Gail Adams, Head of Nursing UNISON

Gail.adams@unison.co.uk

@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