Implementation of Agenda for Change is a large and complex exercise involving a range of processes, including matching over 140,000 NHS non-medical staff to new job profiles, carrying out local evaluations for staff that do not match to these profiles, and assimilating all staff onto their new Agenda for Change pay rates and allowances with backdating to October 2004. Following on from the matching and assimilation processes outlined above the new Agenda for Change Knowledge and Skills Framework will also be introduced.