NHS Staff Standards Implementation Planning Tool

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Employment check FAQs

Find answers and further information about the NHS employment check standards.

11 August 2026
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Comparison between SAS EPF and the residents' deal for LEDs

A summary of the differences between the two policies and what this means for locally employed doctors (LEDs).

10 August 2026
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NHS Employers comments on Society of Radiographers’ survey findings

Ben Morrin says the findings from this survey on the experiences of racism faced by healthcare workers are absolutely unacceptable.

4 August 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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Latest news

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Acas consultation: disciplinary and grievance procedures

Read about the latest Acas consultation, which is seeking views on proposed updates to the Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures

24 August 2026
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Pause zero-hours reforms over cost risk, warns NHS Employers

Ben Morrin says the current proposals risk creating significant unintended consequences for the NHS.

21 August 2026
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TRS posters to promote that statements are ready to view

2026 refreshed Total Reward Statements (TRS) are available to view. You can now communicate this to staff using our posters.

20 August 2026
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Removal of the supervision exemption from regulated activity with children

Find out what the change to legislation means for employers and affected staff.

18 August 2026
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Latest case studies

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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
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Opening leadership pathways for SAS doctors

Find out how appointing an SAS leader strengthened departmental decision making and supported recruitment, retention and inclusion.

20 July 2026
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North West Radiotherapy Network pilots successful T Level small team project

The North West Radiotherapy Network works with Digital T Level students to develop an innovative information platform for patients.

20 July 2026
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Mental health trust pilots T Level industry placements

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust successfully pilot a T Level industry placement offer to develop a future talent pipeline.

10 July 2026
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Strategic Workforce Forum

Book now for our annual flagship event for senior workforce leaders to discuss the future of workforce planning.

13 October 2026 10:00 - 14 October 2026 15:30 GMT
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Reward that works: valuing the NHS workforce

Book your free place at the next reward in the NHS event and hear NHS case studies and explore practical ideas for shaping reward strategies.

9 February 2027 09:00 - 16:00 GMT
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