Health & Social Care Assistants – a complex future or generational opportunity?

1. Health & Social Care Assistants – a complex future or generational opportunity? Gail Adams, Head of Nursing UNISON Gail.adams@unison.co.uk @unisonnurses

2. Introduction • UNISON • Current situation • What legacy for Francis, Berwick, Keogh & Cavendish • Principles • Priorities

3. 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

4. How do staff feel?

5. 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

6. Current Situation • Francis • Keogh • Berwick • Cavendish • Unclear how Government will land • Less than 18 months from Perda

7. 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

8. Key priorities • Dementia • End of Life Care • Openings programmes • Twin track approach new & existing staff • Widening participation

9. “This is a once in a generational opportunity to for us to work together & to be good ancestors” Gail Adams