1. Better workforce planning and improving people's lives
The CfWI held its national conference – Better workforce planning and improving people's lives – in Workshops focused on a range of workforce planning topics – from Planning for
London on 10 October and Leeds on 12 October. Over 300 delegates and guests gathered to discuss personalisation in social care to Integrated healthcare: the perspective from Finland.
workforce planning for health and social care.
Mental health perspectives on workforce matters were provided by Lord Victor Adebowale,
The events were opened by Peter Sharp, Chief Executive of Chief Executive of Turning Point, and Emeritus Professor John Copeland, Chairman of the Great
the CfWI, Dame Professor Carol Black, Chair of the CfWI Push for Mental Health in strategic alliance with the Movement for Global Mental Health. Peter
Governance Board, and Roy Taylor CBE, member of the CfWI Sharp and Rafael Popper, Director of the iKnow Project, University of Manchester, discussed
Governance Board, and closed by Professor Jim Buchan, the CfWI approach to horizon scanning.
Professional Advisor to the CfWI.
During the conference, Cara Holland, a graphic facilitator from Graphic Change, drew
Keynote speakers included representative images of the presentations. The final piece can be seen above.
• Paul Streets, Director for Public & Patient Experience and Engagement, Department of Health
• David Behan, Director General of Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships Visit the CfWI website at www.cfwi.org.uk
• Miles Scott, Chief Executive, Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust General enquiries: enquiries@cfwi.org.uk
• Peter Hay, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services Information about CfWI events: events@cfwi.org.uk
• Martin Barkley, Education and Training Transition Lead Provider Chief Executive for Skills Press enquiries: pressoffice@cfwi.org.uk
Networks. International enquiries: international@cfwi.org.uk