Revised Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard

Learn about the newly updated VPR standard from NHS England, helping employers and unions create a safe working environment for NHS staff.

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The Social Partnership Forum (SPF) brings together NHS Employers, NHS trade unions, NHS England, and the Department of Health and Social Care to contribute to the development and implementation of policy that impacts on the health workforce.

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HPMA partnership working award

The HPMA Excellence in People Award for partnership working between employers and trade unions.
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Health and care jargon buster

A guide to common abbreviations and terminology used by the health and care system.

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Sexual safety in the NHS

Information and resources to support the sexual safety of staff in the NHS.

27 November 2024
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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.

27 August 2024

Latest news and publications

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Midlands and East SPF conference 2024

Highlights from the Midlands and East SPF conference exploring partnership working to address health inequalities and diversity in the workplace.

17 December 2024
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London SPF conference 2024

Highlights from the London SPF conference, celebrating 20 years of partnership working in the region.

17 December 2024
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News

Refreshed Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard

Implement this risk-based framework in partnership to safeguard NHS staff against abuse, aggression and violence.

5 December 2024
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Violence reduction

The national SPF is focusing on work aimed at preventing and reducing violence against NHS staff.

5 December 2024

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Key work

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Staff transfer guides

Explore our different guides to supporting staff through change and transfer.

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Topics

Find information and resources on key areas we support including compassionate & respectful workplace cultures, staff engagement & social partnership working, NHS staff health & wellbeing, service delivery and supporting system development.

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