Phillip Smith Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board and the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Dr Phillip Smith has spent over 20 years working in the NHS to support better health outcomes through the generation and application of research and innovation. This has included being an active member of the NHS RD Forum since 2002 as well working for organisations, networks and other entities dedicated to improving health and social care. More recently Phillip has worked with others to set up the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System Research and Innovation Hub through partnership working with the University of Hertfordshire, charities, faith and community groups. This brings several benefits to residents: 1) enhanced healthcare services, 2) more inclusive research, 3) increased community involvement, 4) more relevant workforce development, 5) improved health outcomes and 6) economic benefits (which also promotes health).