In an effort to continue to develop capacity and the E&FM (estates and facilities management) workforce during 2006, a new project has been set up with Department of Health (DH) Estates and Facilities to ensure that the good work and learning gained, continues after the abolition of NHS Estates and its previous partner the NHS University. The project will be led by David Whiteley and project managed by Ruth Benjamin.
Work carried out to date has had a significant impact on the profile of estates and facilities both internally and externally. The needs of the E&FM workforce have been identified and some actions have already been taken to address the issues raised, including the NHS Estates led national workforce strategy for E&FM staff working in and for the NHS.
