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Updates for NHS Professionals Bank Members
24/04/2026

In line with the Government’s announcement in November 2025, updated National Living Wage (NLW) rates will came into effect from 1st April 2026. NHS Professionals has reviewed these changes and has updated its systems to ensure the appropriate rates are applied.

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Financial support available for your educational and professional development
22/04/2026

The RCN Foundation is pleased to launch a new education grants programme, delivered in partnership with the Rayne Foundation.

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Celebrating Admin Day 2026
22/04/2026

Admin Professionals Day took place on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. In the last year, our Administrative Bank Members have collectively delivered over 712,664 hours of vital support to the NHS which is an incredible achievement.

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Celebrate our recent Bank Member of the Month winners
22/04/2026

In March we had an incredible 457 Bank Member of the month nominations. These nominations celebrated the Bank Members working across our Trusts who go above and beyond to make a difference to their patients, colleagues and Trust.

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Introducing the NHS Professionals Customer Support Hub
22/04/2026

From April 2026, the National Service Centre has become the Customer Support Hub.

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Nominate a Midwife on International Day of the Midwife 2026
22/04/2026

To celebrate International Day of the Midwife on 5th May 2026, we will be running a competition where you can nominate an NHS Professionals Midwife for their chance to win a Cartwright and Butler Hamper.

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Celebrating our Nurses on International Nurses Day with a giveaway
22/04/2026

To celebrate International Nurses Day, we’re giving away 70 × £50 Restaurant Gift Cards.

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Changes to May 2026 Bank Holiday Timesheets release dates
22/04/2026

Due to the May Bank Holidays, we have made some small changes to the timesheet release dates to avoid any disruption to your usual payment date.

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Celebrating our Bank Members this May
22/04/2026

Throughout May, we have a number of key dates that give us the perfect opportunity to celebrate and thank our Bank Members across a wide range of staff groups.

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MHRA Safety Roundup: March 2026
22/04/2026

As a Doctor, working through Doctors Direct, connected to NHS Professionals, we want to ensure you stay informed about the latest medication safety guidance.

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Win one of six £25 National Trust Vouchers
22/04/2026

This month, we’re giving you the chance to win one of six x £25 National Trust vouchers.

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Your chance to win a £20 Love2Shop voucher when you nominate a colleague
25/03/2026

Nominate a colleague for our Bank Member of the Month Award and be automatically be entered into a prize draw.

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Win one of 10 x Cadbury Easter Chocolate Treasure Boxes
25/03/2026

This month, with the start of Spring and the Easter holidays nearly here, we’re giving you the chance to win a chocolate treat selection.

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MHRA Safety Roundup: February 2026
25/03/2026

As a Doctor, working through Doctors Direct, connected to NHS Professionals, we want to ensure you stay informed about the latest medication safety guidance.

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Easter 2026 Bank Holiday Timesheets
25/03/2026

Please make sure you release your timesheets by midnight on Wednesday 1st April to ensure you are paid on Friday 10th April 2026.

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ESR is now live to manage all your personal information
25/03/2026

ESR is the NHS’s Electronic Staff Record system. NHS organisations can use the ESR platform for many different things.

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Congratulations to our G.E.M Award winners
25/03/2026

In recent weeks, we have started to see our Trust teams presenting our G.E.M Award winners with their winning packs in person.

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Celebrating World Social Workers Day
25/03/2026

On Tuesday 2nd March we celebrated World Social Work Day. This day is dedicated to recognising the remarkable contribution that our Social Workers make to the NHS. ​

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New: Shopping Cards: save more every day with Blue Light Card
25/02/2026

Blue Light Card has just launched Shopping Cards.

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MHRA Safety Roundup: January 2026
25/02/2026

As a doctor working through Doctors Direct, connected to NHS Professionals, we want to ensure you stay informed about the latest medication safety guidance.

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Registrants Working Without an Active NMC PIN
25/02/2026

NHS Professionals requires all registrants to hold an active NMC PIN at all times when working in a clinical role.

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Win a £50 Virgin Experience Gift Voucher!
24/02/2026

Complete our short survey for the chance to win one of 2 x £50 Virgin Experience Vouchers.

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