Working with the NHS

We’re keen to work with NHS Trusts and Boards to offer our services and benefits to current retiring staff across the country.

Across England, Scotland and Wales we are establishing good relationships with NHS Trusts and Boards who recognise the value of partnership with the NHS Retirement Fellowship to support retiring and retired staff. We share your value on wellbeing and we know you don’t stop being a proud NHS employee when you leave the ward or department.

We provide more than half a million years’ worth of NHS experience and expertise – an incredible value for NHS organisations undergoing consultation and change. We’re a ready group to support NHS organisations with volunteers, members and governors, charity supporters and a whole range of other purposes.

We believe that working directly with NHS organisations across England, Scotland and Wales is vital to our sustainability and growth. Please contact us on 0800 915 1455 or email comms@nhsrf.org.uk to talk through how we can support your retiring and retired staff in partnership.

Icon of two quotation marks, representing a testimonials for the NHS Retirement Fellowship
We are incredibly proud that our National Health Service Retirement Fellowship was established in 1978 and continues to flourish. It’s fantastic we have such an active community of people who have been part of the NHS. It’s a great place to continue to feel part of the NHS once retirement has begun and we absolutely encourage everyone to join!

Sarah Armstrong,

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Case studies

Huddersfield and Calderdale NHS Foundation Trust

Three NHS Retirement Fellowship members smiling at the camera while standing behind a table set up for a tombola and book sale at Huddersfield Hospital.

The Trust has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with the large branch based in Huddersfield. Our branch has enjoyed special access to the new emergency unit at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and shared some of their experiences with current staff. With links between the foundation trust’s Council of Governors and the branch, both get to promote each other to their audiences. And recently the Trust’s charity has relied on the support of the branch to help raise funds and awareness of the work that they do.

Icon of two quotation marks, representing a testimonials for the NHS Retirement Fellowship

The Huddersfield NHS Retirement Fellowship have played an important role in supporting CHFT Charity's events and activities throughout the past year, from greeting our 10k walkers back to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary with a cuppa, to wrapping patient Christmas gifts, to hosting tombola and book stalls for us. Team Sheila, as we like to call them, always have a happy and friendly approach to anyone who walks through our doors or participates in our events, creating a calming and comfortable atmosphere. We have loved working with the team and look forward to future opportunities to make an amazing difference to the people of Huddersfield - thank you #TeamSheila!

Emma Kovaleski,

Head of Charity and Volunteering Services

Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust

The Fellowship has been working in partnership with the Trust to set up a new branch for retiring and retired staff from Barnsley Hospital and retirees who have moved into the Barnsley area. It’s a partnership which is flourishing and adds a real value to the work of the Trust
Icon of two quotation marks, representing a testimonials for the NHS Retirement Fellowship
Our partnership with the NHS Retirement Fellowship is a valuable extension of our commitment to support our colleagues beyond their working years between. It offers invaluable support, social connection, and continued engagement for those who have retired or are planning their next steps. Through this collaboration, we ensure that our dedicated staff remain valued members of our NHS community, benefiting from shared experiences, wellbeing initiatives, and a strong support network. Retirement is not the end of a journey, but the start of a new chapter, and we are proud to support our colleagues every step of the way.

Sheena McDonnell,

Chair of Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Icon of two quotation marks, representing a testimonials for the NHS Retirement Fellowship

From the start of our journey with the NHS Retirement Fellowship team, the guidance and support we have received has been much appreciated. Forging links with a charitable organisation has introduced benefits, support and opportunities for our staff to ensure they remain connected with colleagues, past and present. As a Trust we have been on an exciting journey, discovering the added value that the Fellowship brings to our workforce. We’re looking forward to the next steps in getting our local branch up and running!

Sue Copeland,

Wellbeing and Inclusion Lead, Barnsley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Logo of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), featuring the organization’s name with a distinctive design.

In 2024, NWSSP partnered with the NHS Retirement Fellowship (NHSRF) to encourage retiring staff to connect with the organisation.

This partnership recognises the significant benefits for retirees, including fostering a continued sense of belonging and purpose, improving wellbeing, providing access to support and information, facilitating networking and social connections, ensuring a smoother transition into retirement, and offering recognition and appreciation for their service.

Icon of two quotation marks, representing a testimonials for the NHS Retirement Fellowship
NWSSP is committed to supporting staff in living long and fulfilling retirements, and is excited about the long term benefits that partnering with NHSRF will bring.

Gareth Hardacre,

Director, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

NHS Scotland

In Scotland we are proud of the long standing relationship we have with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government. Over the past couple of years we have been pleased to welcome former First Minister Humza Yousef whilst he was Minister for Health and Social Care and Jason Leitch, Senior Clinical Advisor to the Scottish Government who enjoyed afternoon tea with members from our Edinburgh branch and enjoyed listening to their stories and experiences. Jason also took part in a special Q&A session with us answering members questions. We also enjoyed the company of John Hardman, Deputy Medical Director for NHS Scotland who visited our Scottish Federation AGM meeting in Perth and took part in a Q&A session with our chief executive Mike Seaton. We know that these key people in the government value the Fellowship and want to work in partnership with us to support retiring and retired staff across Scotland. We hope to welcome more senior staff to more of our meetings across Scotland over the next 12-18 months.

