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Last updated14 July 2025 Article Health and wellbeing conversations Guidance for line managers conducting health and wellbeing conversations with staff.
Last updated8 October 2025 Guidance SAS development guidance Use this guide to ensure SAS doctors receive the support they need to develop in their careers and to continue to deliver high-quality patient care.
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Last updated7 October 2026 Guidance Designing, recruiting and embedding specialist roles A practical step-by-step guide for employers to support and manage the introduction of specialist grades.
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