20 March 2026 
Tamsin Lester, National Code Advisor
| AUG-SEP | OCT-DEC | JAN-APR | MAY-AUG |
Ensure your team details are up-to-date in the new system | Ensure open findings from the 24-25 cycle are kept updated (old system) | Submit audit reports once approved (no need to wait for The Code deadline!) | Ensure your team details are up-to-date in the new system |
Familiarise new team colleagues with The Code | Ensure open complaints from the 24-25 cycle are kept updated (old system) | Review and amend bedspaces for annual declaration | Review and amend bedspaces for subscription fees invoice |
Roundtables! Remember to book onto up coming events | Book in with internal Audit and Risk Committee if triennial audit year | Consider compiling complaint data for annual declaration | Book onto the Practitioners’ Conference (look out for link when bookings are open) |
Spread the word about Code compliance throughout your institution | Ensure staffing levels are sufficient to complete preparations ahead of the submission deadline | ||
Look out for details of the Practitioners’ Conference program for 2026. Book now! | 30th April Submission and Declaration Deadline |
Book your place on any of the above events or access the session recording via www.acop.ac.uk/events/all-events/.
