1. NHSU Putting learning at the heart of healthcare

2. Modernisation and learning Modernisation requires a transformation in learning Equity in access to learning Co-ordination and economies of scale

3. Why NHSU? To support the priorities of the NHS as a whole To contribute to systematic improvements in patient care To unlock people’s talents & create new learning opportunities

4. Why NHSU? To complement new ways of working To include patients and carers more effectively To be a catalyst for innovation in learning To support learning cultures and continuous improvement

5. A ‘corporate university’ for the NHS An explicit focus on learning and development Expresses aims, values and priorities of its “host” body Supports re-orientation of the “business”

6. A ‘corporate university’ for the NHS Champions investment in skills, competencies, qualities and self-esteem of staff Makes learning normal by building it into working lives

7. The story so far June 01: Labour party manifesto Oct 01: “Everyone” Feb 02: Chief Executive and small team in place Mar - Oct 02: Development Plan prepared Nov 02: Launch of NHSU Development Plan and extensive consultation

8. Who is NHSU for? Everyone who works in or for the NHS gradually extending to… Staff working in social care Patients and Carers

9. Eight Guiding Principles Access Relevance Choice Support

10. Eight Guiding Principles continued Equity Multidisciplinary & multi-professional Partnership Quality

11. Early programmes and services Induction Communication skills Skills for life First contact in primary care Health informatics Infection control & hygiene Management Foundation Degrees

12. Early programmes and services Information, advice & guidance E-Learning Learner support Qualifications & accreditation framework A Learning Needs Observatory Junior Scholarships NHSU Fellowships

13. Partnership & Collaboration NHS organisations Workforce Development Confederations, trades unions and professional bodies Schools, colleges and universities Strategic partnerships eg OU, UfI/learndirect, UK e- Universities, NHSIA

14. Some Delivery Principles Brokerage; commissioning; delivery National HQ; regional Divisions Blended learning Developing local support for learners Credit and university status

15. The Tough Issues Making time to learn Who pays for what and how much it costs Making a reality of widening participation

16. The Tough Issues Exactly how it will all be delivered? Setting and meeting targets Achieving university title and status

17. Health Informatics in NHSU “Faculty” and/or embedded theme? Management structure? Partnership with NHSIA Other stakeholders Adding value; filling gaps Real opportunity

18. Health Informatics in NHSU Learning needs analysis tool Database of tools, courses and resources Web environment

19. Health Informatics in NHSU ECDL Accreditation for clinica coding training & primary care information facilitators Specialist development schemes etc

20. Health Informatics in NHSU Foundation degree Analysing and presenting data and information Librarian development Information appraisal Information in Primary Care NELH(i)

21. Contacts E-mail yourviews@nhsu.nhs.uk Visit www.nhsu.nhs.uk Phone 0800 555550 di.millen@nhsia.nhs.uk or call 07879 444758