Healthcare education and training tariffs: 2026 to 2027

This publication sets out the national tariff rates for healthcare education and training clinical placements in England for the financial year 2026 to 2027. These national tariff rates are inclusive of the published pay awards and are applicable to all placement activity undertaken from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This document outlines:

• which activities are covered by the national tariffs
• how the national tariffs will be implemented
• in what circumstances the national tariffs may vary

The tariffs cover placements in clinical settings for the following student groups:

• clinical students
• undergraduate dental students
• undergraduate medical (primary care and secondary care) students
• postgraduate medical trainees
• dental core and specialty trainees

Any further information that arises during the year will be published on the NHS England Workforce, training and education page.