Increasing privatisation of services
The Government policy of ‘Any Qualified Provider’ creates a health and social care marketplace in which private companies are eligible to compete alongside NHS providers. Such developments mean that large multiples can develop a ‘one-stop’ service provision under one roof, or an increase in small, independent, high street providers. This results in a larger proportion of pharmacists seeking employment in private organisations, as well as offering the opportunity for pharmacists to seek ‘portfolio’ careers, engaging both the NHS and private sectors.
Proposed workforce impact
- Reduced supply of pharmacists working in the NHS as people seek roles in private organisations or social enterprises.
Sources or references
- http://www.labournet.net/ukunion/1107/Any_qualified_provider.pdf
- http://www.lpconline.org.uk/bkpage/files /136/new11/nhsquality/competition__choice_in_the_nhs.pdf
- http://www.gponline.com/News/article/1149786/Services-open-any-qualified-provider-revealed-DH/
Additional research questions
- To what degree will private sector companies interact with NHS funded organisations?
- How will the quality of training places be monitored across the different settings of placements?
Some of the information in this section is provided by stakeholders and expert groups, and does not necessarily represent the views of the CfWI.
