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Extension to clinical excellence awards due to expire in April 2021

Award holders can apply for a one-year extension to national Clinical Excellence Awards due to expire on 1 April 2021.

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Following suspension of the 2020 national Clinical Excellence Awards competition, ministers have agreed to extend those awards that were due to be renewed in 2020 by one year

Extended awards will be due for renewal in the 2021 competition and renewable for 4 years.

National Clinical Excellence Award holders who were due to submit a renewal application in 2020, and whose award is due to expire on 1 April 2021, should complete the online form. The form should take less than 5 minutes to complete.

Check your award’s renewal year by logging into your account and clicking the ‘My Award’ tab.

Contact accea@dhsc.gov.uk if you need further help or advice.

You must complete the online form if your award is due to expire on 1 April 2021 and you want to extend your award.

Applications for award extension close on 31 July 2020.

Published 10 June 2020