This summary sets out Skills for Health’s strategic intent and aims for transforming the skills of the workforce to raise the quality of health and healthcare for the public, patients and service users.
The strategic aims have been developed in the context of:
- The Leitch Review of Skills in the Global Economy which places Sector Skills Councils at the forefront of meeting the UK’s economic challenges in respect of future skills requirements.
- A series of Sector Skills Agreements in each UK country setting out the partnership working that will develop the flexible workforce, based on nationally recognised competences, which the sector requires.
Achieving our strategic aims and intent will benefit:
- Patients and service users through increased quality of care tailored to their needs
- Health sector employers to realise the potential, skills transferability and productivity of their workforce and more directly influence investment and commissioning of the supply of skills.
- Individuals to access skills and learning which helps them achieve their potential and enhance their contribution to improving care
- Learning providers and Awarding Bodies by giving clear strategic direction about the needs of employers; and how this will support design and delivery of innovative learning, promoting wider participation, employability and recognition of achievement for the whole workforce
