And the winner of the 2026 HPMA partnership award is...

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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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Tackling racism

Resources and information to support employers in tackling racism towards NHS staff.

16 November 2022
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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.

9 July 2021
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Sexual safety in the NHS

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

12 April 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.

2 March 2026

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Case Study

Championing positive change in partnership

Learn how the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust worked with trade unions to transfer over 300 staff onto Agenda for Change contracts.

13 November 2026
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Case Study

A partnership approach to redesigning working patterns

Learn how partnership working enabled complex transformation and long-term organisational improvement at North East Ambulance Service.

13 November 2026
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News

SPF Bulletin - October 2026

Read the October 2026 SPF Bulletin for the latest workforce updates, regional insights and partnership working developments.

29 October 2026
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SPF Bulletin - September 2026

Read the September 2026 SPF Bulletin for workforce updates, NHS Staff Standards resources, regional insights and partnership working developments.

24 September 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

Join us in celebrating the winner of the 2026 HPMA Excellence in People Award for partnership working.
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