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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.

2 March 2026
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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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Facilities time

Learn about facilities time for trade union representatives and its importance in supporting effective partnership working.

3 October 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

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

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

National SPF achievements in 2022/23

Learn how we supported social partnership working in the NHS and effective employer/trade union involvement in policies with workforce implications.

25 April 2023

SPF heat check 2022

Read the SPF heat check 2022 review of effectiveness, impact and partnership working.

5 January 2023

Tackling racism

Resources and information to support employers in tackling racism towards NHS staff.

16 November 2022

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

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