The NHS and Armed Forces conference 2024: our shared purpose
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The NHS Employers annual Armed Forces virtual conference returned on 12 March 2024, recognising and showcasing NHS organisations who are striving to support Armed Forces Reservists and the wider Armed Forces community within the health and care workforce.
We heard from speakers who shared their insights and experiences representing government, Defence Medical Services, the NHS and more.
Delegates heard how organisations, from ICBs to trusts, are working with the Step into Health programme to reduce disadvantage for the Armed Forces community to support recruitment into a range of NHS roles.
They learnt how NHS trusts achieved the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition scheme bronze, silver or gold accreditation along with examples of how to publicly demonstrate and advocate support to members of the Armed Forces Community.
Key themes included
• How to attract and retain members of the Armed Forces community within your NHS workforce.
• Lived experience of the transition into employment in the NHS from members of the UK Armed Forces community.
• Beyond clinical roles: the wider workforce benefits and opportunities for the Armed Forces community.
• The benefits of supporting Armed Forces Reservists, cadet force adult volunteers and wider Armed Forces community within your workforce.
• The role of an Integrated Care Board (ICB) in supporting the Armed Forces Community.
Our keynote speaker was Shaun Pascoe, former nurse, RAF Veteran, CEO and founder of Turn to Starboard, a charity that uses sail training to help forces personnel overcome the physical and mental challenges of transition to civilian life.
Agenda
Morning sessions
Breakout sessions
Afternoon Sessions
Breakout sessions
Afternoon mainstage session
Audience
The event was free to attend and open to all. If you signed up for the event, all sessions are available to view on the platform for 30 days via your invite link.
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