First Minister Humza Yousaf smiling and engaging in lively conversation with a group of NHS Retirement Fellowship members at an informal gathering. The group appears cheerful and relaxed, capturing a moment of warmth and connection.
John Hardman, Deputy Medical Director for NHS Scotland, seated alongside NHSRF Chief Executive Mike Seaton during a Q&A session at the Scottish Federation AGM in Perth. Members of NHSRF Scotland are seated at round tables in a conference-style setting, listening attentively.

Huddersfield and Calderdale NHS Foundation Trust

Three NHS Retirement Fellowship members smiling at the camera while standing behind a table set up for a tombola and book sale at Huddersfield Hospital.

The Trust has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with the large branch based in Huddersfield. Our branch has enjoyed special access to the new emergency unit at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and shared some of their experiences with current staff. With links between the foundation trust’s Council of Governors and the branch, both get to promote each other to their audiences. And recently the Trust’s charity has relied on the support of the branch to help raise funds and awareness of the work that they do.

Icon of two quotation marks, representing a testimonials for the NHS Retirement Fellowship

The Huddersfield NHS Retirement Fellowship have played an important role in supporting CHFT Charity's events and activities throughout the past year, from greeting our 10k walkers back to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary with a cuppa, to wrapping patient Christmas gifts, to hosting tombola and book stalls for us. Team Sheila, as we like to call them, always have a happy and friendly approach to anyone who walks through our doors or participates in our events, creating a calming and comfortable atmosphere. We have loved working with the team and look forward to future opportunities to make an amazing difference to the people of Huddersfield - thank you #TeamSheila!

Emma Kovaleski,

Head of Charity and Volunteering Services

Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust

The Fellowship has been working in partnership with the Trust to set up a new branch for retiring and retired staff from Barnsley Hospital and retirees who have moved into the Barnsley area. It’s a partnership which is flourishing and adds a real value to the work of the Trust
Icon of two quotation marks, representing a testimonials for the NHS Retirement Fellowship
Our partnership with the NHS Retirement Fellowship is a valuable extension of our commitment to support our colleagues beyond their working years between. It offers invaluable support, social connection, and continued engagement for those who have retired or are planning their next steps. Through this collaboration, we ensure that our dedicated staff remain valued members of our NHS community, benefiting from shared experiences, wellbeing initiatives, and a strong support network. Retirement is not the end of a journey, but the start of a new chapter, and we are proud to support our colleagues every step of the way.

Sheena McDonnell,

Chair of Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Icon of two quotation marks, representing a testimonials for the NHS Retirement Fellowship

From the start of our journey with the NHS Retirement Fellowship team, the guidance and support we have received has been much appreciated. Forging links with a charitable organisation has introduced benefits, support and opportunities for our staff to ensure they remain connected with colleagues, past and present. As a Trust we have been on an exciting journey, discovering the added value that the Fellowship brings to our workforce. We’re looking forward to the next steps in getting our local branch up and running!

Sue Copeland,

Wellbeing and Inclusion Lead, Barnsley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Logo of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), featuring the organization’s name with a distinctive design.

In 2024, NWSSP partnered with the NHS Retirement Fellowship (NHSRF) to encourage retiring staff to connect with the organisation.

This partnership recognises the significant benefits for retirees, including fostering a continued sense of belonging and purpose, improving wellbeing, providing access to support and information, facilitating networking and social connections, ensuring a smoother transition into retirement, and offering recognition and appreciation for their service.

Icon of two quotation marks, representing a testimonials for the NHS Retirement Fellowship
NWSSP is committed to supporting staff in living long and fulfilling retirements, and is excited about the long term benefits that partnering with NHSRF will bring.

Gareth Hardacre,

Director, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

NHS Scotland

In Scotland we are proud of the long standing relationship we have with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government. Over the past couple of years we have been pleased to welcome former First Minister Humza Yousef whilst he was Minister for Health and Social Care and Jason Leitch, Senior Clinical Advisor to the Scottish Government who enjoyed afternoon tea with members from our Edinburgh branch and enjoyed listening to their stories and experiences. Jason also took part in a special Q&A session with us answering members questions. We also enjoyed the company of John Hardman, Deputy Medical Director for NHS Scotland who visited our Scottish Federation AGM meeting in Perth and took part in a Q&A session with our chief executive Mike Seaton. We know that these key people in the government value the Fellowship and want to work in partnership with us to support retiring and retired staff across Scotland. We hope to welcome more senior staff to more of our meetings across Scotland over the next 12-18 months.

First Minister Humza Yousaf smiling and engaging in lively conversation with a group of NHS Retirement Fellowship members at an informal gathering. The group appears cheerful and relaxed, capturing a moment of warmth and connection.
John Hardman, Deputy Medical Director for NHS Scotland, seated alongside NHSRF Chief Executive Mike Seaton during a Q&A session at the Scottish Federation AGM in Perth. Members of NHSRF Scotland are seated at round tables in a conference-style setting, listening attentively.

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