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Primary Care Improvers Conference 2020
2020-02-25 10:00 - 16:30 UTC | The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre at the Holiday Inn,, Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4EW, United Kingdom
Primary Care Improvers Conference 2020
An opportunity to share and learn with like-minded people who are working to change primary care.
You can now register for our fourth annual Primary Care Improvers’ Conference. There is so much energy and experience amongst our 5500+ strong members so come along and meet others to learn from what’s working around the country, share ideas, make connections locally and nationally and recharge your improvement batteries. Also bring a friend that you think would like to share in the buzz and success of making change and improvement happen.
Whether you are working on quality improvement projects at practice level, leading changes across your organisation or local system or developing local networks – there will be something for you.
On the day you will have the opportunity to:

Learn from the improvement stories of others
Network with colleagues from across the country
Gather ideas and receive feedback on your improvement project
Learn and try out practical tools that speed up change
Investigate how you can create a local network that can support you and others
Have a 1:1 “Speed” coaching session on a topic of your choice
Meet and link up with other people doing the things you are doing/experiencing

The PMA will have a presence at this event but it is not organised by the PMA. If you have any queries relating to this event, please contact the organisers using the link provided. Many thanks.

Primary care networks… what’s next?
2020-02-08 10:00 - 17:00 | ICC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Primary care networks… what’s next?
Join others involved with PCNs and gain insight into what’s happening across England, share best practice, and build supportive relationships.
Date: 08 February 2020
Location: ICC, Birmingham
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Over 99% of practices are in a PCN… so what’s next? The BMA’s PCN conference can tell you. You’ll find out what’s next for PCNs, as well as the different and innovative ways PCNs are developing across England.
Hear from:

national experts that negotiate the PCN DES
clinical directors and business managers that are implementing it
LMC offices that are supporting PCNs
different members of the PCN workforce about their experiences of working within a PCN.

With significant time for networking, you’ll gain insight into what’s happening around the country, share best practice, and build supportive relationships.
The five themes are arranged so you can tailor your programme to suit your needs – whether you want to look at PCN development, the workforce, clinical services, communities or funding, or if you want to mix and match – it’s all possible.
Themes
PCN workforce… what’s next?
Already got a clinical pharmacist and social prescriber… what’s next? You’ll hear about the next phase of workforce plans for PCNs. We have clinical pharmacists and social prescribers, as well as first contact physiotherapists, first responder paramedics and physician associated, to talk you through what they are already doing across the country, and how they can support the PCN to develop.
PCN clinical services… what’s next?
Already delivering the extended hours service… what’s next? Discuss the new service specifications and what they mean for PCNs. Clinical leads will talk about their preparations for the new services, and you’ll have time to share ideas about how you might implement them.
PCN development… what’s next?
Your PCN is all set up… what’s next? Our experts will explore where PCNs are going and how you can help your PCN get there, as well as talks for those who have already made good progress to develop their PCN.
PCN partnership working… what’s next?
Practices already working together as a PCN… what’s next? Delivery of PCN services is not just down to you and your PCN – other community and primary care services will need to be involved too. Hear from community teams and how they are engaging with PCNs to deliver integrated services to patients.
PCN funding… what’s next?
Already on top of funding for this year… what’s next? Hear about upcoming funding and what it’s for. Find out how clinical directors are using the existing funding innovatively to make it go further. Hear from VAT and tax experts (including HMRC) about the implications.
Additional highlights

Significant networking time to share experiences with your colleagues
Speak to our partner organisations about relevant support for your PCN
Legal and tax clinics for personalised advice on your situation
Insurance clinics looking at any gaps in your insurance cover
Exhibitors in our marketplace have been chosen based on the support they can provide to PCNs

Learn more: https://pcn.bma.org.uk/primary-care-network-conference/
Book your place: https://events.bma.org.uk/pcns-whats-next/registration/Site/Register

Lancashire and Cumbria LMC Conference ‘Lead, Manage, Collaborate’
2020-02-07 | Marriot Hotel, Preston, United Kingdom
10.00 – 10.30
Arrival – Tea & Coffee

