Available on the Learning Hub
This programme has moved to the NHS Learning Hub. We recommend you read the information on this webpage to find out more about the programme before you access the learning (https://learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/sixsteps).
More information about the Learning Hub and the migration of elfh programmes can be found here.
About the Six Steps Approach to Workforce Planning programme
The six steps have, for several years, been widely regarded as the method used to support workforce planning in health and social care.
This elearning programme can be used as a tool to support health and social care organisations with workforce planning. The programme is made up of six steps which will guide the health and social care professional through the principles and activities of planning.
It is aimed at anyone who engages in service redesign, restructures and reorganisations but can be appropriately scaled to suite the users’ need dependant on the size of the change.
It also is supported by a case study illustrating the steps that should be followed as part of the workforce planning process.
Meet the team
Mary Lewis
Head of Workforce Planning, Health Education EnglandRichard Collins
Deputy Head of Workforce Planning, Health Education England
Rob Taylor
Project Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Victoria Ward
Learning Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Rashmi Chavda
Graphic Designer, HEE elearning for healthcareCharlotte Devereaux
Programme Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
How to access
To access this elfh programme, you will require a Learning Hub account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below. Note that if you hold a full elfh account, you can sign into the Learning Hub using your existing login credentials.
To view the Six Steps Approach To Workforce Planning programme, select the View button below. If you already have a Learning Hub account, you will also be able to login and access the resources within the programme.
Not an NHS organisation?
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access to the Learning Hub, you may be able to access the service if you have an existing OpenAthens account. Please go to Learning Hub and sign in with your existing credentials.
If you do not have an existing OpenAthens account, please contact elfh directly to check whether you may be eligible for access.
Registering large numbers of users
If you are an HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Six Steps Approach To Workforce Planning programme, please contact elfh directly.
Organisations wishing to use their own LMS
For HR departments wanting to know more about gaining access to courses using an existing Learning Management System please contact elfh directly to express interest.
More information
Please select the following link for more information on how to use the Learning Hub.