Work programmes 

In addition to inputting to policies the forum also has its own programme of work reflecting key issues which we work on, in partnership.

Current programmes 

Our current work programmes include:

• outcomes of the NHS staff survey 
• staff passport - the review, development, application and monitoring of policy on employment standards for the wider NHS
• embedding partnership working
• maximising graduate opportunities for physiotherapy
• the application of the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)
• whistleblowing, Speak up for a healthy NHS - new guidance to help NHS organisations build a culture where staff feel able to raise concerns about malpractice or potential risks to patient safety.

Current discussions

At the Social Partnership Forum the group discusses new and emerging policy, recent discussions include: 

• health and well-being of the workforce
• quality agenda and quality metrics
• next stage review and NHS constitution
• NHS finances
• health inequalities
• personal health budgets
• pandemic flu

Key communications and summaries from the Social Partnership Forum steering group and wider group meetings in 2009/10 can be found through our meetings and events pages.