Workforce benchmarking for health and care
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Workforce is your greatest asset and your greatest challenge.
We give you the evidence to act with confidence.
A trusted partner in workforce intelligence.
We specialise in independent benchmarking, data validation and insight generation to help organisations understand their workforce more clearly, and use that understanding to make better decisions.
Working across health, care and related sectors in all four nations of the UK, we deliver meaningful, validated workforce comparisons that shine a light on performance, productivity and wellbeing.
Why Workforce Benchmarking Matters
With increasing complexity across sectors, understanding how your workforce compares helps you:
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Identify where change is needed
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Highlight effective workforce models
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Inform strategic planning and investment
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Improve workforce experience and outcomes
Our Core Services
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Data Collection
Robust, structured data gathering designed to reduce burden and maximise value.
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Validation & Assurance
Built-in logic checks and collaborative engagement to ensure data quality.
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Comparative Analysis
Meaningful, like-for-like benchmarking across peer organisations.
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Insight & Impact
Clear reporting that supports transformation, planning and continuous improvement.
2019 to 2026
NHS England Workforce Programme
Since 2019, we've partnered with NHS England Workforce, Training and Education (NHSE WT&E) to deliver a leading health and care workforce benchmarking programme. While the programme closed in April 2026, participants will continue to access the tools and outputs until 2028, supporting ongoing workforce planning and development.
Archive
National Reports Archive
Take a look at our archive showcasing historical national reports on NHSE workforce programmes. These reports offer insight into workforce demographics, trends and strategic developments across the years. Ideal for researchers, policymakers, workforce planners and practitioners, they illuminate evolving roles, staff profiles and resource patterns.