SPF Bulletin - August 2026

The SPF Bulletin features monthly updates and forward plans from national SPF groups, subgroups and regional SPFs, alongside the latest NHS workforce resources, guidance and events. 

Highlights in the August bulletin include: 

• Insights from a workshop for SPF Workforce Issues Group and NHS Staff Council Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group members on upcoming guidance to help trusts to comply with the Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations.
• Insights from a dedicated workshop for our regional SPF and SPF Wider Group members, on implementation of the NHS Staff Standards. 
• Our statement supporting the launch of the NHS Staff Standards, plus links to useful resources, including NHS Employers’ newly launched implementation planning tool.
• Updates from the regional SPFs.
• HPMA’s national conference, 12 and 13 November at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol.
• NHS Employers’ updated Freedom to Speak Up webpage and our speaking up webpage.
• A recording of NHS Employers’ nurse career progression webinar, good practice case studies and five practical actions senior leaders can take to improve staff confidence in nurse recruitment, development and career progression processes.

 Read this month's SPF bulletin.