The Social Partnership Forum (SPF) brings together NHS Employers, NHS trade unions, NHS England, and the Department of Health and Social Care to contribute to the development and implementation of policy that impacts on the health workforce.

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HPMA partnership working award

The HPMA Excellence in People Award for partnership working between employers and trade unions.
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Health and care jargon buster

A guide to common abbreviations and terminology used by the health and care system.

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Violence reduction

The national SPF is focusing on work aimed at preventing and reducing violence against NHS staff.

16 October 2024
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Sexual safety in the NHS

Information and resources to support the sexual safety of staff in the NHS.

6 November 2024

Latest news and publications

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Case Study

Social Partnership working at its best

Read how East Cheshire NHS Trust won the 2024 HPMA partnership working award for its work with trade unions to support staff affected by menopause.

13 November 2024
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Sexual safety in the NHS

Information and resources to support the sexual safety of staff in the NHS.

6 November 2024
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News

SPF Bulletin October 2024

Hear about the latest work and updates from the national and regional SPFs.

31 October 2024
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Violence reduction

The national SPF is focusing on work aimed at preventing and reducing violence against NHS staff.

16 October 2024

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Staff transfer guides

Explore our different guides to supporting staff through change and transfer.

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Find information and resources on key areas we support including compassionate & respectful workplace cultures, staff engagement & social partnership working, NHS staff health & wellbeing, service delivery and supporting system development.

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