10.30 – 10.45

Opening Speech from Dr Stephen Hardwick – Chair of Lancashire Coastal LMC

10.45 – 11.30
Dr Raj Patel MBE – Deputy Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England

11.30 – 12.15
Speaker TBC

12.15 – 13.15
Lunch and Networking in the Marketplace

13.15 – 14.15
Workshop 1 (Choice of 3 with a focus on PCNs)

Leadership in Practice– Dr Linda Alker and Dr Zeyad Abualhamael

Management – Diane Eaton, Practice Manager

Collaboration – Peter Tinson, Director of Collaborative Commissioning

14.15 – 14.45
Tea & Coffee

14.45 – 15.30
Lancaster University – Dr Euan Lawson

15.30 – 16.30
Workshop 2 (Choice of 3 with a focus on PCNs)

Leadership in Practice– Dr Linda Alker and Dr Zeyad Abualhamael
Management – Diane Eaton, Practice Manager
Collaboration – Donna Roberts – Head of Primary Care

16.30
Close

16.30– 18.30
Bar & Canapés

Practice Managers' Conference
2020-02-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Village Hotel Bury, Waterfold Business Park, Rochdale Road,, Bury, BL9 7BQ, United Kingdom
The Greater Manchester GP Excellence Practice Manager Conference, bringing together a variety of inspiring leadership and motivational speakers and providing expertise to support and address the challenges Practice Managers are currently facing.

Join us for a selection of keynote presentations and workshops.

Black Country & West Birmingham Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) Practice Managers Conference 2020
2020-01-30 | The Village Hotel Walsall, Tempus Drive, Walsall, WS2 8TJ, United Kingdom
Black Country & West Birmingham Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) Practice Managers Conference 2020
Transforming General Practice
The future of General Practice might look and feel a little uncertain – growing skills gaps, GP and partner shortages, increasing financial burdens, an ever-expanding governance landscape, coupled with an aging population with increased patient and policy expectations; factors making for a sector under strain. These collective pressures are beginning to drive a fundamental transformation in what constitutes general practice and the delivery of a more sustainable service.
The agreed consensus is that General Practice in 2020 will not look the same as it does today – and nor should it. The new look general practice will be able to work at scale making best use of new technologies. There will be development and expansion of the healthcare workforce and improved practice environments. There will be improved signposting of patients to the most appropriate service or where more appropriate supporting them to self-care. This will require GPs working as part of a more joined up primary care workforce will be able devote the greatest amount of time to quality and health improvement for patients and local communities. What matters now is getting on and delivering it so that practices can start to make a difference and patients can start to feel the difference.
The Black Country and West Birmingham Practice Managers Conference 2020 will help to answer some of your most pressing issues and concerns, as well as providing practical tips for improving your practice. The programme will concentrate on delivering real guidance on how to deliver the complex transformation needed in General Practice service provision, with examples from areas demonstrating the most rapid progress in implementing sustainable transformation plans.
The conference offers multiple opportunities to learn, knowledge share with peers, engage with the strategic thinking from the CCGs and to generate real momentum for change in your practice, partnership or Federation. The programme has been developed through research across the region and discussion with members and healthcare leaders, strategy leads and other change agents in The Black Country and West Birmingham to identify the key areas of interest and evidence of best practice and innovation.
Change is never easy, and while some organisations are leading the way, others are finding it more difficult to engage with the change agenda. The aim is to provide delegates with a future view of GP service provision – with help at hand to provide the inspiration and application to improve patient care, support self-care, promote interoperability and to drive greater efficiencies. Innovation and change are often overused phrases but such are the challenges; standing still is not an option.
The Black Country and West Birmingham Practice Managers Conference 2020 has been created to provide General Practice health professionals with access to new ideas, new ways of doing things, to build new relationships and create new partnerships. You will hear from thought leaders and those responsible for driving change and will take home inspiration and ideas, together with real, actionable solutions for improving healthcare services in the local community.
Our goal is to create a programme that is relevant and timely, offering practical insights that will enable you to overcome the real-life challenges to improving healthcare delivered through your practice. There will also be workstreams for practice managers and their primary care colleagues involved in transforming the out-of-hospital landscape.
Delegates will:

