Study Leave

The information on this page is for Hospital Specialty Resident Doctors training in NHS England – North West.

Resident Doctors in GP Training should follow the GP process for study leave.
Postgraduate Dentists in Training should follow the Dental process for study leave.
Resident Doctors in Foundation Training should follow the Foundation process for study leave.

Accent is the system for submitting applications for study leave and related expenses, and for claiming back the expenses.

Go to the 'Accent' portal

Important Documents, Please Read

NHS England – North West Study Leave Guidelines Study Leave policy currently under review updated 19 Sep 2025

NHS England – Study Leave – overview of England-wide approach Study Leave policy currently under review

Early Reimbursement Guidance updated 07 October 2025

NW Essential Course List October 2025 updated 02 October 2025

Applying for Study Leave updated 30 Jul 2025

Applying for study leave flowchart

Claiming Study Leave Expenses

Claiming Expenses Flowchart

PowerPoint PDF (not yet available)

Contacting the Study Leave Team

Email: england.studyleave.nw@nhs.net

Last updated 07 October 2025