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UK campaign · 5–9 October 2026

SAS Week
made useful.

One verified place for national events, organiser resources and practical next steps for specialty, associate specialist and specialist doctors.

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Confirmed events and activity

Only items with a direct official source are listed. Event dates are not source-publication dates.

announced

SAS Week 2026

NHS Employers, with national partners

A UK-wide week recognising specialty, associate specialist and specialist doctors, with organisations and employers sharing events, resources and local activity.

Format
Hybrid
Access
Activities vary
Who it is for
SAS doctors, locally employed doctors, employers and professional organisations
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Details checked 9 September 2026. Confirm current status with the organiser before relying on them.
booking open

Meet your president – SAS Week 2026

Royal College of Physicians

An online discussion with the presidents of the RCP, RCPsych, RCPCH and RCSEd about supporting and advocating for SAS doctors, chaired by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges SAS lead.

Format
Online
Time
19:30–21:00 (UK time)
Access
Booking required; RCP membership is not required
Who it is for
SAS doctors across all specialties and colleagues who work closely with them
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Details checked 9 September 2026. Confirm current status with the organiser before relying on them.
booking open

SAS forum: Developing your SAS career

Royal College of Physicians

A digital forum on academic and leadership portfolios, Portfolio Pathway experience, career conversations, recognition and peer connection.

Format
Online
Time
14:00–16:15 (UK time)
Access
Free
CPD
Up to 2 non-clinical CPD credits for live attendance
Who it is for
Specialty, associate specialist and specialist physicians, and colleagues supporting them
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Details checked 9 September 2026. Confirm current status with the organiser before relying on them.
Know of a confirmed national, regional or local event?

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Plan and participate

Official organiser resources

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National hub

NHS Employers: SAS Week 2026

Central campaign information and links as they are released.

Open official hub ↗For local organisers

SAS Week champion network

Connect people coordinating activity across organisations.

Open network page ↗Campaign materials

Communication resources

Official materials for promoting local SAS Week activity.

Open resource page ↗College programme

Royal College of Physicians

Events, careers content and selected Launchpad resources available to non-members until 31 October 2026.

Open RCP SAS Week page ↗
Four-nation context

Use the right employment system

SAS Week is UK-wide, but contracts, development arrangements and charter implementation differ by nation.

EnglandNational SAS terms and local implementationContracts, job planning, pay and pensions →WalesNHS Wales structures, sessions and progressionOpen Wales centre →ScotlandNHS Scotland terms, development and regradingOpen Scotland centre →Northern IrelandHSC structures, pay and professional developmentOpen Northern Ireland centre →
Compare current SAS Charters across all four nations →
Turn recognition into development

Continue with practical guidance

Choose the professional question the week has brought into focus.

Evidence and PDP

Appraisal, Revalidation & Professional Portfolio

Map whole-practice evidence and turn intentions into a deliverable PDP.

Specialist registration

Portfolio Pathway

Assess readiness, map capabilities and control evidence.

Influence and formal roles

Leadership in Practice

Build credible leadership through judgement, evidence and impact.

Working conditions

Wellbeing & Workplace Dignity

Recognise risks, record facts and find the right support.

Editorial status. This campaign page was checked on 9 September 2026 against the linked organiser pages. It is an independent directory, not the official programme. Publication, booking and event dates can change; the organiser’s current page controls.