RCPCH Grand Round: The Right Test Right Time campaign I with Professor Stella Vig and Dr Ian Eardley

In this webinar, Professor Stella Vig and Mr Ian Eardley discuss the Right Test, Right Time campaign and how making evidence-based decisions about diagnostic testing can improve care for children and families. They explore ways to reduce unnecessary investigations, optimise diagnostic pathways, and ensure the right test is requested at the right time.

Speakers

Professor Stella Vig
Mr Ian Eardley

Date of Recording

October 9, 2026

Available Until

October 8, 2027

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Speakers

Professor Stella Vig

Consultant Vascular and General Surgeon / National Clinical Director for Elective Care

Professor Stella Vig is Director for Workforce and Productivity in the Medical Directorate and National Clinical Director for Elective Care in NHS England, and a consultant vascular and general surgeon at Croydon University Hospital. She is also Honorary Professor of Clinical Practice at University College London. With more than 20 years’ experience as a consultant surgeon, Stella works at the intersection of frontline care, national policy and system transformation. Her portfolio spans elective reform, workforce, productivity, artificial intelligence and robotic-assisted surgery. A passionate advocate for patients, professional development and inclusive leadership, she is recognised for translating ambitious national strategy into practical change that improves care.
Mr Ian Eardley

Consultant Urologist / National Clinical Director for Elective Care

Ian Eardley is National Clinical Director for Elective Care at NHS England and Consultant Urologist in Leeds. He has previously held the roles of Chair of the Joint Committee for Surgical Training, Chair of the Urology SAC, Chair of Council of the Medical Protection Society and Vice President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is Associate Editor of the British Journal of Urology International and in 2014 he was awarded the St Peter’s medal for his contributions to British Urology.