During December we'll be counting down some of the resources available from the healthcare workforce portal. Check in every day to see resources to support WTD compliance, Maternity Matters, the 18 week wait and workforce planning in general.
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Have you got any workforce-related questions about the 18 week wait? A panel of experts is at your disposal to answer queries until January 2008. 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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Two regional masterclasses take place in February 2008 as part of the national 18 weeks workforce support programme. Aimed at chief executives, directors and other senior leaders, expert speakers will share innovative ways of working introduced across the country in order to meet the 18 week target.
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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? Thank you to everyone who has already contributed their feedback.
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The January and March 2008 workforce planning masterclasses are now fully subscribed, but waiting lists are available. A few places are available on the December 5th masterclass "Developing the role of the PCT" at the Cabinet War Rooms, London.
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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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All of our workshops and conferences are free to attend, register online for all events.

NHS North West - Setting the pace for EWTD, Bolton
A one day event on 4th December 2007 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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NHS South West – Time for Change, Exeter
A conference on 13th December 2007 aiming to inform delegates that leadership is essential and that WTD compliance can help other targets within the organisation.
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18 week workshops, Newmarket and London
Only two of our ten workshops have places available, both take place in January 2008. So, if you are involved in planning the workforce to deliver the 18 week wait within either the East of England or London 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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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 in February 2008 (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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