WF 12
Ymchwiliad i gynaliadwyedd y gweithlu iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol
Inquiry into the sustainability of the health and social care workforce
Ymateb gan: Conffederasiwn GIG Cymru
Response from: Welsh NHS Confederation
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The Welsh NHS Confederation and NHS Wales Employers response to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee inquiry into the sustainability of the health and social care workforce. |
Contact: |
Nesta Lloyd – Jones, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, the Welsh NHS Confederation. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Tel: XXXXXXXXXXX
Richard Tompkins, Director, NHS Wales Employers. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Tel: XXXXXXXXXXX
Jayne Dando, Head of Workforce Strategy & Planning, Workforce, Education & Development Services (WEDS). |
Date: |
8 September 2016 |
Introduction
1. We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee inquiry. We hope that our response, which has been developed with our members, including Directors of Workforce and Organisational Development (OD), highlights the key issues and challenges that we face in Wales. The Welsh NHS Confederation and Directors of Workforce and OD would be more than happy to provide further information to Members of the Committee.
2. The Welsh NHS Confederation represents the seven Health Boards and three NHS Trusts in Wales. The Welsh NHS Confederation supports our members to improve health and well-being by working with them to deliver high standards of care for patients and best value for taxpayers’ money. We act as a driving force for positive change through strong representation and our policy, influencing and engagement work.
3. NHS Wales Employers is hosted by and operates as a part of the Welsh NHS Confederation. NHS Wales Employers supports the strategic workforce agenda of the NHS in Wales from an NHS employers’ perspective. NHS Wales Employers support the employers with workforce policy development, practical advice and information, and enables the NHS Wales Workforce and OD community to network, and share knowledge and best practice.
Key points
4. The health service is Wales’ biggest employer, currently employing around 86,500[i] staff and providing a significant contribution to both the national and local economy. As changes in demographics and our lifestyles have resulted in a dramatic rise in demand on the health and care services, it has become increasingly clear that a transformation in the way treatment is delivered is required if the NHS is to meet the needs of a future population. A sea-change in the way services are designed is vital. A key aspect to driving this, and successfully putting NHS Wales on a sustainable footing, is the workforce.