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 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.
Last updated29 April 2026 Case study Flex Evelina: embedding a fair and inclusive flexible working culture Evelina London shows how a staff‑led approach improved access to flexible working, addressed inequality and shaped a more inclusive workplace culture.
Last updated7 May 2026 Page Flexible working toolkit: individuals working in the NHS This toolkit is for all NHS staff to understand their options for flexible working and how to make requests for such arrangements.
Last updated12 May 2026 Page Flexible working toolkit: line managers This toolkit is for all line managers in the NHS to help them best support their teams to work flexibly.
Last updated15 July 2024 Article Guidance for consideration when defining a work base for home and agile/hybrid working This page details guidance from the NHS Staff Council to support defining a work base for home and agile/hybrid working arrangements.
Last updated3 July 2026 Blog Let’s think about flex Enabling managerial mindsets towards decent, agile approaches to flexible work arrangements.
Last updated6 July 2026 News NHS Employers comments on new NHS staff standards guidance Rebecca Smith welcomes the publication of the NHS staff standards on six priority areas to improve staff experience.
Last updated16 July 2026 Page Change in action Tools and resources to support you to manage and maintain excellence in staff experience against a challenging and complex NHS backdrop.
Last updated3 August 2020 Guidance How to embed flexible working for nurses Guidance on embedding flexible working for nurses, with practical tips, research and examples to support workforce flexibility