Probably not — but it depends on how your deanery interprets the rules.
The Standard Codes
Study budget codes GP0001 are for exam preparation — SCA and AKT courses and resources. AI scribes are not exam preparation tools. They support clinical practice efficiency, not exam readiness. Under the standard interpretation, they do not qualify.
The Broad Interpretation
NHSE defines study budget as covering "courses that support you achieving the curriculum." Ambient scribing could be argued to support clinical consultation skills and time management — both curriculum-relevant. This requires ES/TPD agreement that the scribe supports your training, not just your efficiency.
The Practical Answer
Heidi Health free tier renders the question moot for most trainees. The free tier provides sufficient recording and transcription for daily use. If the free tier is enough, there is no cost to claim.
Practice-procured scribes (Accurx Scribe, Tortus AI) are paid by the practice — not the trainee. No study budget needed.
Pro/premium features: If you want Heidi Pro or another paid scribe tier, discuss with your ES/TPD. Make the case that ambient scribing supports your consultation skills development. The likely outcome: most deaneries will not approve scribe subscriptions under standard study budget codes.
Better Approach
Use Heidi free tier or your practice's existing scribe. Save study budget for exam-specific tools (Passmedicine, SCA Revision, MedTutor AI) where the eligibility is clear and the impact on exam performance is direct.
Where iatroX Fits
iatroX is free and covers the learning side of clinical practice — save study budget for exam-specific tools and use your practice's existing scribe for documentation.