Last updated24 February 2026 Article Flexible working FAQs The NHS Staff Council has developed a range of FAQs to help employers embed the new contractual flexible working provisions.
Last updated26 October 2020 Guidance Inclusive recruitment guidance This guidance pulls together information, tools and resources to help employers meet some of the actions of the NHS People Plan around recruitment.
Last updated12 December 2025 Infographic Understanding disability infographic Access our updated infographic to understand what a disability is and learn how organisations and managers can support disability in the workplace.
Last updated1 June 2026 Blog Beyond recruitment: Five priorities for CPOs facing the NHS productivity challenge Dean Royles shares five priorities for CPOs to prepare for the launch of the 10 Year Workforce Plan and address the productivity challenge.
Last updated1 May 2024 Guidance Maintaining high professional standards and appeal panels Maintaining high professional standards (MHPS) framework and how to request a chair or third panel member for capability or job planning appeals.
Last updated25 November 2025 News Consultation on earned settlement Find out more about the plans on implementing earned settlement.
Event date13 October 2026 Conference Strategic Workforce Forum Book now for our annual flagship event for senior workforce leaders to discuss the future of workforce planning.
Last updated6 March 2026 Guidance Guide to making flexible working requests flowchart A flowchart for managing conversations around flexible working requests, created by the NHS Staff Council to support the NHS People Plan.
Last updated22 April 2020 Guidance Job evaluation self assessment checklist Job evaluation leads will be able to work through the checklist in partnership and use their findings to create an action plan and report back.
Last updated5 November 2025 News Consultation on extending the right to work scheme Learn more about the plans to extend legislation to prevent illegal working.