The King’s Fund discussed what is needed to make health and care a more attractive career, following the publication of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and looking ahead to a general election.
This event was held on the 6 December 2023, 8.15am for 8:30am - 9:45am, in The King's Fund office.
It discussed:
- The political barriers and action needed to recruit and retain NHS staff.
- Why improving workplace cultures within health and care is vital to address issues including excessive workloads, stress levels, bullying and harassment and discrimination.
- The workforce challenges and pressures felt by healthcare leaders, and how they are supporting staff wellbeing on a local level.
This discussion will focused on the NHS, and we are hosting another breakfast event on social care in the next few weeks.
Sally Warren, Director of Policy , The King's Fund chaired the event and was joined on the panel by:
- Dr Navina Evans CBE, Chief Workforce, Training and Education Officer, NHS England
- Matthew Trainer, Chief Executive BHRUT, and Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer Barts Health and BHRUT
- Steve Brine MP, Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee
- Suzie Bailey, Director of Leadership and Organisational Development, The King’s Fund
This event is the second in a series The King’s Fund is hosting to discuss the priority health policy areas ahead of the next general election.