The December edition of the SPF bulletin features an update from SPF Strategic Group, Embedding Partnership Working Group (EPWG), an update on the latest SPF meeting with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The bulletin also features the launch of the HPMA awards 2018, and details of how you can submit an entry for the SPF sponsored partnership award. You can also read about the SPF creating positive cultures summit, as well as the SPF's social media campaign for #AntiBullyingWeek. Read more in the December SPF bulletin.

The Social Partnership Forum (SPF) is pleased with the strong commitment from senior NHS leaders to a co-ordinated and candid approach to workforce issues and that this is reflected in the draft workforce strategy published 13 December 2017. Partners on the SPF welcome the collaborative way the strategy was produced and that there will be a lengthy consultation period, which will give us the opportunity to fully digest the document and agree a considered SPF response by the deadline of 23 March.