Written Question · S3W-23215 · Session 3
What discussions its health directorates and health ministers have had with Grampian NHS in light of the reported 34% European working time…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions its health directorates and health ministers have had with Grampian NHS in light of the reported 34% European working time directive compliance level as at December 2008.
The answer
Scottish Government is committed to helping NHS Scotland boards to reach compliance with the Working Time Regulations for their doctors in training. We are actively involved with all boards through discussions and written communications.
In January 2009 the Director General Health and Chief Executive NHS Scotland held a video conference with the Chief Executive of NHS Grampian to discuss the board''s progress against key actions including its plans for reaching compliance with the Working Time Regulations by August 2009. In addition, the Scottish Government Working Time Advisers have met with NHS Grampian officials and provided practical support and guidance in order to help them achieve compliance.
Significant progress towards compliance is being made by boards across Scotland. Recently, Chief Executives have received guidance on calculating Working Time Regulation compliance over a 26 week reference period and they are required to report the extent of compliance to the Scottish Government on a regular basis. These data will provide an up to date picture of the progress being made in Grampian and other boards and will facilitate the effective targeting of further assistance by the Scottish Government.
In January 2009 the Director General Health and Chief Executive NHS Scotland held a video conference with the Chief Executive of NHS Grampian to discuss the board''s progress against key actions including its plans for reaching compliance with the Working Time Regulations by August 2009. In addition, the Scottish Government Working Time Advisers have met with NHS Grampian officials and provided practical support and guidance in order to help them achieve compliance.
Significant progress towards compliance is being made by boards across Scotland. Recently, Chief Executives have received guidance on calculating Working Time Regulation compliance over a 26 week reference period and they are required to report the extent of compliance to the Scottish Government on a regular basis. These data will provide an up to date picture of the progress being made in Grampian and other boards and will facilitate the effective targeting of further assistance by the Scottish Government.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-23215 by reference.