Blogs

We need the support of our allies to improve LGBTQ+ inclusion

LGBT+ History Month is a timely moment for allies to understand the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ staff, writes Dr Layla McCay.

13 February 2025

The words they are a-changing

Steven Weeks' blog explores the changing vocabulary in the world of HR and how we can broaden our understanding to improve staff experience.

9 January 2025

Shift work essentials for NHS staff

In this blog, Rhys Martin reflects on the latest HSWG shift worker guidance and offers top tips on how to help staff stay well while shift working.

31 October 2024

My journey as a SAS doctor with dyslexia

Dr Marion Norbrook, specialty doctor in sexual health, Kingston Hospital talks about her SAS career and how neurodiversity has shaped this.

17 October 2024

Supporting reality to match the rhetoric: introducing the SAS six

This SAS Collective blog explains how the SAS six campaign is supporting SAS doctors to develop within their careers and become leaders and educators.

17 October 2024

​My path to becoming ​a specialist doctor

Dr Mahesha Dabare, ​specialist in anaesthetics at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital describes her experience of being a specialist and the benefits.

15 October 2024

The importance of advocacy: introducing the SAS advocate role

Dr Rob Fleming describes the benefits of the SAS advocate role for the individual and organisation.

17 September 2024

Setting the silver standard with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Jacqui Bunce tells us how NHS Lincolnshire ICB gained both their bronze and silver accreditation within a year.

7 June 2024

Partnership recruitment in Greater Manchester

Read this blog examining the socio-economic benefits of large scale and hyper-local recruitment in the Greater Manchester area.

22 May 2024

Supporting NHS staff with long COVID

This blog reflects on the importance of supporting healthcare workers with long COVID to stay in work and the resources available to employers.

26 April 2024

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

Leeds THT builds healthcare science apprenticeship pipeline

This blog explores introducing a healthcare science apprentice pathway for audiologists at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

14 March 2024

Digging into the data to drive improvement

A blog ahead of the 2023 NHS Staff Survey results by John Drew, director of staff experience and engagement at NHS England.

4 March 2024

A passport to better health and wellbeing

Hear how an innovative health and wellbeing passport is helping staff feel more confident bringing their whole selves to work.

17 November 2023

From dual commitments to unified support

E-roster manager and Army reservist, Nicola Norris, shares how Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Trust supports her Armed Forces and civilian careers.

15 November 2023

Team talk - the foundation for staff engagement

NHS Employers policy manager Steven Weeks reflects on the benefits of a team-wide approach to staff engagement in the NHS.

24 October 2023