Recognising the pivotal role commissioning plays in delivering optimum health outcomes and value for money, never has it been so important to ensure the commissioning skills, capabilities and capacity are firmly in place to support this.

Given the current NHS environment of reform and financial deficits, increasing pressure is on commissioning to drive pathway redesign and service improvement. Now more than ever is the time to build on the skills already established and cultivate the intelligence of commissioning to deliver high quality care in the right place at the right time.

Health Service Journal is delighted to bring you advance notification of this unique conference designed to provide you with the tools and techniques to maximise commissioning workforce capacity and capability. With seven essential skills sessions focusing on the key competencies to effectively redesign patient pathways and meet future demands including the 18 week target, all on existing resources, this is an event not to be missed.