Health & Social Care Assistants – a complex future or generational opportunity? Gail Adams, Head of Nursing UNISON
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Introduction • • •
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UNISON Current situation What legacy for Francis, Berwick, Keogh & Cavendish Principles Priorities
UNISON • •
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Largest healthcare union Union of choice for HCAs & Social Care Staff 350,000 in membership Largest source of research Track record of partnership working Support their professional & personal development UNISON & OU Partnership since 1995
How do staff feel?
Current situation • •
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Complex – architecture, location & size, ecconomics Competition doesn't build cooperation Government is anti regulation Unclear if there will be additional funds Differing UK picture
Current Situation • • • • • •
Francis Keogh Berwick Cavendish Unclear how Government will land Less than 18 months from Perda
Principles • • • • • •
Induction Certificate in Care Linked to bands 1-4 work Linked to pre reg programmes HEE will play a significant role Prof Standards Authority CR14
Key priorities • • • • •
Dementia End of Life Care Openings programmes Twin track approach new & existing staff Widening participation
“This
is a once in a generational opportunity to for us to work together & to be good ancestors” Gail Adams
