Thread by @DHSCgovuk

This week we'll be looking at 5 key challenges affecting the #NHS & #SocialCare workforce. We want to hear YOUR views through our #TalkHealthandCare platform on how we can improve your experience working in the sector. The first challenge explores whether staff feel empowered…

🎯CHALLENGE: Staff don’t always feel in control or empowered about the decisions regarding the care they provide, leaving them feeling unsupported by their colleagues. We want to create an environment where staff can fulfil their potential. Have your say: dhscworkforce.crowdicity.com/category/29628

📊 More than 70% of staff feel their manager values their work [Source: NHS Staff Survey’17] – but we want EVERYONE to feel supported & empowered. How can we ensure this happens? Join the #TalkHealthAndCare conversation: bit.ly/2OAtDoS

📊 Nearly 90% of staff believe their role makes a difference to patients, but only 66.8% deliver the level of care they aspire to [Source: NHS Staff Survey'17]. How can we close this gap & help you reach your potential? Share your ideas: bit.ly/2CFgB7d #TalkHealthAndCare

💬 Gillian, a care agency director @HomecareAstar, shared why she felt it was important to implement a review schedule for new staff: bit.ly/2SQOWWI
Is there a similar pathway for new starters where you work? #TalkHealthAndCare

💬 @AdkAggarwal, an #NHS graduate trainee, shared how feeling empowered & valued within his role allowed him to raise a gap in a policy area with his managers. This resulted in a change in service and positively impacted #patientsafety: bit.ly/2yVak4O #TalkHealthAndCare

📆 After seeing the reality of staff's technological concerns during a night shift, @MattHancock launched his tech vision in October to ensure staff have the resources they need to achieve their potential: bit.ly/2PCgiO8 #TalkHealthAndCare

💡ACTION: Sign-up, share your experiences, ideas and help shape the NHS and #socialcare sectors of the future. Visit dhscworkforce.crowdicity.com #TalkHealthAndCare