Supporting Armed Forces Reservists in healthcare

Armed Forces reserves are employed across healthcare organisations. We assist employers in ensuring that these military colleagues can thrive.

Reservists are dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to serve as members of the Armed Forces and take part in military and civil relief operations.

Providing a supportive work environment and publicly showing your commitment as an inclusive, forces-friendly employer helps to create a positive staff experience for these individuals.

Armed Forces Reservists in the NHS toolkit

This toolkit is designed for all colleagues who support reservists working in the NHS. It provides practical guidance to help understand their duties and establish a support system that can be extended to reservists in the workforce.

Supporting Armed Forces Reservists in the NHS toolkit

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Support for your Armed Forces reservists agenda

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Guidance

Key facts about employing reservists in the NHS

Download our factsheet to help you understand and manage the reservists in your NHS organisation.

4 March 2020

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Becoming a forces-friendly employer

Follow our five simple steps to help you on your journey to establishing yourself as an inclusive, forces-friendly employer.

9 March 2021

Armed Forces Covenant. Employer Recognition Scheme. Bronze Award, Silver Award and Gold Award.

Article

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme awards

An overview of the Ministry of Defence-led awards programme which recognises organisations for their support to the Armed Forces Community.

9 January 2020

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Latest blogs and case studies

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Blog post

Supporting Armed Forces reservists to benefit your trust

Hear how Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust embraces the military commitments of its reservist staff.

21 June 2022

Case Study

Becoming a national leader in supporting the Armed Forces

Read how East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust became a leader in supporting Reservists and the whole Armed Forces community.

20 December 2024

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Blog post

How Reservists and their military leadership skills are valued by HNY ICB

Luke Clifford-Roper-Smith tells us how his military training has developed transferable skills that are valued by his NHS organisation.

15 March 2024

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Case Study

How primary care used community outreach to support the Armed Forces community

Discover how Ashfields became a leader in supporting Armed Forces Reservists and the wider community to receive high-quality care and support.

9 December 2024

Step into Health

The Step into Health programme works to actively promote the NHS as an ideal employer to members of the Armed Forces community.

Step into Health

Find out about the Step into Health programme, the benefits of recruiting from the Armed Forces community and how to pledge.

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