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Confirmed industrial action strike days

This page details the confirmed national industrial action dates for health staff in England.

2 December 2025
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Do OD connection events 2025

Dates for your diary for upcoming Do OD connection events and meetings.

12 December 2025
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Report

Implementing decent agile working in the NHS

A research report that identifies four key priorities to support the implementation of agile working that can succeed in supporting NHS reform.

11 December 2025
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Guidance

Apprenticeships in the NHS

This publication provides guidance for employers on attracting, developing and retaining apprentices in NHS organisations.

14 November 2025
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Latest news

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Total Reward Statements (TRS) mid-year refresh

Prepare your communications plan ahead of December’s TRS publication.

11 December 2025
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Working from home tax relief to be abolished

The Autumn Budget 2025 confirmed that the working from home tax relief will be abolished from 6 April 2026.

10 December 2025
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NHS Employers responds to Nursing and Midwifery Council's latest UK Register data 

Caroline Waterfield responds to the Nursing and Midwifery Council's latest UK Register data

4 December 2025
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Resident doctors announce latest strike dates

The BMA has announced new strike dates for resident doctors in England due to take place in December.

2 December 2025
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Upcoming events

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Webinar

AI and recruitment: what it means for the skills of the people team

Join NHS Employers in partnership with our event sponsor Indeed.

15 January 2026 13:00 - 14:00 GMT
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Latest case studies

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Building digital skills at Moorfields Eye Hospital

Find out how Moorfields Eye Hospital worked with its local college to develop a programme that builds staff confidence and enhances digital skills.

26 November 2025
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Case Study

Happier staff, healthier patients: the benefits of flexible working

Bridgewater Community Healthcare Foundation Trust's Making Flexible Work campaign reaps benefits for both staff and patients.

18 November 2025
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Case Study

Empowering BME staff through reciprocal mentoring

Learn how Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust used reciprocal mentoring between BME staff and leaders to support career progression.

13 November 2025
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Case Study

Getting to the heart of peer-to-peer recognition

Find out how Barts Health NHS Trust implemented its Barts Hearts initiative to enhance peer-to-peer recognition

13 November 2025
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