Hear the latest thinking in General Practice service transformation
Learn and discuss with senior healthcare practitioners – the key challenges and priorities
Learn about the new regimes and how these will play out into General Practice
Knowledge share with peers and leading healthcare professionals from across the UK
Have access to a selection of leading suppliers, including: healthcare technology companies, associated suppliers, consultants and other suppliers to the sector
Take away real advice and guidance – practical solutions and new initiatives that can be applied within your Practice or Federation
Discuss ways to collaborate in integrating the quality initiatives across the healthcare sector
Attend specialist workshops

If you would like to attend the conference, please contact the team at conference@pma-uk.org
We thank our sponsors for their support. You can read about them all here.

North East London Primary Care Network Expo
2020-01-22 13:00 - 17:30 | Stratford Town Hall, United Kingdom
The event will bring together GP colleagues and PCN members with system partners for sharing, learning and relationship building to support the development of Primary Care Networks.
The day will feature presentations, networking opportunities with subject matter experts and partners showcasing resources and exemplar models of ways of working. There will be a zone within the expo space dedicated to Leadership and organisational development.

Londonwide LMC Practice Manager and General Practice Nurse Conference 2020
2019-12-04 13:00 - 16:30 | Tavistock House South, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LG, United Kingdom
Join us for what promises to be an exciting and informative event.
The PMA presentation will take place at 2.30 pm and will showcase the new Excellence in Supporting Healthcare e-learning programme.

The King's Fund Annual Conference 2019
2019-11-27 - 2019-11-28 | King’s Fund, London, W1G 0AN, United Kingdom
The King’s Fund 2019 annual conference will shine a spotlight on how local areas are building important relationships across the system to deliver the NHS long-term plan and population health.
Register for the conference here.
This event provides an opportunity to showcase the Fund’s work and progress in the wider system on three important areas:

supporting improvements in health and wellbeing across places and communities

promoting better health and care for people with the worst health outcomes

ensuring its people and leaders are valued and supported.

Day 1
The first day focuses on supporting improvements in health and wellbeing across places and communities. The agenda brings together our work on population health, joining up services and empowering people and communities. Drawing on local examples, we will also explore how the public, private and third sectors can promote better health and care for people with the worst health outcomes.
Day 2
The second day focuses on ensuring the heath and care system’s people and leaders are valued and supported. Building on our Closing the gap report, we will provide further guidance on our recommended high-impact interventions that, if put into action now, could help tackle the current workforce crisis.
The agenda will bring together our work on culture and leadership, along with the work on staffing shortages and workforce – whether it’s in the NHS, social care, voluntary sector or primary and community settings. We will also explore how people working in health and care can make the most of opportunities presented by digital technologies.
If you would like to register to attend the event, please click here

Second South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Practice Managers' Conference 2019
2019-11-21 | Rotherham United Football Club, New York Way, Rotherham, S60 1AH, United Kingdom
The second South Yorkshire Practice Managers Conference 2019 has been created to provide General Practice health professionals with access to new ideas, new ways of doing things, to build new relationships and create new partnerships.
Our goal was to create a programme that is relevant and timely, offering practical insights that will enable you to overcome the real-life challenges to improving healthcare delivered through your practice.
Delegates will:

Share the latest thinking in General Practice service transformation and the transition to the Primary Care Networks
Learn and discuss with senior healthcare practitioners – the key challenges and priorities
Learn about the new regimes and how these will play out into General Practice
Knowledge share with peers and leading healthcare professionals from across the UK
Access to exhibitors – a selection of leading healthcare suppliers, including: technology companies, associated suppliers, consultants and others from the sector
Take away real advice and guidance – practical solutions and new initiatives that can be applied within your Practice, Federation or PCN.
Discuss ways to collaborate in integrating the quality initiatives across the healthcare sector
Attend two specialist workshops

If you would like to attend the conference, please contact the team at conference@pma-uk.org
We thank our sponsors for their support. You can read all about them here.

