NWP is pleased to announce the launch of the next in our series of workforce planning resource packs – looking in depth at how to workforce plan for the provision of safe and efficient family centred maternity services.
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If so, you will no doubt have read People with a Learning Disability Workforce Planning Resource Pack which we published in August 2007. We’re keen to get your thoughts on the pack – have you shared the pack with colleagues? How have you used the resources within it? Getting your opinions means we'll be able to tailor future resources to better meet your needs.
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Have you got any workforce-related questions about the 18 week wait? For a one month trial, a panel of experts is at your disposal to answer your queries. All questions and answers will be published on the healthcare workforce portal – and there’s a prize for the question of the week.
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Thank you to everyone who came to meet the team during the conference. We hope we were able to answer all your questions, but drop us a line if there's anything else you'd like to ask – whether about the Working Time Directive, the capability and capacity development programme, our work on the 18 week support programme or any of our other projects.
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Today sees the launch of a unique learning network for our colleagues within the North West who have an interest in workforce planning, or plan the workforce as part of their job. The learning network contains some of the innovation coming out of the region and is designed to encourage debate, discussion and good practice sharing.
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Workforce Planning recruitment process is now open and will close at 5pm on Monday 5th November. Please return your application form by email or post to Caroline Adabayeri at the address indicated on the application form. You can download the application and get more information online.
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We are currently in the process of finalising our first two resources aimed specifically at commissioners. January 2008 sees the launch of an e-learning programme for service commissioners and the publication of a hot topic briefing paper about education commissioning. Register your early interest in both resources to be first to hear when they are available.
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Our latest briefing paper – delving into one of the hot topics in workforce discussions – is now available to download and share with your team. Whether you’re a workforce planner, a service lead or an office manager, this booklet will give you a good overview of some of the issues impacting on the vital service of administration.
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With a wide range of workforce tools available – some tried and tested, others in development and more developed locally – NWP has identified the need for a workforce supply tool to complement step 4 of the Six Step Guide to Workforce Planning. Currently in development stages, we’d like to know what you think – would you use the tool?
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If you went to NHS Employers conference earlier this month, you may have got a sneak preview of our brand new Introduction to workforce planning induction pack. Each pack includes a selection of our resources to introduce you and your colleagues to workforce planning. Each SHA, trust and PCT has a pack but if you'd like to compile your own personal pack then you can now download every item from one area on our portal.
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All of our workshops and conferences are free to attend, register online for all events.

Showcasing Early Compliance event, London
A one day national conference to disseminate key learning and offer practical hands-on advice from the pilot sites that have reached early compliance with the WTD 2009 requirement. Each of the early compliant sites will be represented on the day, allowing you to ask the trusts involved direct questions about their projects.
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18 week workshops, venues nationwide
Only four of our ten workshops remain – so if you are involved in planning the workforce to deliver the 18 week wait within London, East of England, East Midlands or West Midlands SHA areas, these are good opportunities to share experiences and ideas and to find out what’s happening elsewhere in your region.
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Sign up for the final four workshops >>>

Yorkshire and Humber SHA event, Wakefield
A one day interactive session aimed at clinicians and managers involved in planning and implementing the Working Time Directive for doctors in training.
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NHS North West - Setting the pace for EWTD, Bolton
A one day event to raise local awareness of Working Time Directive issues, provide an update on local progress with Working Time Directive and ensure that trusts are equipped with the information, evidence and tools to move forwards.
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Workforce Planning Masterclasses, London
Our three workforce planning masterclasses are designed for chief executives, directors and other senior leaders. You can choose to attend one, two or all three masterclasses with the first, "Developing the role of the PCT in workforce planning", taking place in London on 5th December 2007.
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18 week masterclasses, Manchester and London
With just over a year to achieve the 18 week wait target, we are holding two regional chief executive and director level masterclasses (one in the north and one in the south). These masterclasses will offer an update of how far the NHS has come - with news and innovations from across the country - and a look at what has yet to be achieved, which includes an overview of the tools and resources available to help organisations.
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NHS South West – Time for Change, Exeter
A conference aiming to inform delegates that leadership is essential and that WTD compliance can help other targets within the organisation.
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