Last updated2 August 2021 Guidance How to recruit and support disabled staff in the NHS A toolkit to help NHS organisations encourage and support disabled applicants to apply for roles in the NHS and retain them.
Last updated17 July 2024 Guidance The health, safety and wellbeing of shift workers in healthcare environments This guidance advises on key health, safety and wellbeing considerations associated with shift work in healthcare organisations.
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 updated5 August 2025 Page Health, Safety and Wellbeing Group The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Group (HSWG) is a sub-group of the NHS Staff Council.
Last updated10 November 2025 Guidance Partial retirement employment guidance Guidance for employers on supporting NHS staff through partial retirement, including process, benefits, and policy updates.
Last updated2 April 2025 Guidance Bridging the gender pay gap Access our updated guide for support in reporting and creating action plans to tackle your organisation's gender pay gap.
Last updated19 September 2025 Guidance FAQs for the 2016 doctors in training contract Answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the 2016 doctors in training terms and conditions.
Last updated21 November 2025 Guidance International Retention Toolkit Actions employers can take to ensure internationally recruited staff will want to stay, thrive and build lasting careers in the NHS.
Last updated28 February 2022 Article Flexible working scenarios The NHS Staff Council has developed a range of scenarios to help employers embed the new contractual flexible working provisions.
Last updated19 November 2021 Handbook Improving staff equality networks through partnership working As the role of the staff network grows, how they interact with existing forums becomes even more important to ensuring groups work effectively.