Think flex first NHS

Think Flex First NHS is a cultural change that encourages employers to build flexibility and choice into roles from day one. Explore our new hub for information, tools and resources on flexible working.

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Think Flex First: flexible working webinar recording

Catch up on our Think Flex First NHS webinar, showcasing updated flexible working resources and support.

5 March 2026
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Employment Rights Act 2025

Details of the Employment Rights Act 2025 roadmap and actions for employers.

3 March 2026
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Guidance

NHS Pension Scheme member contributions

An overview of the contribution rates payable by members in the NHS Pension Scheme including annual changes.

2 March 2026
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Pay scales for 2026/27

NHS terms and conditions annual, hourly and HCAS pay scales (also known as pay bands or pay rates or payscales) for 2026/27, effective from 1 April.

12 February 2026
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Latest news

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Think Flex First: why flexible working matters more than ever in the NHS

Think Flex First NHS is a cultural change that encourages employers to build flexibility and choice into roles from day one.

6 March 2026
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Government introduces new visa brake measure

The visa brake will affect selected work and study visa routes for certain nationalities.

6 March 2026
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Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 enters law

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 receives Royal Assent and passed into law.

6 March 2026
Welcome to OOnagh Monkhouse, director of pay, reward and employer relations
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Oonagh Monkhouse joins NHS Employers as director of pay, reward and employment relations

She will be leading national NHS employer policy on employment relations, pay, reward and contractual frameworks in line with DHSC mandates.

4 March 2026
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Upcoming events

NHS Employers Armed Forces conference
Conference

Building a Forces-Friendly healthcare sector: driving workforce sustainability together

Join us for NHS Employers' free to attend, virtual Armed Forces conference.

17 March 2026 09:30 - 15:45 GMT
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Conference

Strategic Workforce Forum

Our annual 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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OD in the NHS 2026: Confidence in change

Our Do OD conference is back for 2026, bringing together NHS OD practitioners to look to the future of organisation development with confidence.

7 May 2026 09:30 - 16:00 GMT
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Latest case studies

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Case Study

Implementing innovative flexible working to combat escalating demand on services

Read how Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust used an innovative flexible working model to combat escalating demand for imaging diagnostic services.

6 March 2026
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Case Study

Rest, rehydrate, refuel project

Hear about a project aimed at understanding and tackling the barriers to sufficient hydration, breaks and refreshment facilities for NHS staff.

27 February 2026
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Case Study

Salisbury NHS Trust's gold-standard commitment

Find out how this trust has improved its commitment to its Armed Forces community.

25 February 2026
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Case Study

Embracing a flexible T Level industry placement model at Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

NHS Greater Manchester developed a flexible industry placement offer for a Management and Administration T Level student.

12 February 2026
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