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Celebrating SAS Week 26

This week 5-9 October is #SASWeek26. Bookmark our SAS Week hub to access the latest content and resources each day.

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Guidance

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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Guidance

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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Latest news

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News

T Levels Week 2026

Celebrating the students, employers and education providers who help make T Levels a success

1 October 2026

News

Introducing Workforce Solutions

We’re proud to launch our new consultancy service, providing specialist expertise and tailored support to NHS leaders.

1 October 2026

News

Closure of the Immigration Salary List: what this will mean for sponsored workers

The Home Office has confirmed how the closure of the Immigration Salary List (ISL) on 31 December 2026 will affect sponsored workers.

1 October 2026

News

New employer chair of the NHS Staff Council appointed

Bridget O'Kelly, chief people officer at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, has been appointed the new employer chair of the NHS Staff Council.

1 October 2026

Latest case studies

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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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

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