In line with the Study Leave policy (and NHS Terms & Conditions of Service) you can claim the following expenses:
- Course/Conference fees
- Public transport
- Mileage (at NHS Terms & Conditions of Service Reserve Rate)
- Parking
- Overnight accommodation (at standard rate)
- Subsistence (in line with NHS Terms & Conditions of Service rates)
The rates (including links to the relevant NHS Employers pages for NHS Terms & Conditions of Service) are specified in the Study Leave policy.
No other expenses can be claimed through study leave as standard. Below are examples of excluded expenses, but the list is not exhaustive:
- Retrospective applications
- Examination fees
- Membership/subscription fees
- Credit card charges
- Conventions
- Ceremonies
- Equipment, incl. books
- Publication, abstract submission or printing costs (such as poster printing)
- Visas, application fees
- Car insurance
- Childcare costs
- Low emission zone charges
- Any costs where evidence of payment cannot be provided (i.e. receipts)
Please note that whether costs can be claimed or not is not affected by whether it is a curriculum required or discretionary activity; the above list applies regardless.
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