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NHS Workforce Bulletin

In this edition

27 April 2026


AfC pay structure reform negotiations

Total Reward Statements: employer actions

Updates to EU Settlement Scheme

Reward and recognition in the NHS Staff Survey

From the Armed Forces to an NHS career

Retire and return: a streamlined approach

More work than you may think!

What lesbian visibility means for the NHS

HPMA Partnership Working Award 2026

Collective redundancy obligations consultation

Stay informed

AfC pay structure reform negotiations

Read the joint statement from the NHS Staff Council co-chairs, confirming that a mandate has been agreed to move forward with Agenda for Change (AfC) pay negotiations, following recommendations from the NHS Pay Review Body.

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Read the statement

Total Reward Statements: employer actions

Find out what actions employers should take in April and May to support the accurate production of staff Total Reward Statements later in the year, including cleaning and checking pension data and submitting annual pension updates by 31 May 2026.

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View the actions

Updates to EU Settlement Scheme

Read the latest updates on the EU Settlement Scheme, which include changes that simplify continuous residence requirements and revised processes for retaining or removing pre-settled status.

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Learn more

Reward and recognition in the NHS Staff Survey

Read the reward and recognition highlights from the NHS Staff Survey, showing scores remained stable while identifying areas for improvement. Explore our resources and good practice that support employers to strengthen and evolve their total reward packages.

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Read the summary

Sharing learning

From the Armed Forces to an NHS career

In this case study, discover how Berkshire Foundation NHS Trust has strengthened its skills mix and improved retention by developing policies and best practice that help the NHS benefit from the skills and experience of Armed Forces personnel.

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Access the case study

Retire and return: a streamlined approach

Read our case study to find out how University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust improved its retire and return process, reducing confusion for retirees and staff across HR and payroll.

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Read the case study

View point

More work than you may think!

In this blog, Dean Royles examines the Employment Rights Act 2025, highlighting the key aspects chief people officers need to be aware of and where organisations should sharpen their focus as the new legislation takes effect.

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Read the blog

What lesbian visibility means for the NHS

During Lesbian Visibility Week, Layla McCay shared why visible lesbian leadership is not only a workforce issue, but central to inclusion, performance and patient care in the NHS.

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Access the blog

Get involved

HPMA Partnership Working Award 2026

Enter this year’s HPMA Excellence in People Award for partnership working between employers and trade unions. Discover how simple it is to submit an entry and showcase workforce initiatives that delivered measurable change, using our awards guidance.

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Enter now

Have your say

Collective redundancy obligations consultation

We are seeking your views to inform our response to the government's consultation on the threshold for triggering collective redundancy obligations. Complete our online survey and share your feedback by 4 May 2026.

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Submit your feedback

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