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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 get involved to support the forum's aims.

18 December 2023
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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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Creating the North East and North Cumbria SPF

The creation of the North East and North Cumbria SPF provides a model for others to follow on establishing, from scratch, a successful SPF.

1 September 2021

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

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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