Improving Working Lives (IWL)

In the tPCT we are committed to improving the working lives of all staff. Our commitment is:

The tPCT’s commitment:

To improve constantly the working environment, so that staff have opportunities for development, are involved in decision-taking, able to work flexible hours, are supported in their home-related responsibilities, able to balance their work and life outside work – and feel secure, respected and valued.

By helping staff to achieve a good work-life balance, we can develop higher standards of health care for Walsall residents.

Quality

All NHS organisations have pledged to improve the working lives of their staff and are required to demonstrate that they are implementing the highest standard (called ‘Practice Plus’) across all staff groups.

In December 2003, the tPCT achieved ‘Practice’ standard.  We are now working towards ‘Practice Plus’ standard and will be assessed in December 2005.

What we focus on

Click on the words to find out more about:

1.                   Human Resources Strategy and Management

2.                   Equality and Diversity

3.                   Communication and Staff Involvement

4.                   Flexible Working

5.                   Healthy Workplace

6.                   Training and Development

7.                   Childcare, support for carers and staff benefits

To find out more about our ‘Improving Working Lives’ commitment, email barbara.phillips@walsall.nhs.uk, debbie.mackellar@walsall.nhs.uk or heather.lloyd@walsall.nhs.uk, or you can telephone on 01922 618307/25