Special Circumstances

F1

Details of the F1 special circumstances process are available from the UKFPO (UK Foundation Programme Office) website.

The STFS process for managing F1 special circumstances applicants is available at the bottom of this page.

F2

A few F1 doctors have significant special circumstances and consequently it is helpful to guarantee them F2 training within a specific geographic location. Such doctors, provided they meet one of the nationally agreed criteria, will be allocated to an appropriate F2 programme within STFS. Trainee doctors with special circumstances approved for their F1 year must reapply for F2.

STFS can only consider applications from F1 doctors for allocation on the grounds of special circumstances if they can demonstrate that they meet at least one of the following:

Criterion 1

The applicant is a parent or legal guardian with significant caring responsibilities for a child or children under the age of 18. This would normally mean the child(ren) residing primarily with the applicant.

Criterion 2

The applicant is the primary carer for someone who is disabled (as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 2005) (expected to be a partner, sibling or parent).

Criterion 3

The applicant has a medical condition (physical or psychological) or disability for which local follow up is an absolute requirement, as confirmed by a report from an Occupational Health physician or an appropriate medical specialist.

Details of the F2 special circumstances process for programmes commencing in August 2010 are available to download below.