The Social Partnership Forum (SPF) brings together NHS Employers, NHS trade unions, Health Education England, NHS England and NHS Improvement, 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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Supporting system change

The SPF is supporting effective partnership working in system transformation.

20 May 2022
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Agreement

Working in partnership with trade unions framework and agreement

This template provides a framework and agreement for Integrated Care Board (ICB) trade union partnership forums.

12 April 2022

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HPMA partnership award

The 2022 HPMA Excellence In People Awards are launched. Submit your entry for the SPF sponsored award for partnership working.
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News

#WorkWithoutFear Campaign

The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives launch the national #WorkWithoutFear campaign.

1 March 2022
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Case Study

Partnership working at its best

Find out how South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT met the challenges of the pandemic, and won the SPF sponsored HPMA partnership working award.

8 October 2021
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Case Study

Creating a just and learning culture

Find out how Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust worked in partnership to implement a just and learning culture.

8 October 2021
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Case Study

RCN Prince of Wales Nursing Cadet Scheme

Find out how RCN Wales worked in partnership to establish the RCN Prince of Wales Nursing Cadet Scheme.

8 October 2021
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Agreement

Working in partnership with trade unions framework and agreement

This template provides a framework and agreement for Integrated Care Board (ICB) trade union partnership forums.

12 April 2022
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Meeting notes

Wider Group key comms March 2022

Key communications from the 17 March Wider Group meeting.

11 April 2022
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Guidance

Principles for ICB partnership machinery with recognised trade unions

These principles set out best practice for ICBS to set up and run joint negotiating and consultative machinery.

21 March 2022
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Meeting notes

Wider Group key comms December 2021

Key communications from the 7 December Wider Group meeting.

7 January 2022

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Key work

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Staff transfer guides

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

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Topics

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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