Last updated31 March 2026 News BMA announces statutory ballot of consultants and SAS doctors The BMA has confirmed it will open a statutory ballot for industrial action among consultants and SAS doctors in England
Event date9 October 2025 Webinar Supporting SAS doctors through equality, diversity and inclusion A #SASWeek25 webinar with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges that explored how NHS organisations can better support SAS doctors.
Event date8 October 2025 Webinar Navigating your future: transitioning to the Portfolio Pathway for SAS doctors This training session looked at a SAS doctors' path to specialist registration and included expert insights, practical tools and tailored guidance.
Last updated4 September 2025 News Consultant and SAS doctors vote for industrial action in BMA ballot The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that consultant and SAS doctors in England have voted in favour of industrial action.
Last updated18 October 2024 Infographic SAS advocate role Use our infographic to share and highlight the SAS advocate role that has been created to support the health and wellbeing of SAS doctors.
Last updated4 February 2021 Article SAS charter Resources to help employers and SAS doctors develop an action plan to support the implementation and embedding of the SAS charter.
Last updated6 August 2024 Article SAS induction checklist This induction checklist supports employers in providing SAS doctors with a good induction to allow smooth transition into their new role.
Last updated8 October 2025 Guidance SAS development guidance Use this guide to ensure SAS doctors receive the support they need to develop in their careers and to continue to deliver high-quality patient care.
Last updated16 October 2023 Blog SAS - a personal journey Dr Louise Egan, specialist psychiatrist talks about her journey into the SAS grade.
Last updated2 June 2025 Article Doctors' extra-contractual work Extra-contractual work is completed outside a doctor's contracted hours or job plan.