To coincide with our final workforce planning masterclass, 'Commissioning education to provide the workforce to meet current and future service need', NWP is pleased to announce the publication of its latest briefing paper.

The Education Commissioning Briefing Paper is aimed at anyone who requires an introduction to the processes and issues involved in
commissioning non-medical training. You may be new to the NHS, new to commissioning, or a workforce planner who needs to understand the process and how it fits with their work.

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As hospitals work towards meeting the WTD 2009 requirement for junior doctors, the role of teamwork solutions supporting medical staff working at night and beyond becomes more focused. The Hospital at Night solution is now well established in the UK, and as such, we are holding a conference to showcase the contribution of Hospital at Night teams, the journey to date and the future direction with special emphasis on patient safety, leadership while supporting service delivery and its contribution to meeting WTD 2009. For further information about the conference or to register your interest in attending please fill out the interest form here>>>

The Working Time Directive annual event will take place on the 2nd July 2008 at the ExCel, London. A new approach to disseminating the learning, this event will be interactive and delegates will have the opportunity to ask direct questions to all of the exhibitors throughout the day. Key plenary sessions will also run with presentations from leading experts within the field. The 2007 conference attracted an audience of over 250 delegates from across the service and delegates were able to take away practical advice on reaching the 2009 requirement.

To secure your place for this event before registrations open, please fill out the interest form here>>>

NWP is offering trusts the opportunity to engage with a programme of targeted support that will enable trusts to achieve WTD 2009 compliance for doctors in training.
Trusts should submit a bid of interest by the 4th April 2008.
Complete the bid of interest form here >>>

In order to ensure that the right people in the health service receive our free resources in a timely fashion, workforce leads at SHAs, trusts and PCTs are encouraged to complete this short form with their full address and contact details.

Forthcoming resources include the e-learning programme for service commissioners and the LTnC workforce guide.

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NWP is writing a guide to the long term neurological conditions workforce, with assistance from the Department of Health, Royal College of Nursing and three of the leading charities in the field - Multiple Sclerosis Society, Parkinson's Disease Society and Epilepsy Action.

The pack will be launched at the 'Managing Long Term Conditions' conference in Harrogate on 1st May 2008.

Register now to receive your copy of the guide >>>