NHS Consultants Guide, National Clinical Impact Awards 2026
Summary
The Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards published guidance on 31 March 2026 for NHS consultant doctors, dentists, and academic GPs in England and Wales on applying for national Clinical Impact Awards in 2026. The guidance covers eligibility requirements, the application process, scoring criteria, and transition arrangements for holders of National Clinical Excellence Awards moving to the new scheme.
What changed
The Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards published guidance on 31 March 2026 for NHS consultant doctors, dentists, and academic GPs in England and Wales on applying for national Clinical Impact Awards in 2026. The guidance explains how the award scheme works, who is eligible to apply, how applications are scored, and how the new scheme relates to the legacy National Clinical Excellence Awards.
Affected parties, including NHS trusts and individual eligible clinicians, should review the guidance to confirm eligibility and understand the application process and timeline for the 2026 awards round. This document does not impose compliance obligations but provides informational guidance on a voluntary awards programme.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for 2026 awards
- Follow application guidance when submitting
- Check transition arrangements if currently holding a National Clinical Excellence Award
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Applying for a national Clinical Impact Award in 2026
Guidance for NHS consultant doctors, dentists and academic GPs applying for a national Clinical Impact Award in 2026.
From: Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards Published 31 March 2026 Get emails about this page
Applies to England and Wales
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This guidance covers the 2026 national Clinical Impact Awards competition in England and Wales and tells you:
- how the award scheme works
- who is eligible to apply
- how to apply for an award
- how your application is scored The guidance also covers the transition arrangements for holders of national Clinical Excellence Awards moving to the new scheme.
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