Minimum standards for annual leave for resident doctors

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These minimum standards support delivery of point 3 of the NHS 10 point plan to improve resident doctors’ working lives.

Resident doctors must be able to take annual leave in a fair and equitable way which enables wellbeing. It is vital that leave is allocated in a way that meets individual needs while maintaining service delivery.

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Minimum standards for annual leave for resident doctors

Minimum standards for annual leave for resident doctors

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Accessible content published 1 April 2026.