Study Leave Process
The general practice study leave budget is for the education of GP specialty trainees. The education budget is limited and it is public money. The Director of Postgraduate General Practice Education has responsibility for ensuring efficient spending. Study leave is not a right and cannot be absolutely guaranteed. Study leave must be applied for in advance and forms approved in accordance with the Study Leave Policy.
There is a single study leave process applicable across all specialties including GP - see flow chart below.
Forms
Study leave application forms and expenses claim forms (EDUC) can be downloaded here
Study Leave Application Form
GPST Expenses Claim (EDUC) form
Who to email an application form to
The study leave process asks you to email your Training Programme Director or their administrator. Some TPDs would prefer trainees to email themselves directly rather than an administrator. The following document lists the TPDs and who to email for purposes of study leave..
TPDs - who to email with study leave
FAQs
If you have a question with regards to any part of the study leave process, please consult the following FAQ document where all the most common questions are answered –
Full Guidelines and Principles
The full study leave guidelines and principles and also the EDUC form guidelines can be downloaded as follows-
Study Leave Guidelines and Principles
Life Support Courses Policy
The policy for approval of funding for Life Support Courses can be downloaded as follows; this policy came into effect from 1st April 2012-
Life Support Courses Funding Policy
Travel to GP Teaching
You can claim travel expenses to GP Teaching by completing an EDUC form and emailing it to GPstudyleave@hee.nhs.uk. Please note you can only claim mileage from your normal place of work rather than your home.
Contact details
Please address any Study Leave enquiries or electronic forms to GPstudyleave@hee.nhs.uk