Study leave includes 15 days for attending the half-day release course (VTS). Attendance at the half-day release course is compulsory even when working in secondary care. To allow for leave 70% pro-rata attendance is expected.
Study leave funding for 2012-13 is £700 per trainee. £100 will be used to support your half-day release leaving an individual budget of £600.
You can download the Study Leave Claim Form here.
Important: Please ensure the study leave claim form is typed as handwritten forms cannot be accepted. Please ensure all bank details are fully completed including the name of the account (e.g. Dr Joe Bloggs)
Important: Your claim form must be signed off by your supervisor!
Once completed, please forward your claim form to Bianca O’Mahoney at the address below:
Bianca O'Mahoney
Lead GP Training Programme Administrator
Heatlh Education West Midlands (1st floor)
St. Chad's Court
213 Hagley Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B16 9RG
Alternatively, you can email your claim form to:
bianca.omahoney@wm.hee.nhs.uk
Please note that during busy periods, it may be several weeks before your claim can be processed.