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2026 pay and TCS advisory notices

Pay and terms and conditions advisory notices during 2026 for staff employed under the NHS terms and conditions of service.

1 June 2026
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McCloud remedy

Removing age discrimination from the NHS Pension Scheme.

27 May 2026
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Confirmed industrial action strike days

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

27 May 2026
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Guidance

Developing quality T Level industry placements in health and care settings: a toolkit for employers

Practical guidance and resources to help structure and deliver high-quality Health T Level industry placements.

11 May 2026
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Latest news

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Armed Forces Week 2026

A week celebrating current serving personnel, service families, Veterans and Cadets.

1 June 2026
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Milburn report into young people and work

The new government report shows a million young people in the UK are NEET and looks at long-term impacts and draws conclusions.

29 May 2026
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Resident doctors announce strikes in June

The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that resident doctors in England will strike in June.

27 May 2026
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Very senior managers pay award

The government has announced a 3 per cent pay rise for NHS senior managers for 2026/27.

26 May 2026
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Upcoming events

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Webinar

Nurse career progression: good and fair employment practice

Join our session on nurse career progression, ensuring good and fair employment practice and embedding partnership working to improve outcomes.

9 July 2026 12:30 - 14:15 GMT
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Conference

Strategic Workforce Forum

Book now for our annual flagship event for senior workforce leaders to discuss the future of workforce planning.

13 October 2026 08:00 - 14 October 2026 15:30 GMT
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Latest case studies

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Flex Evelina: embedding a fair and inclusive flexible working culture

Evelina London shows how a staff‑led approach improved access to flexible working, addressed inequality and shaped a more inclusive workplace culture.

29 April 2026
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Retire and return: a streamlined approach

Read how this trust developed a fully digital retire and return process that improved clarity, sped up approvals and eliminated lost forms.

23 April 2026
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Inclusive pathway from armed forces to NHS

Discover how Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust support the Armed Forces community through every step of their journey.

22 April 2026
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Estates and facilities placements for T Level students with Pennine Care

Hear about the successful pilot of T Level industry placements in estates and facilities management with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

8 April 2026
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