gail adams, head of nursing unison [email protected] @unisonnurses health & social care...
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Gail Adams, Head of Nursing UNISON
@unisonnurses
Health & Social Care Assistants – a complex future or generational opportunity?
Introduction
• UNISON• Current situation• What legacy for Francis, Berwick,
Keogh & Cavendish• Principles• Priorities
UNISON• 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
• Complex – architecture, location & size, ecconomics
• Competition doesn't build co-operation
• 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