Forward planner

Our horizon-scanning resource aims to highlight key dates, work in progress and upcoming awards events, for the workforce community, to support and help you plan.

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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 Confederation.

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Report

Work indifference: a sign of burnout for agile workers

agiLab’s new research report explores how work indifference is a sign of burnout for agile workers that reduces staff support and empathy.

31 July 2025
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Article

Ethical recruiters list

A list of recruitment organisations, agencies, and collaborations that operate in accordance with the revised Code of Practice.

31 July 2025
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Article

Shared parental leave scenarios

This page provides scenarios on the different application of shared parental leave dependent on the individual circumstances of the parents.

30 July 2025
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Article

New regulation for NHS managers: outcome and next steps

Outcomes and next steps following DHSC's response to the consultation on regulation of NHS managers.

22 July 2025
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Latest news

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News

NHS Employers responds to the launch of a ‘mitigation fund’ to continue level 7 apprenticeships

Caroline Waterfield says the mitigation fund provides a helpful and pragmatic way forward.

8 August 2025
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NHS England confirms mitigation funding for Level 7 apprenticeships

NHS England confirms Level 7 apprenticeship funding for key NHS roles until 2029.

8 August 2025
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News

Celebrate our new ERS gold award winners

This award celebrates a deep commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.

7 August 2025
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News

GMC publishes latest report on doctors' workplace experiences

The General Medical Council (GMC) has published its report on medical education in the UK for 2025.

7 August 2025
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Upcoming events

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Webinar

Implementing agile working in the NHS webinar

Join this webinar with our partners agiLab to discuss the findings in our report implementing agile working in the NHS.

17 September 2025 10:00 - 13:00 GMT
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Conference

NHS workforce supply in a new era: opportunities and challenges

Join us on 24 September to explore the future of NHS workforce planning, policy and practice.

24 September 2025 09:00 - 16:30 GMT
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Conference

SAS Week 2025

Save the date in your diaries for this year's #SASWeek25 which takes place from 6-10 October.

6 October 2025 - 10 October 2025 GMT
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Webinar

Stage 4 job evaluation refresher training

This training programme is designed for participants who have completed their job evaluation (JE) training and wish to refresh their knowledge.

13 October 2025 09:30 - 17:00 GMT
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Latest case studies

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Case Study

T Level talent boosts patient care at York CDC

T Level students boost patient care at York CDC through hands-on support, mentoring, and improved clinical and admin workflows.

8 August 2025
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Case Study

T Level students enrich learning disability care

T Level students support people with complex needs, gaining real care experience while boosting staff capacity and future recruitment.

8 August 2025
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Case Study

Student industry placements strengthen community health research

T Level students at Healthwatch Swindon boost community health research, gathering feedback to help shape future services.

8 August 2025
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Case Study

Developing future scientists at NHS Blood and Transplant

T Level students at NHS Blood and Transplant gain lab skills in blood processing, boosting staff capacity and developing future scientists.

8 August 2025
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