster sessions courtesy of MK College Students, book on the day for a mini manicure or massage.
  • Diggory Staff Awards - Presentationsto celebrate and share in the achievements of our nominees!

There is free parking available on site. Refreshments lunch will be provided.
There is no need to book in advance. Please browse the programme overleaf, email with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Diggory Festival Programme

09:30 / Registration & Refreshments
10:00 / Introduction to the festival by Lorna Payne, Divisional Director
10:20 / Key note speaker – Ashley Brooks, NHS Patient Champion
11:00 / Service show case 1 – Specialist Memory Services
11:20 / Service show case 2 – Speech & Language Therapy
11:40 / Tea /Coffee and Diwali treats
11:55 / Service show case 3 –
What Happens In A Modern Sexual Health Service
12:15 / Service show case 4– Addictions and Offender Care
12:35 / Service show case 5 – Early Intervention in Psychosis
12:55 / Lunch Break
13:40 / Service show case 6 – Podiatry
14:00 / Awards Ceremony
16:00 / Plenary and looking forward – Lorna Payne
16:10 / Refreshments / Networking

Workshops Programme

11.00-11.40 Building personal and workplace resilience
People At Work
11.55-12.15 Wheelchair Assessments
Wheelchair Services Team
12.25-13.05 Managing Teams Under Pressure
People At Work
13.15-13.35 Apprenticeships
Education & Development Team
14.00-14.40 Managing My Career Path
People At Work
15.00-15.40 Better Care For Older People
CNWL Older Peoples Clinical Network