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Think Flex First: flexible working webinar recording

Catch up on our Think Flex First NHS webinar, showcasing updated flexible working resources and support.

5 March 2026

As part of our Think Flex First campaign, we held a webinar to guide NHS staff and line managers through the updated flexible working toolkits and supporting resource hub and explore best practice across the NHS. 

What the webinar covered

In this session, we explored:  

  • the purpose and ambition of the Think Flex First NHS cultural movement 

  • how to proactively design flexibility into roles and services 

  • the updates to flexible working toolkits for line managers and staff 

  • updated policy, legislation and good practice guidance 

  • examples from NHS organisations implementing innovative flexible working approaches  

  • national priorities for strengthening flexible working across the NHS. 

Watch the full recording below.

About Think Flex First NHS

Think Flex First NHS encourages employers to build flexibility and choice into roles from day one. It promotes a proactive approach job design and service planning, ensuring flexibility becomes the default offer, designed at the start, not added in later.

Explore the updated resources

You can now access a refreshed set of flexible working support materials, including:  

  • new case studies from NHS trusts delivering flexible working models 

  • videos of best practice examples. 

Visit our flexible working hub to explore all resources.