Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 65997

Doctors: Training

Tabled: 8 July 2025
Answered: 14 July 2025

Question

Sorcha Eastwood

AllianceLagan Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has taken steps following receipt of the BMA letter dated 4 April 2025 requesting review of the Foundation Programme allocations.

Answer

Karin Smyth
NHS England is due to review the Foundation Programme allocation process to make sure it works well for applicants. The review is aiming to commence in 2026. NHS England will advise stakeholders how they can input in due course.