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NHS Staff Standards Implementation Planning Tool

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

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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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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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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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