National Trauma Transformation Programme: workforce survey 2024

7. Summary

The results of this survey suggest that while there are relatively high levels of understanding around the concept and impact of psychological trauma within the workforce, there are lower levels of confidence in trauma-informed practice. Nevertheless, there have been improvements in both areas since the previous survey was carried out. Responses vary across the workforce, with those in the third sector and working in service areas where there is more direct engagement with those who have experienced trauma far more likely to understand the concepts and principles of trauma-informed practice.

The evidence suggests there is growing awareness of the NTTP. Compared with the previous iteration of the survey, respondents to the current survey were more likely to have been aware of the NTTP prior to completion of the survey and more likely to have completed at least one form of training. Almost half of all respondents completed training, highlighting the wide reach of these resources. Whilst training does continue to have higher uptake rates from certain sectors and service areas, including the third/voluntary sector and those working in alcohol and drugs and violence against women and equalities, the growth in awareness and completion of training is widespread across sectors and service areas.

The results also show how NTTP resources have a demonstrable impact. Across all of the questions included in this survey, those who had completed at least one NTTP training session were significantly more likely to report agreement or higher levels of confidence.

Although there has been demonstratable improvements in uptake and awareness of training as well as confidence and understanding, there are still areas for improvement. The results suggest that stretched resources and capacity within organisations are barriers to greater engagement with the training. This also impacts on the ability to put the training into practice within the workplace.