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Guidance

SPF statement – principles for social partnership in workforce change for Integrated Care Systems

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 can get involved to support the forum's aims.

14 April 2022
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Agreement

Working in partnership with trade unions 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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Negative to positive

Learn how The Christie NHS Foundation Trust used an informal partnership approach to address conflict and promote a positive work environment.

1 September 2021

Red card to racism

Read how North Bristol NHS Trust developed a campaign to target racism in the trust.

2 October 2020

Developing leading NHS HR policies

Read how Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust worked in partnership to develop a practical, accessible and concise HR policy manual.

2 October 2020

Facilities time

Read more about facilities time for trade union reps.

2 September 2020

Key achievements 2019-20

Infographic showing the work of the national SPF and its key achievements.

1 July 2020

How we do partnership

Learn more about the history of the SPF and the benefits partnership working has for employers, staff, patients and service users.

1 May 2020

NHS Constitution

The NHS Constitution establishes the principles and values of the NHS in England.

22 April 2020

When it’s okay to tell the boss bad news

Read how Mersey Care worked in partnership to implement changes to organisational culture to create a safe environment for staff to raise concerns.

2 January 2020

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