Resident doctor 2026 deal guidance

Here you will find guidance and resources to support with the implementation of the 2026 resident doctors' deal.

What this web hub supports

This web hub provides updates, resources and guidance relating to the implementation of the deal, bringing together key information for employers and stakeholders as work progresses through the delivery groups.

Read the full details of the deal (opens a PDF).

To oversee and support implementation of the agreement NHS Employers, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS England and the BMA have established a number of joint delivery groups:

contract delivery group (NHS Employers and BMA lead)
enhanced appraisals (NHSE lead)
training allocation and distribution group (NHSE lead)
Royal College fees (NHSE/DHSC lead)
improving working lives (NHSE lead).

Additional funding will support employers to reimburse resident doctors for the first two attempts at mandatory Royal College and faculty examinations, required for completion of training and CCT.
This includes eligible examinations taken by locally employed doctors before entering formal training.
Find out more.