NHS England has recently confirmed a significant change that will take effect on 1st July 2024.

NHS Trusts will no longer be permitted to use off-framework agencies. This policy shift aims to streamline the healthcare workforce, ensuring that all agencies supplying staff to the NHS meet uniform standards of quality, compliance, and reliability.

Starting from July 2024, all NHS Trusts across the country will be required to cease engaging with off-framework agencies. The new regulation is designed to enhance the consistency and quality of care across the NHS by ensuring that every agency adheres to strict guidelines and regulations. This move is expected to lead to a more reliable and effective healthcare service, benefiting both patients and healthcare professionals.

If you are currently working with an off-framework agency, this change means that you will need to transition to a framework-approved agency before the July deadline to continue working within the NHS.

Why Hallam Medical?

We want to reassure you that Hallam Medical is a framework accredited agency. This means that we are fully compliant with the new regulations, and this upcoming change will not impact your ability to work through us. As a framework agency, Hallam Medical adheres to the highest standards of compliance, providing you with the peace of mind that you are working within a system that prioritises quality and safety.

Working with Hallam Medical ensures that you remain compliant with the NHS’s new requirements, and it opens up a wide range of opportunities for you across the country.

Next Steps

If you’re currently with an off-framework agency, we encourage you to consider making the switch to a framework-approved agency like Hallam Medical before the July 2024 deadline.

We are here to help you navigate this change and provide you with the support and opportunities you need. If you have any questions or need assistance during this transition, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0333 800 0395.

You can read more in the NHS 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance