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This section provides workforce development information for local NHS organisations

We have developed these pages packed with information to explain why workforce development is so crucial and what we are doing across the region to improve it.

Ambulance staff

We all know that excellent patient care can only be provided by a well trained and well planned workforce.  From doctors and nurses, to scientists and porters, every member of staff has an important part to play in making our north east NHS world class.  If we are to continue to meet patients’ needs, we must get the right workforce in place to deliver the services of the future.

We have a regional workforce team which helps the local NHS to develop the workforce needed to deliver excellent patient care. Have a look through our education and training pages for straightforward regional workforce information, support and resources.

LETB transition

As a result of the government white paper Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce, the SHA workforce function is currently in transition to a provider-led Local Education and Training Board. Click here for the latest information.

Contact us

We are here to support and advise NHS and partner organisations on workforce development issues. For general enquiries contact us here:

0191 210 6480

Useful resources
  • NHS Choices logo
  • just visiting.com - the online visiting room
  • Department of Health logo
  • NHS Europeon Office logo

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