Futureproofing the NHS workforce : making health care a more attractive career

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.