Exception reporting reform update for doctors and dentists on the 2016 terms and conditions of service in England.
18 December 2025
Answers to questions about changes to exception reporting arrangements from 4 February 2026. These changes apply to England only.
13 November 2025
Read our guidance that provides clarity for employers and doctors on what is prospective cover, when it's in operation and how this affects pay.
4 August 2022
Version 12 (September 2025) TCS for NHS doctors and dentists in training. Including transitional pay protection that is extended until 4 August 2026.
19 September 2025
Answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the 2016 doctors in training terms and conditions.
Work scheduling templates for doctors including those working in GP practices.
19 April 2021
Model contracts for staff employed under the terms and conditions of service for NHS doctors and dentists in training (England) 2016.
The framework agreement sets out both the pay investment that will be made and the amendments to the 2016 doctors' contract.
11 June 2019
This guide relates to doctors and dentists in rotational training programmes, employed on the 2016 terms and conditions of service (TCS).
7 March 2024
Guidance and resources for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) including exception reporting flowcharts and FAQs.
Read our guidance for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) to identify contractual breaches that incur a financial penalty.
19 June 2023
Download our guidance for implementing the champion of flexible training role in your organisation.
6 January 2020
Guidance to implement the provision to reimburse work mileage for GP trainees.
27 November 2020
NHS Humber Health Partnership has been taking steps towards the upcoming exception reporting reforms.
23 December 2025
Guidance for lead employers regarding exception reporting reforms.
19 December 2025
This guidance details what HR does when an exception report relating to additional hours worked has missing information and inconsistencies.
Guidance detailing how to provide evidence for exception reports for additional hours worked replacing the previous supervisor sign-off requirement.
This guidance is for HR and medical staffing and covers their role and responsibilities in the exception reporting process.
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