The information on this page is for Hospital Specialty Resident Doctors training in NHS England – North West.
Accent is the system for submitting applications for study leave and related expenses, and for claiming back the expenses.
A video explaining how to apply for study leave and how to claim back study leave expenses is available at https://youtu.be/DWB8rfcgQpk Added 17 August 2026
NHS England – North West Study Leave Guidelines Updated 29 September 2026
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 2026 updated 6 October 2026
Applying for Study Leave Updated 18 December 2025
Applying for study leave flowchart Updated 18 December 2025
Claiming Study Leave Expenses Updated 18 December 2025
Claiming Expenses Flowchart Updated 18 December 2025
Password reset Updated 18 December 2025
FAQ Updated 29 September 2026
Contacting the Study Leave Team
Last updated 17 August 2026