“Very thought-provoking, interesting and highly relevant session. Has completely changed my way of thinking” – Clinical Directors and Lead Clinicians – The King’s Fund

I’ve worked with The King’s Fund for many years, delivering the finance elements of their board and senior leader programmes, including for medical directors. It was a pleasure to present the Clinical Directors and Lead Clinicians Programme for The King’s Fund.

Comments from participants on The King’s Fund Clinical Directors and Lead Clinicians event on Finance by David Bailey
“Excellent introduction to finance and economics.”
“Illuminating, informative and entertaining.”
“Great energy and excellent honest insight into NHS finances. Really useful for making conversation with finance in the future.”
“Really enjoyed the finance session that David kindly delivered to us in the Clinical Directors and Lead Clinicians module. Very thought-provoking, interesting and highly relevant session. Has completely changed my way of thinking and I look forward to working with my finance officer with renewed enthusiasm and passion. Thank you very much David.”
“Thanks v. much. Insightful & useful session with key points for understanding NHS finance and economics.”
“Very interesting. Found the definitions useful. How do we move forward to economic ideas.”
“Absolutely brilliant. Delivered dry and complicated information in an easy to understand way. Made me interested in the subject to the point where I will be trying to expand the knowledge received today. Really appreciated the humour and the way everyone was totally engaged.”
“Thank you David for delivering a clear, insightful and engaging session on finance. I appreciated the real-life examples, that made the content not only relevant but also very useful. Your enthusiasm and depth of knowledge was great.”
“David is engaging and breaks down finance and NHS economics in understandable ways. Should write a book and implement his programme for all trusts.”
“Enjoyed the session, clarity on complex issues that I hadn’t previously understood.”
“Beautiful delivery of the course: finance for clinical directors. You are highly recommended.”
“Excellent and enjoyable communicator pitched at appropriate level.”
“Clear and helpful explanation of how NHS finance works with an organisation. So useful to understand how to work more effectively with accountants and finance managers rather than seeing it antagonistically. Really well run session – thank you.”
“Engaging and honest overview of the role of accountancy in the NHS. As a doctor with no financial training I now understand some of these fundamental principles. Very valuable knowledge.”
“David was engaging and informative, making complex concepts understandable.”
“An engaging humorous session with insightful content around finance and economics. Thank you!”
“Fantastic lecture! Changed my understanding of relationship between clinical leadership and finance.”

Thanks to everyone who participated so enthusiastically. I wish you all well in making a difference.