1.17 The Trust transferred facilities management and support staff to Carillion under TUPE8 following detailed and lengthy consultation, including with trades unions. The transfer was effected without problems and all staff working within the hospital are regarded by the Trust as being part of the Trust's team irrespective of their employer. Within the PFI contract the Trust ensured agreement of continuity of recognition for the trade unions by the private sector partner. The Trust and Carillion continue to co-operate on any issues that arise regarding the conditions under which the transfer took place. The transfer included confirmation by the Government Actuaries Department that the Carillion pension scheme for transferring employees matched the NHS scheme that they were leaving. Carillion has accepted the implications of changes to early retirement rights for NHS staff.
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8 TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981.