The workforce in health and social care services to older people: Developing an education and training strategy

Vari Drennan, Ros Levenson, Claire Goodman, Catherine Evans

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    Abstract

    Planning workforce development across the health and social care services for older people presents a formidable challenge. In England, Workforce Development Confederations are responsible for commissioning the education and training of the current and future health and social care workforce. This article reports on an analysis of local issues in planning the workforce for older people's services undertaken in one Confederation. It reports on the perceived priorities for developing the workforce in older peoples services in a policy environment where multiple initiatives were competing for attention. It highlights the key challenges in planning a strategy that embraces numerous service and education providers and offers practical solutions. Although this analysis was in one Confederation, the issues raised have relevance for other Confederations and their education and service partner organisations. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationNurse Education Today
    Pages402-408
    Number of pages7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 2004

    Publication series

    NameNurse Education Today
    Volume24

    Keywords

    • Aged
    • Education
    • Strategic planning
    • Workforce

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