Midlands

Find out more about the Midlands SPF

Read the Midlands SPF statement of intent in response to government announcements on NHS infrastructure changes and workforce reductions.

System and regional partnership working principles
New ways of working
Staff health and wellbeing, including reducing violence and aggression at work and improving sexual safety at work
Staff experience
Working in partnership with employers and trade unions during industrial action

*These priorities will be evaluated through an equality, diversity, and inclusion perspective.

On 13 November 2023, the Midlands and East of England SPFs participated in our annual partnership conference. Over 60 delegates attended the conference, which included sessions on each regions priorities. Participants received presentations and engaged in discussions on their specific challenges and opportunities.
The Midlands and East of England SPFs took an active role in collaborative development sessions alongside their corresponding regional HR director networks. Sessions explored a range of topics, including health and wellbeing and managing relationships during industrial action. These sessions aimed to enhance collaboration between the two networks.
We explored what good partnership working looks like at an Integrated care system level.
We explored how neurodivergent staff can thrive into their roles within the NHS.
We continued to discuss the importance of sexual safety at work.
We continued positive and constructive partnership engagement on industrial action.
We discussed the development of a replacement for the electronic staff record tool in partnership with the NHS Business Services Authority.
We developed and shared good practice tips to support staff during winter.