Suffolk LMC Practice Managers' Conference 2019
2019-11-13 | Wherstead Park, The Street, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2BJ
Suffolk LMC’s Practice Managers’ Conference will be held on 13th November 2019 at Wherstead Park. More information will be available soon.

Primary Care Networks - Next Steps for Practice Managers Conference 'The Art of the Possible'
2019-11-07 - 2019-12-03 | Various nationwide, United Kingdom
A dynamic interactive one-day conference for practice managers.
NHS England and NHS Improvement are running a series of events this autumn for Practice Managers – these events will present a fabulous opportunity for them to engage with Practice Managers, chat about plans and really understand what is needed in the way of support.
Objectives for the day:
A dedicated NHS England event for practice managers in the Region to:
• hear about PCNs, the fundamental role that you play and the development funding that is available
• talk to Practice Managers who are working within PCNs and understand how their roles have developed
• join interactive workshops that focus on:
o PCN leadership: in the context of practice management
o Coaching: support for practice managers
o Population Health Management and collaborative working
o Workforce – newer workforce roles and the impact on capacity
The full agenda can be viewed here.
Dates for the diary:
Thursday 7th November East of England
Tuesday 12th November Midlands
Thursday 14th November South East
Thursday 21st November London
Monday 25th November North West
Thursday 28th November South West
Tuesday 3rd December North East
If you would like to be kept informed on any of the events please email england.gpdevelopment@nhs.net

Cornwall (Kernow) LMC Practice Managers' Conference
2019-11-05 | Carlyon Bay Hotel, St Austell, United Kingdom
The Cornwall (Kernow) LMC Practice Managers’ Conference will take place on 5th November.
The agenda is now available for Kernow Local Medical Committee’s Practice Managers’ Conference at the Carlyon Bay Hotel, near St Austell.
Click here for the full itinerary.

The LMC hopes that the event will be an informative and fun way to hone your skills and boost your knowledge to take back and apply to the day-to-day workings of your practice.
It will also be an opportunity to network with peers, build resilience, reflect on changes impacting on GP practices and the NHS – and to take some time out and have some ‘headspace’ away from your hectic day to day work.
The agenda and has been shaped to combine a mix of prominent speakers – including Dr Krishna Kasaraneni, from the General Practitioners Committee’s Executive Team; Val Hempsey, Council Member of the National Association of Primary Care anda former practice manager with over 30 years’ experience; and Dr Liam Farrell, a former family doctor and award-winning writer and seasoned broadcaster – with a series of practical workshop sessions for delegates to choose from. These will cover areas such as legal, HR, personal resilience and financial issues.
There will be opportunities for delegates to get involved in activities, ask questions and make constructive challenges throughout the day, to ensure the event is interactive and engaging.
There will also be a marketplace with stands from exhibitors such as the Workforce Hub (CEPN), the South West Academic Health Science Network, South West Communications Group, Primary Care Support England, LMC Buying Group, British Medical Association, Hillcroft Surgery Supplies and Railey Projects.
The event costs £50 to attend, which includes refreshments. If you can’t go, please send your Deputy Practice Manager or equivalent – if you have one – as we are keen that all local GP practices are represented.
Details of how to register and how to select your preferred workshops will be shared in the LMC’s July newsletter. In the meantime, please ‘save the date’.
Additionally, the Carlyon Bay Hotel is offering a discount on accommodation on a limited number of rooms for attendees who wish to stay the night before the event. These are available on a first come first serve basis and you will need to book directly with the hotel, quoting your attendance at the Practice Managers Conference.
We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Best Practice Conference 2019
2019-10-09 - 2019-10-10 | National Hall, Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Best Practice Conference is Europe’s largest annual conference and exhibition for grassroots general practice and the wider primary care community, attracting delegates over two days for training, knowledge sharing, networking and peer support.
It enables attendees to enhance their clinical and practice management skills and promotes the spread of ideas and innovations that will improve care and outcomes for patients and increase efficiency.

Invicta Health Practice Managers Conference 2019
2019-10-02 | Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Ashford Road, Maidstone, ME17 1RE, United Kingdom
The Invicta Health Practice Managers Conference 2019 will take place on 2nd October. All the information you need can be found on the Invicta website.

