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 - Winter 2007
Welcome to the latest edition of Calling Time and the first edition of the New Year. Throughout 2006 a lot of progress was made as we set up the latest cohort of WTD 2009 pilot sites across the country.
Baseline report highlights benefits of Hospital at Night
Almost half of NHS trusts in England have adopted the Hospital at Night method of team working and are seeing clear benefits from the new system providing care at night according to a new survey.
New roles supporting the 48 hour week
The development of new roles and ways of working is a key element to moving towards the Working Time Directive. Changing traditional roles and responsibilities can have a significant impact on the working of particular departments.
Tools and resources Skills for Health - Workforce Projects Team has produced a range of tools and resources that underpin WTD 2009 by ensuring that the workforce is planned efficiently from the higher levels down, taking the pressure off junior doctors.
Scarborough local health community project
The Scarborough health community covers a geographical area of nearly 2000 square miles with a population of 230,000 that varies seasonally.
Taking Care 24:7 brings organisations closer to 2009 compliance
New ways of working over the 24 hour period can help organisations to achieve WTD compliance. Five NHS organisations were awarded pilot status in October 2006 to introduce 24 hour working to reduce junior doctors hours.
Transforming Care Delivery 2007
Transforming Care Delivery was the theme of Skills for Health - Workforce Projects Team first Working Time Directive national conference in April 2006.
Working Time Directive 2009 
Editorial - Winter 2007
Baseline report highlights benefits of Hospital at Night
New roles supporting the 48 hour week
Tools and resources
Royal College issues advice on rota design
Scarborough local health community project
Taking Care 24:7 brings organisations closer to 2009 compliance
Transforming Care Delivery 2007
