Wednesday 21 May 2025 | 09:30-16:30

Format: Site visit

Whether you are a professional or a provider, you will inevitably interact with local or national regulators. Regulation is essential for maintaining quality and safety in healthcare systems worldwide. However, effective regulation in a changing world presents significant challenges.

Using scientific evidence and practical experiences, we will discuss how regulation can positively impact quality and safety. You will learn from national regulators in England, Norway, and The Netherlands about engaging with patients and clients and developing strategies, and participate in stimulating conversations on these topics. This event is ideal for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of regulatory practices.

Einar Hovlid Director of knowledge and analysis, Norwegian Board of Health Supervision; Norway

Jan Willem Weenink Associate Professor, Erasmus University Rotterdam; Netherlands

Wouter van der Schors Senior Advisor, Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate, Netherlands

Victoria Howes Deputy Director of Strategy, Care Quality Commission; England