LPMDG Annual Conference of Practice Managers 2019
2019-09-26 - 2019-09-27 | Belton Woods Hotel, Grantham, NG32 2LN, United Kingdom
Lincolnshire Practice Managers Development Group (LPMDG) is a small Committee comprising the CEO of the Lincolnshire Local Medical Committee and Practice Managers who are currently working within General Practice in Lincolnshire.
As an organisation they are dedicated to their aim of supporting managers in what is a busy, demanding and pivotal post within Primary Care. To achieve this they endeavour to champion the professional standing of Primary Care managers and assist in their development, both personal and professional. Our network of managers join together for a 2-day Annual Conference which attracts over 80 delegates, 35 trade sponsors and a host of national speakers.

Health and Care Innovation Expo 2019
2019-09-04 - 2019-09-05 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
Health and Care Innovation Expo 2019
Join us at Manchester Central on 4 and 5 September 2019 for the biggest NHS-led event of the year. Focused on the NHS Long Term Plan, Expo unites more NHS, local government and social care leaders than any other health and care event. Find out more

Health Plus Care 2019
2019-06-26 - 2019-06-27 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Make change happen within your healthcare organisation and system
Working in a health and social care system that faces winter pressures all year round and fights a losing battle against rising demand, taking time out to come to a conference could feel like mission impossible. However, it’s exactly when you can’t see the wood for the trees that taking time out can be so beneficial and ultimately time-saving …
Digital transformation without limits
The Digital Healthcare Show welcomes CIOs, CCIOs, senior IT leaders and clinicians from the NHS, Local Government, CCGs and Primary Care together to harness the huge opportunity to improve services and patient experience through digital transformation. The double award winning event will incorporate ehi Live in 2019 to bring you two days of game-changing education and networking.

Confed19
2019-06-19 - 2019-06-20 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
The NHS Confederation’s annual conference and exhibition is a unique experience where health and social care leaders can face shared challenges, find practical solutions, expand their professional network and debate topical issues.
With the Brexit deal looming and announcement of the NHS Long term plan, on top of existing winter crisis pressures; now is an important time as any to take time out from your busy schedule to focus on the future, reflect on your challenges and hear from healthcare experts from across the UK and beyond. Confed19 provides that opportunity.
And as you would expect from Confed conference, you will hear renowned healthcare experts share insight and developments from the UK and beyond. This year the conference will focus on the future and this theme will be supported by the new conference strands: digital, technology and innovation; finance, productivity and efficiency; integrating care; people-centred health and care; workforce; and all together, all different.
Confed19 will take place in Manchester on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 June 2019. Come and see the PMA at exhibition space C27 which is adjacent to the Primary Care Zone. Book now and make sure your organisation is represented at the biggest healthcare event of the year.
Primary Care Zone
The new Primary Care Zone will host a number of sessions throughout the two-days at conference and will be delivered by primary care provider network, the National Association of Primary Care (NAPC). As the NHS Long Term Plan looks to break down the divide between primary, community and acute health services, the new zone is an excellent opportunity to discuss future working together across the sectors and learn from colleagues who’ve successfully embedded integrated care.
Special primary care delegate rate
It is important to have representation from across the whole health and social care sector which is why Confed19 have introduced a new discounted rate for primary care organisations. For £149+VAT primary care delegates will have access to the Confed19 exhibition floor and primary care zone. If you would like full access to the Confed19 programme, you will be able to register with our discounted NHS Confederation member rate. Further information about this can be found on the Confed conference website. [FIND OUT MORE]
Delegate testimonials
“Great opportunity to learn, reflect and network” – Executive director, NHS Trust, Acute Save
“This was my first attendance at the conference and it exceeded my expectations. Great speakers with a mixture of national and local focus in the breakout sessions. Networking opportunities and lots of learning to share” – Deputy Director, CCG, Commissioning
“NHS Confed18 was a great opportunity to connect with current context in a more meaningful way to debate issues with colleagues and to learn from others. Really broad content with great speakers” – Executive director, NHS Foundation trust, Acute
“A fantastic first contact with Confed which undoubtedly will be repeated” – Chair, CCG, Primary care

