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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AI for the NHS workforce

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to simplify process and support workforce supply, this hub will support you to make the most of it.
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BAME NHS people leaders recognised

Celebrating the NHS people leaders recognised among the HSJ’s 75 most influential black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health.

12 October 2026
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SAS Week 26: celebrating the SAS workforce

Access all the resources from the last day of SAS Week. Celebrating the SAS workforce - recognition and appreciation.

9 October 2026
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Mental health in the workplace

Tools, resources and guidance to help you make positive, practical improvements to the mental wellbeing of your workforce.

8 May 2026
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Latest news

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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.

19 October 2026
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New guidance on managing same-sex spaces

New and revised guidance from NHS England on managing staff facilities and hospital accommodation in compliance with the latest equality legislation.

16 October 2026
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NHS Employers and unions warn government immigration reforms could cost hundreds of millions and put frontline healthcare support staff at risk

Ben Morrin says the NHS needs stability, fairness and workforce growth, not policies that risk making it harder to retain crucial staff.

12 October 2026
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BAME NHS people leaders recognised

Celebrating the NHS people leaders recognised among the HSJ’s 75 most influential black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health.

12 October 2026
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Latest case studies

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Case Study

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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Case Study

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.

1 October 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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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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Conference

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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Webinar

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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Widening participation in the NHS

Register for our workforce supply conference exploring this year’s theme 'Widening participation in the NHS: from social good to strategic necessity'.

21 January 2027 09:30 - 16:00 GMT
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