Last updated5 March 2026 Article New annex 31 of the NHS TCS Handbook Details of the introduction of the new annex 31 in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) Handbook, relating to the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme.
Last updated29 April 2026 Page Calendar of national campaigns National campaigns, awards and awareness days to help you plan activities for the year.
Last updated8 April 2026 Article 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.
Last updated22 July 2025 News Guidance updated following immigration rule changes We have updated our guidance on how immigration policy changes will impact NHS staff.
Last updated20 October 2025 News Further changes to the immigration system announced The UK government has updated the Immigration Rules to implement the measures outlined in the Immigration White Paper.
Last updated22 May 2025 Article Pay scales for 2025/26 NHS terms and conditions annual, hourly and HCAS pay scales (also known as pay bands or pay rates or payscales) for 2025/26
Last updated27 April 2026 Article UK immigration policy: latest updates and employer implications A summary of the most recent confirmed changes affecting the Skilled Worker and Health and Care Visa routes.
Last updated29 April 2026 News DBS publishes latest business plan Find out more about the Disclosure and Barring Service's (DBS) objectives for the next 12 months, access the business plan.
Last updated29 April 2026 Article National band 5 nursing review Details on how band 5 nursing commitment in England aligns with the NHS Staff Council’s 2025 nursing and midwifery job matching profile updates.
Last updated29 April 2026 Guidance Decent and agile flexible working: practical options for managers This resource supports managers in implementing decent and agile flexible working to assist them in meeting key workforce challenges.