Industrial action support for employers

Resident doctors in England will walk out in a five-day strike from 14 to 19 November. Access our guidance and supporting FAQs that help employers with industrial relations good practice.

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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 Confederation.

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Guidance

Partial retirement employment guidance

Guidance for employers on supporting NHS staff through partial retirement, including process, benefits, and policy updates.

10 November 2025
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Article

Managing organisational change with compassion

Resources and tips to support leaders managing organisational change.

5 November 2025
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Article

Workforce redesign

Learn how workforce redesign supports the 10 Year Health Plan, helping you develop, retain, and grow the skills and potential of your workforce.

5 November 2025
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Forward planner

The forward planner highlights key dates for the workforce community to help you plan.
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Latest news

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News

Veterans’ support centres to launch nationwide as part of new strategy

Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country as transformational strategy is launched.

12 November 2025
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Health boost for the Armed Forces community: new NHS training programme launches

A new NHS initiative is set to transform care for the Armed Forces community.

12 November 2025
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News

NHS Employers responds to BMA report on sexism and sexual violence towards UK medical students

It is unacceptable that three quarters of medical students who reported sexual harassment or sexual assault were left unsatisfied with the outcome.

7 November 2025
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News

Joint NHS Employers and NHS Confederation response to the workforce plan call for evidence

Overview of our main asks for the 10 Year Workforce Plan.

7 November 2025
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Upcoming events

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Conference

Staff experience in the NHS: Navigating challenges and change together

Our popular virtual conference will look at how we can sustain staff experience against a challenging and complex NHS backdrop.

18 November 2025 08:15 - 16:00 GMT
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Webinar

Job analysis and job evaluation course

This two-day training programme is designed for trained job matching practitioners who wish to train as job analysts and members of panels.

20 November 2025 09:30 - 21 November 2025 17:00 GMT
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Webinar

Assessing annual allowance: ready reckoner tool and the McCloud remedy

Join this employer webinar to understand how you can support staff to understand their annual allowance liability for 2025/26.

20 November 2025 10:00 - 11:00 GMT
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Webinar

Job evaluation and equal pay in NHS integrated care boards

A webinar for managers, HR professionals and trade union representatives in ICBs to understand how good job evaluation supports organisational change.

25 November 2025 11:00 - 12:00 GMT
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Latest case studies

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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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Case Study

Building on success in staff engagement

Learn how South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust continues to improve on its staff engagement work.

11 November 2025
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Case Study

Providing rapid-access mental health services for NHS staff

Learn how Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust created a rapid-access mental health service to support its staff.

11 November 2025
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