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

Submit your entry for the 2026 HPMA Excellence in People Award for partnership working between employers and trade unions.
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Violence reduction

Details and updates on the national SPF's work to support the prevention and reduction of violence against NHS staff.

25 September 2025
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Sexual safety in the NHS

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

6 October 2025
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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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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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News

SPF Bulletin - February 2026

Find out about the latest work, updates and events from the national and regional SPFs.

26 February 2026
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Guide

Submitting a winning award entry

Hints and tips to help you prepare a winning entry for the HPMA Excellence in People partnership award.

26 February 2026
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Ways to tackle violence: the story so far

Hear about progress on our key recommendations to government on tackling violence in the NHS.

12 February 2026
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Staff transfer guides

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

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HPMA partnership working award

Submit your entry for the 2026 HPMA Excellence in People Award for partnership working between employers and trade unions.
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