Travel and Subsistence Allowances for Approved Study Courses for Dental Trainees
Night Subsistence Allowances from 1st April 2021
Accommodation claims are at the discretion of HEIW and must be agreed with DFT / DCT / DST Associate Dean in advance and are travel distance dependent.
Category of Accommodation | Rate Payable |
National |
Actual receipted cost of bed and breakfast or Hotel up to a maximum of: £75 per night plus, a meal allowance of: £25 per 24-hour period |
Non-commercial (with friends or relatives) |
£25 per night (including meal allowance) No receipts required; course details needed |
If a dentist is claiming for an overnight stay, they must attach a receipt or statement to indicate that the expenses were actual and necessarily incurred.
Day Subsistence Allowances from 1st April 2021
Period | Rate Payable |
5 – 10 hours More than 10 hours |
£5.00 (lower rate) £10.00 (higher rate) |
Mileage Allowances
For travelling to study day venue
Period | Rate Payable |
As a driver for each mile As a passenger for each mile |
Reimbursed at 24p a mile Reimbursed at 5p a mile |
In cases where long distances or difficult travel routes are encountered please discuss with your TPD to refer for consideration by The Associate Dean.