7th Greater Manchester Summit - Primary Care is Changing
2019-04-11 09:30 - 16:00 | Renaissance Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars Street, Manchester, M3 2EQ, United Kingdom
The PMA will be at the 7th GM Primary Care Summit which promises to bring together a range of health and care colleagues from across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Hear the impact of the NHS Long Term Plan on Primary Care
Hear about integrated neighbourhood working from a range of perspectives
Hear from guest speakers including Jon Rouse, Chief Officer, GM Health and Social Care Partnership
Take part in the interactive workshops

We will be available to chat to you from 8.45 am. Come over and say hello!
Places are limited so book now.

General Practice Transformation Champions
2019-03-28 09:30 - 15:30 | Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, London, W6 8DR, United Kingdom
This free one day conference is aimed at those involved in leading improvement and transformation in general practice and provides a packed day of practical insights into how practices and networks around England are sustaining and transforming general practice.
Attendees will hear about:

Transforming Primary Care through the development of Primary Care Networks

Population Health Management
Engaging citizens and building communities

How new roles and ways of working are helping General Practice workload

Care navigation and the impact felt in practice
Personalised care & social prescribing
Next Generation GPs

Time for Care and the broad impact of the programme including released time

Coaching programmes and the benefits felt by primary care teams

Delegates will leave inspired, informed and better equipped. An essential day for senior GPs, practice managers and primary care leads supporting transformation and the General Practice Forward View.

Transforming General Practice in South Yorkshire
2019-03-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Rotherham United Football Club, New York Way, Rotherham, S60 1AH, United Kingdom
The South Yorkshire Practice Managers Conference 2019 offers multiple opportunities to learn, knowledge share with peers, engage with the strategic thinking from the CCGs and to generate real momentum for change in your practice, partnership or Federation.
The programme has been developed through research across the region and discussion with members and healthcare leaders, strategy leads and other change agents in South Yorkshire to identify the key areas of interest and evidence of best practice and innovation. Registration is open to those working in any of the following CCGs:

Sheffield
Rotherham
Barnsley
Doncaster
Bassetlaw

The programme is both stimulating and thought-provoking. Delegates at the South Yorkshire Practice Managers Conference 2019 will:

hear the latest thinking in General Practice service transformation
learn and discuss with senior healthcare practitioners – the key challenges and priorities
learn about the new regimes and how these will play out into General Practice
knowledge share with peers and leading healthcare professionals from across the UK
have access to a selection of leading suppliers, including: healthcare technology companies, associated suppliers, consultants and other suppliers to the sector
take away real advice and guidance – practical solutions and new initiatives that can be applied within your Practice or Federation
discuss ways to collaborate in integrating the quality initiatives across the healthcare sector
be able to attend specialist workshops.

Don’t miss opportunity to share with peers, leading healthcare specialists and participate in a series of work streams.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK, CLICK HERE

Primary Care Improvers Conference - Taking General Practice Forward
2019-02-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Kia Oval, Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5SS, United Kingdom
An opportunity to share and learn with like-minded people who are working to change primary care.
You can now register for our third annual Primary Care Improvers Conference. There is so much energy and experience amongst our 4000 strong members so come along and meet others to learn from what’s working around the country, share ideas, make connections locally and nationally and recharge your improvement batteries. Also bring a friend that you think would like to share in the buzz and success of making change and improvement happen.
Whether you are working on quality improvement projects at practice level, leading changes across your organisation or local system or developing local networks – there will be something for you.
On the day you will have the opportunity to:

Learn from the improvement stories of others
Network with colleagues from across the country
Gather ideas and receive feedback on your improvement project
Learn and try out practical tools that speed up change
Investigate how you can create a local network that can support you and others
Have a 1:1 “Speed” coaching session on a topic of your choice
Meet and link up with other people doing the things you are doing/experiencing

Earlier this year more than 100 improvement enthusiasts from in and around general practice in England came together. They said:
“An interactive day full of learning that will be used back at work.”
“Enjoyed the positive and inspiring stories and sharing of experiences.”
“Was an energising conference with great networking opportunities?”
