The 100th episode of Digital Health Unplugged sees host Jordan Sollof joined by Dr Lia Ali to chat about the value of being a Digital Health Networks Advisory Panel member ahead of this year’s elections.

Ali, a consultant psychiatrist and clinical advisor at the NHS England transformation directorate, explains what the advisory panels do and why they are vital for the digital health community.

She discusses being a chief clinical information officer (CCIO) advisory panel member for the last few years, including what motivated her to apply, her most memorable experiences and some of the important issues the panel covered and worked on.

Lastly, she shines a light on the impact the advisory panels have on the wider digital health community before encouraging listeners to nominate themselves or a peer to stand in the upcoming elections.

Nominations opened for the advisory panel elections on 3 March 2025 and will close on 11 April 2025.

You can nominate yourself or a peer to stand in the upcoming Digital Health Networks CCIO, chief information officer (CIO) and chief nursing information officer (CNIO) Advisory Panel elections here.

Guest:

Dr Lia Ali, consultant psychiatrist, clinical advisor at NHSE transformation directorate and Digital Health CCIO Network Advisory Panel member