Staff support

The NHS Employers shared learning database provides a way for the NHS to learn from the experience of other organisations across the NHS through case studies and examples of best practice. These pages look at how IWL supports employers in recruitment, retention and return within the NHS, across all staff groups.

Developing and effective support programme for the workforce ensures that staff feel valued and important. These case studies illustrate how investment in supporting staff also improves patient care.

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Orientation & support for new staff
Supporting new staff in a trust that provides consultant and midwifery care in outer London, caring for approximately 3,400 women per year.

Bank & agency usage
Explaining how the in-house central bank and agency booking service was launched in August 2002 to reduce the amount spent the trust on agency staff.

Support for new & expectant mothers
This case study looks at how the Central Manchester and Manchester Children's University Hospitals NHS Trust supports new mothers returning to work from maternity leave.

Tackling bullying and harassment
A case study demonstrating how Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Harassment Support Workers through a successful 'Partnership' bid.

Support for carers
This case study looks at how Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are supporting members of staff with caring responsibilities.

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Last reviewed 18 Apr 2006

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Staff support

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