Tuesday lunchtime, standing room only. Chaired by Hugh Simpson (GMC), Mike Jackson (UNISON), Neil Churchill (Asthma UK), Angela Greatly (SCMH) and embarrassingly, I have forgotten the name of the able MP (speaking) who was standing in for health minister Ann Keen. I've tried to google the event but nothing. Anyone remind me? Mike Jackson made an interesting point that the first partnership in health was recorded in the 17th Century. When the staff and patients of Bedlam got together to approach the board of governors to demand successfully better conditions for patients!
I was able to put a question that if they want meaningful engagement or "partnership" with staff then management must enable their reps to have adequate time off and training to contribute to any joint working.
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