Publications

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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

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

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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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

Reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent staff

Examples of reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent staff, compiled in partnership with the West Midlands SPF.

11 September 2024

Supporting system change

The SPF supports effective partnership working in system transformation.

6 August 2024

How we do partnership

Learn more about the national SPF and the benefits partnership working.

30 July 2024

Building positive workplace cultures in the NHS

Information to support the building of positive workplace cultures in the NHS.

16 May 2024

Wider Group key comms - March 2024

Key communications from the 20 March Wider Group meeting.

7 May 2024

North SPF conference 2024

Highlights from the North SPF conference on working together to address health inequalities and promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

2 April 2024

Wider Group key comms December 2023

Key communications from the 6 December Wider Group meeting.

19 January 2024

Tips and considerations to support staff during winter

Read the East Midlands SPF's winter guide for NHS managers, staff, HR practitioners and trade union colleagues.

17 January 2024

Working in partnership to influence compassionate casework

Download and use the exercises outlined in this resource to explore managing employee relations case work in a a compassionate, just and learning way.

19 December 2023

South SPF event

Highlights from the South SPF event on partnership working to reduce violence and aggression against NHS staff.

17 November 2023

Facilities time

Read more about facilities time for trade union reps.

3 October 2023