SPF Bulletin - October 2026
Read the October 2026 SPF Bulletin for the latest workforce updates, regional insights and partnership working developments.
The bulletin includes 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 October bulletin
- Insights from the latest SPF Strategic Group and SPF Workforce Issues group meetings.
- The 2026 NHS Staff Survey communications toolkit.
- Updates from the regional SPFs.
- HPMA’s national conference, 12 and 13 November.
- NHS Employers’ virtual staff experience conference, 17 November.
- NHS England’s violence prevention and reduction Staff Standard learning event, 24 November.
- Resources for the 2026 staff flu campaign to improve flu vaccine uptake among frontline healthcare workers.
- NHS England’s revised guidance on privacy, dignity and safety in hospital accommodation and staff facilities.
- Guidance from the NHS Staff Council’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Group to support the safe management of asbestos in healthcare settings.
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