Resources

Accrual of statutory annual leave and sickness

An overview of key points relating to annual leave and sickness from the most important cases, together with frequently asked questions on this issue.

25 April 2025

NHS Staff Council joint statement on 2023 non-pay commitments

Statement from co-chairs of the NHS Staff Council on non pay commitments following a letter from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

14 April 2025

Agenda for Change pay deal 2023 - latest non-pay commitments update

April 2025 update on the non pay commitments following the Agenda for Change pay deal agreed in 2023.

10 April 2025

The history of pay in the NHS

Background into the history of pay including the establishment of the General Whitley Council, Agenda for Change and the medical and dental contracts.

8 April 2025

Medical and dental pay structure

Details on how medical and dental pay is agreed, annual pay awards over the last ten years and the recently negotiated pay deals.

8 April 2025

Neonatal care legislation

Details of the new neonatal care legislation, which came into force on 6 April 2025 and will apply to England, Scotland and Wales.

7 April 2025

Medical and dental staff groups

Information about the different medical and dental staff groups.

7 April 2025

Agenda for Change pay advisory notices

Pay and terms and conditions notices for staff under the NHS terms and conditions of service.

1 April 2025

Exception reporting reform FAQs

Answers to the commonly asked questions about changes to exception reporting arrangements from 12 September 2025. These changes apply to England only.

31 March 2025

The specialist grade role

Details and information about the specialist grade which formed part of the contract reform 2021 for SAS doctors.

28 March 2025

Guidance for calculating National Minimum Wage

An overview of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), a guide on how to calculate NMW and FAQs.

14 March 2025

What is financial wellbeing?

This downloadable resource demonstrates the value of good financial health for both the organisation and the individual.

11 March 2025

Medical examiners

An overview of the medical examiner role and ways in which trusts can employ them.

10 March 2025

NHS redundancy arrangements

It is important for NHS employers in England to be aware of the key issues involved in managing the redundancy process.

10 March 2025

SAS and consultant role comparison

Use our infographic that explains the different roles and responsibilities of SAS doctors and consultants, created in partnership with the BMA.

13 February 2025

Locally employed doctors (LEDs)

Information about locally employed doctors (LEDs), what the roles are, how they work and resources to support employers.

29 January 2025