Exception reporting resources
Exception reporting data collection
Please ensure your organisation completes the required submissions by the extended closing date of 30 October 2026, including both upcoming and previous collection windows.
We know that some organisations are experiencing difficulties with the national exception reporting data collection.
If you are experiencing any issues with the collection, please contact NHS England for support.
Template for exception reporting data collection
Organisations are required to submit the standardised data included within their quarterly board reports through the NHS England data collection system.
The information collected will help inform the review of the new exception reporting processes introduced in February 2026, as committed to in the 2026 deal, and help build an understanding of the impact of the reforms.
Use these resources to support you with this activity:
Information on the exception reporting reforms for doctors and dentists on the 2016 Terms and Conditions of Service (England).
This letter was sent to the service (PDF) on 21 January requesting that the new exception reporting process is fully implemented by 4 February 2026.
Version 13 Doctors and dentists in training TCS of the doctors and dentists in training terms and conditions include the exception reporting reforms.
