NHS terms and conditions of service resource hub Resources and guidance to assist employers in understanding and applying the NHS TCS Handbook and NHS Job Evaluation Handbook. 6 May 2026
NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook This document sets out the full terms and conditions of service (TCS) for staff on Agenda for Change contracts. 1 April 2026
Pay and conditions circulars for medical and dental staff The page has all the pay and condition circulars for medical and dental staff from 2005 to date. 11 May 2026
Employer evidence to the DDRB Details of the employer views considered as part of the 2026/27 Doctors' and Dentists' Pay Review Body report and a call for evidence for 2027/28. 8 May 2026
Employer evidence to the NHS PRB Details of the employer views considered as part of the 2026/27 NHS Pay Review Body report and a call for evidence for 2027/28 reporting. 8 May 2026
Consultant contract (2003) This page contains information on the terms and conditions of service and the model contract for consultants, FAQs and consultant job planning. 5 May 2026
Mileage allowance FAQs Below are some frequently asked questions to support the implementation of the new mileage mechanism. 5 May 2026
National band 5 nursing review Details on how band 5 nursing commitment in England aligns with the NHS Staff Council’s 2025 nursing and midwifery job matching profile updates. 29 April 2026
Retire and return: a streamlined approach Read how this trust developed a fully digital retire and return process that improved clarity, sped up approvals and eliminated lost forms. 23 April 2026
Findings for reward and recognition in the NHS Staff Survey Summary of the we are recognised and rewarded findings from the 2025 NHS Staff Survey. 23 April 2026
NHS Staff Council joint statements and papers Statements, papers, and guidance that has been agreed jointly through the NHS Staff Council. 22 April 2026
New mechanism for calculating AfC mileage reimbursement Following detailed negotiations, the NHS Staff Council has agreed a new mechanism for calculating mileage reimbursement. 14 April 2026
Information for guardians of safe working hours Guidance and resources for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) including exception reporting flowcharts and FAQs. 2 April 2026
Exception reporting reform FAQs Answers to questions about changes to exception reporting arrangements from 4 February 2026. These changes apply to England only. 2 April 2026
Governance of the NHS Pension Scheme Details of the arrangements in place to ensure that the scheme remains sustainable for both employers and employees across England and Wales. 1 April 2026
2026 pay and TCS advisory notices Pay and terms and conditions advisory notices during 2026 for staff employed under the NHS terms and conditions of service. 1 April 2026