Here you will find guidance and resources to support with the implementation of the 2026 resident doctors' deal.
This section brings together resources we have developed to support employers to implement the reforms to exception reporting. Deadline 4 February 26.
Answers to questions about changes to exception reporting arrangements from 4 February 2026. These changes apply to England only.
2 April 2026
Version 14 (June 2026) TCS for NHS doctors and dentists in training. Including exception reporting reforms.
1 June 2026
Answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the 2016 doctors in training terms and conditions.
19 September 2025
Work scheduling templates for doctors including those working in GP practices.
19 April 2021
Model contracts for staff employed under the terms and conditions of service for NHS doctors and dentists in training (England) 2016.
4 February 2026
The framework agreement sets out both the pay investment that will be made and the amendments to the 2016 doctors' contract.
11 June 2019
This guide relates to doctors and dentists in rotational training programmes, employed on the 2016 terms and conditions of service (TCS).
7 March 2024
Background information on exception reporting reform, including implementation details, framework agreement and employer guidance.
26 January 2026
Guidance and resources for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) including exception reporting flowcharts and FAQs.
Read our guidance for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) to identify contractual breaches that incur a financial penalty.
19 June 2023
Download our guidance for implementing the champion of flexible training role in your organisation.
6 January 2020
Guidance to implement the provision to reimburse work mileage for GP trainees.
27 November 2020
This document sets out the full terms and conditions of service (TCS) for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
1 October 2026
Pay and terms and conditions advisory notices during 2026 for staff employed under the NHS terms and conditions of service.
Access archived NHS Terms and Conditions of Service handbooks and amendment records, including previous versions dating back to 2004.
Pay and terms and conditions notices for staff under the NHS terms and conditions of service.
This page contains the original 2009 consultant contract transitional FAQs and the updated FAQs.
30 September 2026
Guidance for transitioning locally employed doctors and dentists to substantive contracts.
11 September 2026
Contact our doctors and dentists team.
