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OD Essentials

Apply for our OD Essentials training course, a free course for those working in OD in the NHS.

28 April 2026
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NHS Staff Council joint statements and papers

Statements, papers, and guidance that has been agreed jointly through the NHS Staff Council.

22 April 2026
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More work than you may think!

The Employment Rights Act 2025 and the priorities for NHS chief people officers.

21 April 2026
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New mechanism for calculating AfC mileage reimbursement

Following detailed negotiations, the NHS Staff Council has agreed a new mechanism for calculating mileage reimbursement.

14 April 2026
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Latest news

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Total Reward Statements: employer actions for April and May

Read the actions we recommend employers should be taking to support the accurate production of staff statements later in the year.

23 April 2026
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Government consultation collective redundancy obligations

Details of the government's consultation on collective redundancy obligations and how employers can inform our response.

23 April 2026
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NHS Employers responds to the AfC pay structure reform negotiations

Dean Royles comments on the mandate provided to the NHS Staff Council for negotiations following the recommendation from the NHS Pay Review Body.

22 April 2026
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Workforce Race Equality Standard report published

NHS England’s 2025 WRES report shows rising BME representation but ongoing race inequality, with staff underrepresented at senior NHS levels.

17 April 2026
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Upcoming events

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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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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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Creating an inclusive and coordinated route from the Armed Forces to the 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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Transforming community care with a multi-professional team

Weymouth and Portland strengthened its community care from reactive to preventative, resulting in earlier intervention and reduced duplication.

1 April 2026
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