Realising the benefits of WTD 2009

It could seem a little premature to be talking now about realising the benefits of WTD 2009; however, a report from Workforce Programmes aims to do just this.

It examines the benefits of using a research based diagnostic assessment tool to support organisations in achieving WTD 2009 compliance. This tool was piloted in 11 trusts across England during 2006 with impressive results.

Some of the early benefits of using the diagnostic assessment approach were documented in the Diagnostic Tools and Enabling Strategies Report launched at the April WTD Conference. Trusts stated the assessment had:

• Helped raise the profile of WTD 2009 in their organisation
• Provided a focus for developing and implementing WTD 2009 plans
• Had been useful in terms of engaging with clinicians
• Energised the organisation giving them renewed impetus to deal with WTD 2009.

The Benefits Realisation report is now available and builds on these findings based on further research from the 11 pilot sites. It highlights key enablers critical to achieving WTD 2009 compliance and shows examples of good practice which can be used as resources for all trusts.

, will build on these findings based on further research from the 11 pilot sites. It is expected to highlight key enablers critical to achieving WTD 2009 compliance, examples of good practice and as such will be a useful resource for all trusts.

For further information contact Nicole Callaghan, workforce development consultant, Workforce Programmes at nicole.callaghan@eoe.nhs.uk or 01245 397763.

For those trusts who did not participate in the pilot, training in the use of the diagnostic assessment approach is now available in a series of workshops running throughout England. There are places still left for some of the workshops taking place in the subsequent months. To see if the event within your SHA is still running please visit our registration page.