Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 101276

Medicine: Overseas Students

Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 5 January 2026

Question

Tom Morrison

Liberal DemocratCheadle

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to help ensure that international medical students and trainees working in UK health services are protected from racial discrimination and workplace hostility.

Answer

Karin Smyth
Any form of racism or discrimination is unacceptable and has no place in our National Health Service.The NHS Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Improvement Plan, published in 2023, recognises that we benefit from the skills, expertise, and commitment of in...

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