Last updated18 March 2021 Article Terms and conditions and resources for the SAS contract 2021 Guidance and resources for employers to use to help with implementation of the 2021 specialty doctor and specialist grade contracts.
Last updated7 October 2026 Guidance How to create leadership pathways for SAS doctors Guidance for employers on how to create leadership pathways for specialty and specialist (SAS) doctors.
Last updated10 December 2019 Article SAS (2008) job planning guidance Job planning guidance and contracting for additional programmed activities for specialty and associate specialist (SAS) doctors.
Last updated23 October 2026 News HCSA changes name to Hospital Doctors Union The Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) is has changed its name to the Hospital Doctors Union (HDU).
Last updated16 October 2023 Blog SAS - a personal journey Dr Louise Egan, specialist psychiatrist talks about her journey into the SAS grade.
Last updated22 November 2022 Guidance SAS 2021 pay progression system guidance Use our employer guidance on the new pay progression system for both the 2021 specialty and specialist (SAS) grade contracts.
Last updated19 June 2023 Case study Supporting SAS doctor wellbeing at UHDB Read our case study with UHDB that highlights a wellbeing event the organisation held for its specialty and specialist (SAS) doctors.
Last updated15 May 2021 Guidance Framework agreement for SAS contract reform 2021 Read the three-year agreement between NHS Employers and the British Medical Association for the new 2021 specialty doctor and specialist contract.
Last updated8 October 2026 Article 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.
Last updated3 September 2026 Article SAS Week champion network Be part of the SAS Week celebrations and highlight your support on our supporter map.