OHT Leeds: AI in Healthcare - From concept to capability

AI and large language models are no longer just ideas. They are starting to shape how health and care services work, from information handling to support tools. This session explores where AI is already being applied, what value it’s bringing and what we need to consider as these technologies scale.

We’ll hear from people working on practical applications, and open up a conversation around inclusion, risk and the importance of designing responsibly so innovation doesn’t leave people behind.

Agenda (Draft)17:30 – Arrival and networking

Informal welcome and refreshments

18:00 – Welcome and introductions

Framing the session: why now, why this conversation?

18:10 – Demonstration 1

Ed (Hippo): Using AI to support Bradford’s Mental Health Line

A practical look at AI supporting mental health access and triage

18:30 – Demonstration 2

Speaker TBC (Microsoft or Radiology): AI and LLMs in health and care settings

An example of how automation and intelligence are shaping real workflows

18:50 – Panel and audience discussion

Speakers and local contributors discuss:

What’s working and what’s not?

Where AI can add value in health and care?

Ethical considerations, inclusion and who’s at risk of being left behind

Audience reflections and questions encouraged

19:30 – Closing remarks

Next steps for OHT Leeds, get involved, share ideas

19:40, onwards – Informal networking

Space to continue conversations