Last updated10 October 2025 Blog SAS advocates should not be necessary - but they are Dr Imran Sharieff, SAS advocate and specialty doctor explains why he believes advocates are essential.
Last updated21 January 2025 Article SAS contract 2021 FAQs These FAQs have been developed to help employers with questions around the implementation of the specialty doctor and specialist grade contracts.
Last updated1 April 2026 Article Locally employed doctors (LEDs) Information about locally employed doctors (LEDs), what the roles are, how they work and resources to support employers.
Last updated4 June 2026 Guidance SAS eligibility and permanency framework This guidance informs and supports locally employed doctors and dentists (LED) staff who are looking to move to a permanent SAS contract.
Last updated26 March 2024 Guidance SAS professional development funding Read our guidance to support employers to allocate SAS development funding.
Last updated11 February 2026 Guidance FAQs for doctors' and dentists' contracts This page brings together all the FAQs and guidance we have for questions related to medical staff contract issues.
Last updated27 September 2019 Article SAS charter evaluation toolkit An online evaluation toolkit to help employers to check progress in meeting and implementing the principles of the SAS Charter.
Last updated11 October 2022 Case study Recruiting specialist grade doctors The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEHKL) used the SAS contract reform as an opportunity to promote its experienced staff.
Last updated1 December 2025 Article Recruitment of overseas doctors and dentists This page describes foundation programme training, speciality training, other medical and dental posts, and the Medical Training Initiative programme.
Last updated3 February 2026 News Save the date for SAS Week 2026 Find out how to get involved in SAS Week 2026, celebrating the contributions of SAS doctors and dentists across the NHS.