Review support for British International medical graduates & others to join NHS

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closedDepartment of Health and Social CareOpened 4 April 2025Closed 4 October 2025

Background

We feel that many British International Medical Graduates (IMG) and healthcare professionals face significant barriers in joining the NHS workforce, having trained/worked overseas. Many are highly trained but struggle with costly and rigid licensing exams, with near-passing scores.

Additional details

Instead of losing their expertise, we want the Government to review and improve current policy by investigating: 1. Fees and effective support for British IMGs who narrowly fail exams 2. Supervised employment for qualified professionals until they gain full registration 3. Ensuring roles match professionals' overseas experience and expertise We believe that trained professionals are eager to contribute to the NHS. We want the Government to review and improve the current system, which could ease NHS staff shortages and improve patient care.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 718055.