Last updated17 April 2026 Article Physician Associates Information for employers on the physician associate role and how it fits within the NHS.
Last updated1 September 2023 Guidance A summary of NHS England’s Fit and Proper Person Test Framework NHS Employers has worked with legal firm Capsticks to create a guide which will help organisations to prepare for the new requirements.
Last updated23 March 2026 Article Guidance for the employment of medical and dental consultants Guidance for recruiting and employing medical and dental consultants in the NHS.
Last updated4 August 2023 Guidance Safe use of chlorine-based disinfectant chemicals guidance This publication aims to prevent health and care staff from developing health conditions through exposures to commonly used cleaning chemicals.
Last updated30 April 2024 Article Guidance on contractual issues of flexible working This page details guidance from the NHS Staff Council on contractual issues arising from certain forms of flexible working.
Last updated3 July 2025 News Professional Standards Authority publishes guidance on new regulatory powers Learn how the new guidance supports healthcare professional regulators.
Last updated18 December 2025 News PSA reviews standards following consultation The review will consider proposed changes to the standards of good regulation and accredited registers.
Last updated24 March 2026 News Professional Standards Authority introduces new standards The updated and combined standards for regulators and Accredited Registers place greater emphasis on improving patient safety and public protection.
Last updated27 February 2026 Article Sleep, fatigue and the workplace Information on how sleep and fatigue can impact on the health of staff, with practical recommendations for improving the quality of sleep and rest.
Last updated25 March 2026 News Consultation on the draft General Medical Council Order 2026 The government has launched a consultation to reform how the GMC regulates medical practitioners, physician associates and anaesthesia associates.