Improving partnership working with trade union colleagues

Effective ambulance services develop strong partnerships with their recognised trade unions and work collaboratively with them to improve both the outcomes for patients and the working lives of ambulance staff.

AACE is committed to supporting these relationships at national and local level.

We have a number of experienced SMEs with a proven history of building these vital relationships and can assist with or provide facilitated programmes or interventions designed to build mutual trust, respect and effective working between senior management teams and senior trade union colleagues.

Speak to us

If you are interested in improving trade unions partnerships with AACE, please contact Samantha Williams on samantha.williams@aace.org.uk and Sam will then arrange for you to have an initial discussion with the appropriate member of the AACE ODQI team to discuss your needs.

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