NHS People Plan and Promise

Bringing together the NHS Employers web pages that support delivery of the NHS People Plan.
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Published in July 2020 by NHS England, the NHS People Plan’s aim is to have more people, working differently, in a compassionate and inclusive culture within the NHS. The plan also includes Our People Promise, which outlines behaviours and actions that staff can expect from NHS leaders and colleagues, to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.

To achieve its ambitions, the NHS People Plan sets out specific actions within six areas:

  • Responding to new challenges and opportunities
  • Belonging in the NHS
  • Growing for the future
  • Looking after our people
  • New ways of working and delivering care
  • Supporting our people now and for the long term

This section brings together the pages on our website that align with each of these six areas of action.

You can read more about the NHS People Plan, and the NHS People Promise, on NHS England's website.

Growing for the future

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Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

6 December 2023
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Article

The points based immigration system

Collated guidance to assist employers to navigate the system points-based immigration system.

6 December 2023
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Article

Student and graduate routes

Find out how students and graduates can apply for permission to enter the UK via the new points-based immigration system.

6 December 2023

Access all resources under the growing for the future action area.

Belonging in the NHS

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Article

NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard

Learn about the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and how NHS organisations can address race equality issues. Access the latest report.

13 November 2023
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Article

Armed Forces support organisations

Use our map to find NHS Armed Forces contacts in your area and organisations which can help build your support network.

20 September 2023
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Diversity in Health and Care Partners Programme

Supporting health and care organisations to create more inclusive workplace cultures, where difference is welcomed and celebrated.

18 September 2023

View more information to help you with the belonging in the NHS action.

New ways of working and delivering care

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Stage 4: Refresher training

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

1 December 2023
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Article

Stage 2: Consistency checking course

This one-day training is designed for experienced job evaluation practitioners and those who wish to train as members of consistency checking panels.

1 December 2023
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Article

Advanced practice

Learn more about advanced and enhanced practitioners and what they can do to support your multi-disciplinary teams.

23 November 2023

Access all web pages under the new ways of working and delivering care action area. 

Supporting our people now and for the long term

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Guidance

Retention in the NHS: board pack

This PowerPoint slide pack provides key facts, employer responses and resources for leaders to support strategic planning to retain the NHS workforce.

5 December 2023
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Toolkit

People Performance Management Toolkit

Practical support to help you develop the skills needed to deal with key management situations confidently and consistently.

5 December 2023
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Guidance

Retention discussions: from reaction to prevention

A practical guide to using discussions and conversations to support staff retention and improve staff experience in your organisation.

5 December 2023

Find other web pages to help you support your people now and for the long term

Looking after our people

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Tackling homelessness in response to the rising cost of living

In this video from University Hospitals Birmingham we hear how the trust are supporting staff in response to incidences of homelessness.

1 December 2023
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Article

Beating burnout in the NHS

Burnout in the NHS is more prevalent than ever. NHS trusts must address this to ensure staff wellbeing and high-quality patient care is sustainable.

17 November 2023
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Article

Domestic violence and abuse

Facts about domestic violence and abuse, how this can affect your staff and what you can do to support them.

16 November 2023

Download more advice on looking after your people.

Responding to new challenges and opportunities

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Article

UK departure from the EU

A page on qualifications which will be recognised by healthcare professional regulators following the UK's departure from the EU.

9 November 2023
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Article

Temporary worker government authorised exchange visa

This visa allows international graduates to come to the UK to undertake further training.

5 October 2023
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Case Study

Enhancing recruitment using voice application technology

Find out how University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust introduced a new concept using voice-enabled technology in job applications.

18 August 2023

Access all pages to help you respond to new challenges and opportunities.