Study Leave

North West Study Leave

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. Accent can be accessed via: https://accent.hicom.co.uk/Portal/Live/Web/

Important Documents, Please Read

documents updated 8 July 2025

pdf icon NHS England – North West Study Leave Guidelines *added 8 July 2025*:

pdf icon NHS England – Study Leave – overview of England-wide approach

pdf icon Applying for Study Leave

pdf icon Applying for study leave flowchart

pdf icon Claiming Study Leave Expenses 

pdf icon Claiming Expenses Flowchart 

pdf icon Password reset

pdf icon FAQ

pdf icon PowerPoint PDF (not yet available)

Contacting the Study Leave Team

Email: england.studyleave.nw@nhs.net


Last updated: 8 July 2025