Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Friday, 17 January 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 January 2025. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Thursday, 23 January 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
NHS: Migrant Workers
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to facilitate medically qualified individuals from abroad who have been granted leave to remain in the UK having their qualifications recognised so that they can be recruited into the NHS workforce.
- Answer
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All medical practitioners wishing to practise in the United Kingdom must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practise. The GMC is statutorily independent of the Government and sets the standards that must be met by domestic and international applicants wishing to be added to its register. This ensures registrants are safe to practise, and that patients receive a high standard of care.
Information on the process for joining the GMC’s register and tailored support for international applicants can be found on its website.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL4187
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- NHS Qualifications Migrant workers
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- 2025-09-05 17:33:03 +0100
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