Non-urgent advice: UKFP 2026
Eligibility applicant guidance for the 2026 Foundation Programme is expected to be published on the UKFPO website in early summer 2025.
Until this information is available, you may wish to review the guidance for the 2025 programme, which can be found below. It is important to note that the 2025 guidance is subject to change, but it can be used as an indicative guide.
Once the 2026 eligibility applicant guidance has been published, please refer to the applicant guidance on our website in the first instance to determine how this fits your individual circumstances – the guidance is written to apply to all prospective applicants.
If you still have queries, after reading the 2026 eligibility guidance, please contact us via the UKFPO Helpdesk.
Non-urgent advice: UKFP 2025
The below eligibility applicant guidance relates to UKFP 2025.
This guidance is subject to change due to external dependencies. The UKFPO will provide updates as necessary on the UKFPO website. Please ensure that you are checking the UKFPO website on a regular basis so that you do not miss any updates.
Non-urgent advice: Important information for applicants:
Late Eligibility applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
All communication regarding the Eligibility application should be submitted in writing to helpdesk@foundationprogramme.nhs.uk. Applicants should include their Oriel PIN number and full name in all communication with the UKFPO.
For technical issues regarding Oriel, eg. technical difficulties making your application, please contact the Oriel team on oriel@hicom.co.uk.
Applicants will not be able to contact the UKFPO by telephone.
The UKFPO will not provide a pre-checking service and will not review the content or supporting evidence provided as part of your application prior to submission.
The UKFPO are not able to advise on specific visa queries. Applicants are advised to consult the UK Home Office.