Last updated8 October 2025 Case study Recognising autonomous practice for SAS doctors and dentists Collaborating with national stakeholders, Stockport NHS Trust developed an effective process for accurate coding leading to SAS autonomous working
Last updated17 January 2025 Audio/video Empowering SAS doctors: shaping the future of NHS care Watch this video that demonstrates the capabilities of SAS doctors and how employer support can maximise their potential.
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.
Last updated11 July 2023 Case study Celebrating SAS doctors at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT) used its SAS development funds to hold a celebration day for its 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 updated14 June 2021 Guidance Employer guidance on the new pay progression system for SAS doctors Download new guidance which explains pay progression for doctors appointed to the 2021 specialist and specialty doctor grades.
Last updated11 October 2023 Case study Supporting SAS doctor development at East London NHS Foundation Trust East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) held a one day foundational quality improvement day for its SAS workforce.
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.