Patrick Vernon

Social Commentator, campaigner and cultural historian

About Me

Event: Monday 19th May 2025 – HSJ Reducing Health Inequalities Forum

HSJ Reducing Health Inequalities Forum Addressing systemic barriers, sustained long-term policy and optimised data-driven strategies to drive economic growth and inclusive healthcare  The HSJ Reducing Health Inequalities Forum serves as a pivotal gathering for leaders across the healthcare spectrum, focusing on embedding health equity through the lens of the NHS’s upcoming 10-year health plan. This […]

Event: Wednesday 14th May 2025 – Integrated Care Delivery Forum in Birmingham

With NHS England’s abolition creating immense uncertainty, the coming months will be seismic in determining the future of healthcare in England. Join us for the opening keynote panel, focused on delivering the 10-Year Health Plan and the crucial role of ICSs and Trusts in driving the government’s key shifts. This is your chance to engage […]

VE Day: Remembering the 15,000 West Indians Who Served in WWII

“As we celebrate VE Day don’t forget 15,000 West Indians who served in WW2. One of my mentors was the late Eddie Martin Noble (1917 2007). I had the honour of knowing him and made a film in 2008 called A Charmed Life about his life and the West Indian contribution to WW2. Making the […]

Event: 7th June 2025 – Professional Development & Leadership Conference

Professional Development & Leadership Conference The British Caribbean Doctors and Dentists Association (BCDD) invites you to a powerful and inspiring Leadership Conference in collaboration with Healthcare Leadership Academy. As doctors and dentists, we are not only caregivers but also leaders—in our workplaces, communities, and the wider healthcare system. This conference will provide the skills, knowledge, […]