Health & Social Care
Assistants – a complex future or
generational opportunity?
Gail Adams, Head of Nursing UNISON
Gail.adams@unison.co.uk
@unisonnurses
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
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Francis
Keogh
Berwick
Cavendish
Unclear how Government will land
Less than 18 months from Perda
Principles
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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
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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