Calling Time 2009 is a quarterly publication which is circulated widely across the NHS.
The newsletter will update the reader on progress and discuss how the NHS is meeting the challenge. It will keep you informed of initiatives being tested and other work in progress that could help you in developing and implementing your own compliance plans. We hope to share learning, practical information and access to resources from the UK as well as other parts of the world.
Editorial - Spring 2006 2009 – Analysing the challenge - Welcome to the second edition of Calling Time 2009. The feedback we received from issue one back in December has been very positive with many people saying that it provided a timely reminder and a way of getting Working Time Directive 2009 firmly on the agenda.
Surviving the night shift An expert working group led by the Royal College of Physicians of London has produced a unique guide to preparing for, surviving and recovering from night shifts.
Taking action on 2009 Analysing and diagnosing is a key first step that every trust needs to take in order to work towards 2009 compliance. A new range of tools are being developed to enable the NHS to do this.
Working with trusts on analysis Work led by Essex WDC is helping trusts gain a bespoke assessment of their position on compliance.
Technology with the personal touch Using new technology and innovative approaches to working will play a key element in hospitals adapting new ways of working to meet WTD 2009 compliance. One project using personal digital assistants (PDAs) in Middlesbrough is having a significant affect on how night shift working has been developed.
New Directions for Hospital at Night The Hospital at Night (H@N) programme is now hosted by North Central London (NCL) SHA and the London Deanery and they have recently appointed a project director to progress the implementation of Hospital at Night.
Workforce planning for maternity services A new service and workforce planning tool designed specifically for maternity services is being developed which aims to support local organisations in planning future service delivery and take into account the impact of changes such as WTD 2009.
Working Time Directive 2009 
