Forecasting and Modelling in the NHS

Benefits of attending

• an increased ability to forecast reliable income and expenditure positions within clinical and other directorates
• develop the skills to build high quality financial models
• confidently exercise judgement and identify risks
• awareness of the importance of documenting models and a rigorous approach to testing

Key features

• alternative methods of forecasting income and expenditure
• identify sources of information and listing assumptions
• spreadsheet modelling – the do’s and don’ts
• output and presentation
• cost structures and cost behaviours
• the modelling requirements of Payment by Results

Who should attend
Those responsible for creating or co-ordinating income and expenditure forecasts in the NHS and for financial modelling of the effects of Payment by Results within provider organisations, Strategic Health Authorities and Primary Care Trusts.

Lecturer

David Bailey MA(Oxon) FCCA, Independent Consultant