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Resident doctors' deal 2026

Use this web page for guidance and resources to support with the implementation of the 2026 resident doctors' deal.

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Building the case for organisation development and workplace culture

A practical guide to influencing your organisation to invest in organisation development (OD) and the importance of workplace culture.

25 August 2026

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Transitioning LEDs to substantive contracts

Guidance for transitioning locally employed doctors and dentists to substantive contracts.

11 September 2026

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NHS Staff Standards Implementation Planning Tool

An implementation planning tool designed to support organisations in implementing the NHS Staff Standards.

19 August 2026

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Resident doctor 2026 deal guidance

Here you will find guidance and resources to support with the implementation of the 2026 resident doctors' deal.

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New guidance on the use of psychological professions titles

NHS England has published guidance to clarify the use of psychological profession titles across NHS services in England.

21 September 2026

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October employment law changes

Read about upcoming Employment Rights Act legislation changes that come into effect in October 2026.

16 September 2026

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New guidance published on moving LEDs to permanent contracts

This jointly agreed guidance supports employers to move locally employed doctors and dentists (LEDs) onto substantive contracts.

11 September 2026

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End of GMC transition period for PAs and AAs

As the GMCs registration deadline for physician associates and anaesthesia associates approaches, find out what action employers need to take.

4 September 2026

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Case Study

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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Case Study

From commitment to culture: supporting the Armed Forces community

Discover how East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust progressed from signing the Armed Forces Covenant to national recognition in just 18 months.

8 September 2026

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Case Study

Empowering safe and confident AI adoption

Health Innovation Manchester shares how it supported safe adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through governance, culture and staff-led learning.

19 August 2026