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Guidance

Principles for partnership in workforce change for ICSs

Read the SPF's guidance for social partnership working across Integrated Care Systems (ICSs).

20 September 2022
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Agreement

SPF Partnership Agreement

The agreement sets out a framework which describes the aims of the SPF, shared values and principles for effective partnership working

7 July 2022
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Handbook

SPF members' handbook

The SPF members' handbook explains the purpose of the SPF, the role of partners and how they get involved to support the forum's aims.

10 October 2025
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Agreement

Working in partnership 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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A partnership approach to embedding sexual safety

South Western Ambulance Service worked with UNISON reps to improve staff sexual safety, focusing on processes to support culture and boost wellbeing.

21 November 2025

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

We work flexibly

Read how the Isle of Wight NHS Trust worked in partnership to improve its flexible working offer and won the 2023 HPMA partnership award.

20 September 2023

Promoting a positive working environment

Find out how Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) transformed their disciplinary, performance and grievance policies and procedures in partnership.

20 September 2023

Flexible working through a partnership approach

Find out how Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) worked with trade unions to improve their flexible working policy and culture.

20 September 2023

Partnership working across health and care

Find out how Greater Manchester established partnership working arrangements to address workforce issues impacting the city's health and care systems.

27 October 2022

Improving wellbeing through partnership

Learn from Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's experience of undertaking two key projects in partnership with trade unions.

24 October 2022

Employer with heart

Find out how Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Trust made it to the finals of the SPF-sponsored 2022 HPMA partnership working award.

9 September 2022

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