European Working Time Directive

The EWTD is European law seeking to protect the health and safety of workers. It was enacted into UK law in 1998 as the Working Time Regulations. The Working Time Directive limits the number of hours that doctors are allowed to work over an average week. Full details are available here

Note: If you feel you are being asked to contravene the EWTD please notify your FTPD who will take appropriate action.