Understanding the drivers of appraisal rates within acute trusts

Appraisal has been compulsory in the NHS for more than a decade. Since then the requirement for revalidation has been introduced but published data shows appraisal rates remain variable, which is a significant concern.

A qualitative study of four NHS trusts in London and the South of England has identified the factors contributing to low appraisal rates and their implications. The resulting report, Understanding the drivers of appraisal rates within acute trusts, outlines ten recommendations for improving rates of appraisal.

The study was commissioned by NHS England (London) and NHS England (South of England) and undertaken by FMLM in June and July 2014.