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The Government should work to ensure the inclusion of British citizens who studied medicine abroad in NHS specialty training prioritisation, regardless of graduation date, so they are not treated the same as overseas applicants without UK ties.
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Prioritise NHS training based on experience, not immigration status
Amend the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill to prioritise doctors based on length and quality of NHS service, not merely immigration status, ensuring experienced NHS doctors are fairly considered for specialty training - overall supporting workforce retention and patient safety.
Let the NHS Recruit Australian & NZ Specialists: Cross-Recognise Qualifications
The NHS is short 7,000+ medical staff and 52% of advertised vacancies go unfilled, mostly for lack of applicants. Many specialists want to come to the UK from Aust and NZ but they currently face a very difficult and costly 4+ year approval process.
Government to commence the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill in 2027
The Government must ensure that the provisions of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill once enacted come into force in 2027 not 2026, as the selection process is already underway for this year and a 2026 commencement would retrospectively affects this year’s process.
Include GMC accredited degrees from UK medical campuses outside of the UK
The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill should be amended to include GMC accredited medical degrees from UK medical campuses outside of the UK within the definition of UK Primary Medical Qualification.
Allow UK nationals living abroad to donate organs in the UK
Current UK organ-donation policy excludes British nationals who live abroad but die in the UK, even when they have indicated clear consent to donate. The residency restriction means willing donors are excluded, resulting in missed opportunities to save lives.
The Government should work to ensure the inclusion of British citizens who studied medicine abroad in NHS specialty training prioritisation, regardless of graduation date, so they are not treated the same as overseas applicants without UK ties.
React
Members can read every reason.
Prioritise NHS training based on experience, not immigration status
Amend the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill to prioritise doctors based on length and quality of NHS service, not merely immigration status, ensuring experienced NHS doctors are fairly considered for specialty training - overall supporting workforce retention and patient safety.
Let the NHS Recruit Australian & NZ Specialists: Cross-Recognise Qualifications
The NHS is short 7,000+ medical staff and 52% of advertised vacancies go unfilled, mostly for lack of applicants. Many specialists want to come to the UK from Aust and NZ but they currently face a very difficult and costly 4+ year approval process.
Government to commence the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill in 2027
The Government must ensure that the provisions of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill once enacted come into force in 2027 not 2026, as the selection process is already underway for this year and a 2026 commencement would retrospectively affects this year’s process.
Include GMC accredited degrees from UK medical campuses outside of the UK
The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill should be amended to include GMC accredited medical degrees from UK medical campuses outside of the UK within the definition of UK Primary Medical Qualification.
Allow UK nationals living abroad to donate organs in the UK
Current UK organ-donation policy excludes British nationals who live abroad but die in the UK, even when they have indicated clear consent to donate. The residency restriction means willing donors are excluded, resulting in missed opportunities to save lives.
