Case studies

Find our latest case studies promoting local initiatives and how they've made a positive difference to NHS organisations, employees and patients.
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Across the NHS organisations are implementing initiatives to tackle key issues on a number of topics, including staff experience, staff engagement, recruitment and retention.

This web section features case studies which share what trusts have done at a local level, the challenges they faced and the difference it has made.

Latest case studies

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Supporting the retention of locally employed doctors

Find out how Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invested in its LED workforce to improve the recruitment and retention of LEDs.

26 November 2024
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Because you matter

Read how Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) created an employee value proposition brochure to showcase its employment offer.

21 November 2024
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In-country partnership working to recruit international nurses

Read how Yorkshire and Humber ICB ethically recruited international nurses from nursing colleges in India.

19 November 2024
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Striking the balance

Read about University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust’s approach to agile working.

4 November 2024
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Innovative mental health and learning disability nursing recruitment

How Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust boosted applications to their newly qualified mental health and learning disability nursing posts.

17 April 2024
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Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust reimagines their work experience programme

The trust recreated their work experience programme to have a virtual component that increased numbers and reduced impact on staff.

3 April 2024
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How Coventry and Warwickshire ICS boosts support and local jobs for underrepresented groups

The ICS has introduced a number of different employability support channels to attract, recruit and retain local people.

26 March 2024
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Further resources

Access our full range of good practice case studies featuring workforce initiatives from trusts across the country.

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If you would like to submit an idea for a case study featuring an initiative or project in your organisation, please email us.