Annual Review 2007/2008

Supporting workforce development

Helping to develop a skilled and flexible workforce is at the heart of Skills for Health’s work
Tackling skills gaps in England
Signing the Skills Pledge
Meeting needs countrywide
SSAs in Wales and Northern Ireland
Giving employers a voice
Importance of the Career Framework

Better skills, better health services

Trialling and testing our competences ensures that we are meeting the needs of employers
Suitable, qualified and flexible
Evaluating workforce development
18 Week pathway
Working together in the West Midlands

Healthcare education and training

Employees who have the right qualifications for the job are key to a successful workforce
Innovative qualifications for young people
Significant uptake in Apprenticeships
A strategy for the future
Challenges of the QCF

Developing partnerships across the health sector

Working effectively with partners across the UK ensures new developments are robust and transferable
Working in partnership across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Using Competences in the Independent Sector
Working with the Third Sector
Supporting innovation

Looking ahead
Skills for Health Board and Council members