NHS Employers - Time-Off and Facilities for Trade Union Reps

The parties on the NHS Staff Council have been discussing how best to promote local partnership working.  In developing local arrangements, employers should be aware of good practice relating to time off and facilities that is set out in section 25 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.  This includes principles designed to maximise staff involvement.  Section 25 of the handbook is published on the pay and contracts web page.