Update on non-pay commitments for the NHS pay deal

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has written to the NHS Staff Council with an update on the non-pay commitments, confirming that 36 of the joint recommendations made to him have been accepted.

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Update on national job matching profiles for nursing and midwifery

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Leadership for Inclusion: EDI Professionals Conference 2025

Driving healthcare transformation in challenging times.

30 April 2025 09:30 - 17:00 GMT
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OD in the NHS 2025: elevating our everyday practice

Our Do OD annual conference returns for 2025, focusing on insights and strategies to elevate your OD practice against a challenging NHS backdrop.

6 May 2025 09:00 - 16:30 GMT
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Stage 3 job analysis and job evaluation training course

This virtual two-day training programme is designed for trained job matching practitioners who wish to train as job analysts and members of panels.

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Tackling bullying and harassment in the NHS

Join our #EQW2025 webinar on 20 May to hear from expert speakers on how to address bullying, harassment and discrimination.

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