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The AfC reality.

Susan Pirie

    British Journal of Perioperative Nursing : the Journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses
    |March 2, 2005
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    The Agenda for Change (AfC) is a new pay and conditions system for all UK National Health Service (NHS) staff. Implemented in 2004, it standardized employment terms across the UK.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK underwent significant organizational changes.
    • A unified pay and conditions framework was needed across all four UK countries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the implementation and scope of the Agenda for Change (AfC) policy.
    • To describe the impact of AfC on NHS employment terms.

    Main Methods:

    • Policy analysis of the Agenda for Change (AfC) proposals.
    • Review of implementation details and effective dates.

    Main Results:

    • The Agenda for Change (AfC) policy was implemented on 1 December 2004.
    • AfC applies to all NHS organizations across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

    Conclusions:

    • The Agenda for Change (AfC) represents a major reform in NHS pay and conditions.
    • This policy aimed to standardize employment terms for all NHS employees nationwide.