Foundation Year
Foundation Year Guides
Practical guides for settling into the NHS, working on-calls, clerking, and finding support. Free to read — no account required.
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Topics
Getting started
Jobs, banking and first steps in the NHS
Money & perks
Discounts, pensions and personal finance
Team & support
MDT roles, indemnity and working with others
Everyday tools
Apps and practical admin for day-to-day work
Prescribing
Safe ward prescribing for foundation doctors
On-calls
Bleeps, night cover and reviewing patients
Acute assessments
Falls, confusion and bedside assessments
Core investigations
ABG, ECG, AKI, cannulas and scans
Exams & CPD
Exams, ALS and continuing professional development
Audit & quality
Clinical audit and quality improvement
Latest guides
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On-calls
New Oxygen Requirement: FY Guide
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On-calls
Chest Pain Assessment: FY Guide
Updated 16 Aug 2026
Prescribing
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Updated 16 Aug 2026
Core investigations
Hyponatraemia Assessment: FY Guide
Updated 16 Aug 2026
Exams & CPD
Why You Should Be ALS Course Certified For NHS Jobs In 2026
Updated 16 Aug 2026
On-calls
Reduced GCS Assessment: FY Guide
Updated 16 Aug 2026
Core investigations
Simple Guide To IV Cannula Sizes, Colours & Vein Selection
Updated 16 Aug 2026
Prescribing
Potassium Prescribing: FY Guide
Updated 16 Aug 2026
Money & perks
McDonalds NHS Discount: How To Get The Offer In 2026
Updated 16 Aug 2026