- RCPCH: LTFT concession for those working 80% or less: -40% training fee & -25% membership fee
- MPS: No fee reduction available.
- Quote from correspondence June 2022: "We are prioritising this as an area requiring urgent improvement."
- MDU: reduced fee available if average weekly hours <24
- Quote Jan 2023: "We do not have immediate plans on changing our subscription categories"
- GMC: 50% fee reduction if earning less than £33,000 per annum
- Quote Jan 2023, re. reduced fees for LTFT doctors: "There are no planned changes on whether this should be different in terms of a pro rata reduction for LTFT doctors"
- https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/fees-and-funding/discounts/income-discount-in-detail
- BMA: https://www.bma.org.uk/join/membership-faqs
- No pro-rata reduction available
- Gross income (pay before tax and other deductions) less than £17,500 qualifies for reduced rate of £176 per year
- Gross income <£50,000 qualifies for reduced rate of £240 per year
- HMRC:
- Claim tax back on professional expenses (equipment, subscriptions, exams). This can be retrospectively and is well worth it! https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/professional-fees-and-subscriptions
- COVID Work from Home Tax Relief: "You may be able to claim tax relief for additional household costs if you have to work at home for all or part of the week." Claim here
- MESS FEES:
- GOSH are the first doctor's mess in the world (to our knowledge) to reduce fees for LTFT trainees. Excellent work! Spread the word and ask your junior doctor forum to follow suit