The National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA) for consultants in England and Wales are designed to recognise clinicians who lead the way in the provision and improvement of patient care, demonstrating national impact by going above and beyond their roles.
In previous years, applicants had the option to secure a ranking and citation from the RCOG or other professional organisations to support their application. Following changes to the scheme, this is no longer the case.
Royal Colleges and other professional organisations may signpost applicants to supporting resources but are not permitted to edit, review, proofread or critique applications.
The next round of the NCIAs will open on Wednesday 1 April 2026 and close on Wednesday 20 May 2026, 5pm UK time.
More details on the application process will follow when they are made available.
In the meantime, applicants wishing to prepare in advance should note that there are no substantive changes to the application process compared to 2025.
For queries about the NCIA please contact accia@dhsc.gov.uk.