SAS Week 2026 news and resources

Find supportive resources that organisations can use to plan and run local events, alongside resources and guidance published throughout the week.
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Thanks for taking part in SAS Week

Thank you to everyone who took part in SAS Week 2026. Throughout the week, organisations across the NHS shared inspiring stories, practical initiatives and examples of the impact SAS doctors and dentists make every day.

While SAS Week provides an important opportunity to celebrate the workforce, the themes highlighted during the week remain relevant all year round. Recognition, inclusion, career development, leadership opportunities and wellbeing should not be confined to a single week.

We encourage employers to revisit the resources shared during SAS Week and use them to support ongoing conversations and action within their organisations. Together, we can continue to raise the visibility of the SAS workforce and ensure SAS doctors and dentists are recognised, valued and supported to thrive.

Read this special thanks to SAS doctors and dentists from James Frith, MP, Health Minister, DHSC. This was shared on our LinkedIn channel. 

SAS week resources day by day

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SAS Week 26: SAS as a career choice

Access all the resources from SAS Week 26 day one - SAS as a career choice: understanding the SAS pathway and improving the visibility of SAS roles.

5 October 2026
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SAS Week 26: specialist grade

Access resources from SAS Week day two - specialist grade. Build transparent pathways and support SAS doctors preparing for specialist application.

6 October 2026
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SAS Week 26: leadership for SAS doctors

Access resources for SAS Week day three - leadership for SAS - increase visibility and opportunities for SAS doctors to take on leadership roles.

7 October 2026
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SAS Week 26: SAS advocacy and wellbeing

Access all the resources from SAS week day four - SAS advocacy and wellbeing: focus on growing strong advocacy structures and improving wellbeing.

8 October 2026
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SAS Week 26: celebrating the SAS workforce

Access all the resources from the last day of SAS Week. Celebrating the SAS workforce - recognition and appreciation.

9 October 2026
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Meet the SAS doctors we talked to at Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust last year

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SAS Week 2026 comms resources

Access comms resources and assets to help organisations to organise and promote SAS Week 2026 activity.

5 June 2026
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SAS Week champion network

Be part of the SAS Week celebrations and highlight your support on our supporter map.

3 September 2026