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Join us on 17 November for practical insights and solutions to improve staff experience, inclusion and workplace culture, designed for NHS HR, workforce, wellbeing, EDI and staff experience professionals.

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We are the employers’ organisation for the NHS in England. We support workforce leaders and represent employers and systems to develop a sustainable workforce and be the best employers they can be. We are part of The NHS Alliance.

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Latest news

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NHS Employers responds to BMA news on consultants taking strike action in November

Ben Morrin says it is highly disappointing that the BMA's consultants committee have voted in favour of strike action.

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Consultant doctors announce strikes in November

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

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HCSA changes name to Hospital Doctors Union

The Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) is has changed its name to the Hospital Doctors Union (HDU).

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NHS Employers' evidence to the pay review bodies 2027/28

Read our evidence submissions to the Pay Review Body (NHS PRB) and the Doctors' and Dentists' Pay Review Body (DDRB) 2027/28.

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Latest case studies

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Helping refugee healthcare professionals return to clinical practice

Read how ReSTORE is helping qualified refugee healthcare professionals overcome barriers to registration and build careers in the NHS.

6 October 2026
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Cultural ambassadors: supporting inclusive career progression

University Hospitals Tees share how Cultural Ambassadors and tailored support improves inclusion and career progression for ethnic minority nurses.

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Empowering staff to assess suicide risk in colleagues

Read how UHN NHS Group built an early pandemic initiative to support distressed staff and address suicide-risk concerns.

9 September 2026
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From commitment to culture: supporting the Armed Forces community

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Upcoming events

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Webinar

Medical Education and Training Review: What CPOs need to know

This webinar will give chief people officers (CPOs) and deputy CPOs the opportunity to learn about the Medical Education and Training Review.

16 November 2026 13:00 - 14:30 GMT
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From policy to practice: driving staff experience for a thriving NHS

Join us on 17 November 2026 for our annual staff experience in the NHS conference focused on creating better workplaces for NHS staff.

17 November 2026 08:00 GMT
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Nurse career progression: aligning policy and action

Join us for our second webinar on inclusive nurse career progression in the NHS and find out how this work aligns with wider workforce policy.

25 November 2026 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
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Are you ready for flex? Discussing the 2026 flexible-working NHS Staff Standard

Join our online conference to learn how agilab can support you to develop a flexible mindset

1 December 2026 10:00 - 14:00 GMT
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