DoH letter on EWTD

The DoH on Thursday wrote to wrote to Medical Directors and Chief Execs spelling out the EWTD. Specifically

• Hours must balance over a 26 week period (e.g. if a ward round runs over then that is fine)
• Extra hours (e.g. that ward round) should be paid back in compensatory rest
• NHSLA indemnifies juniors even if outside hours limits
• Junior docs hours shouldn't be more than 56 including locums
• All training should be contained within 48 hours
• Opt outs must be in writing and cannot include rest periods or leave

The full letter is available here