Are Foundation Hospitals included in the national framework?
Yes. Foundation Hospitals, which are an English initiative, are included in AfC. They have some additional ‘freedoms’ with regard to employing staff. The additional freedoms are outlined in the Agenda for Change Final Agreement, section 8. Nevertheless, Agenda for Change forms the baseline for the employment of staff.
Yes. Foundation Hospitals, which are an English initiative, are included in AfC. They will have some additional ‘freedoms’ with regard to employing staff. The additional freedoms are outlined in the Agenda for Change Final Agreement, section 8. Nevertheless, Agenda for Change will form the base line for the employment of staff. Could Wales and Scotland adopt different pay and conditions for staff? AfC is a UK wide initiative. Department of Health representatives from all four UK countries have been involved in the discussions throughout.
