Uk Advisory Committee On Clinical Impact Awards

Appealing NCIA Decision Process Steps

ACCIA published guidance on 31 March 2026 outlining the process for appealing decisions on National Clinical Impact Award (NCIA) applications in England and Wales. The guidance specifies procedural grounds for appeal including discrimination, bias, conflicts of interest, or failure to follow standard evaluation processes. Medical and dental professionals must request an appeal within 28 days of receiving their award outcome notification.

ACCIA Sub-Committees and Their Role in Scoring NCIA Applications

The Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards (ACCIA) published guidance on the role of 13 regional sub-committees in England in assessing National Clinical Impact Award (NCIA) applications. Sub-committee members (50% medical/dental professionals, 25% non-medical/lay members, 25% employers) score applications against standardised guidance, with top-ranked applicants referred to N3 national re-scoring. Separate sub-committees handle DHSC/arm's length body applications, highest-scoring regional applicants, and tied applications at cut-off points.

NHS Consultants Guide, National Clinical Impact Awards 2026

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.

Clinical Impact Awards 2026: Employers' Guide

The Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards published guidance for the 2026 national Clinical Impact Awards competition in England and Wales. The guide sets out employer responsibilities in supporting NHS consultant doctors, dentists, and academic GPs through the application process. Employers are advised to read the guide before signing off applications and use it as a reference resource.