Petitions/Review support for British International medical graduates & others to join NHS
StatusClosed
Opened4 Apr 2025
Closes4 Oct 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

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.

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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Constituency engagement ranking

Chris Curtis
1Chris Curtis MP
Milton Keynes North
3
Jas Athwal
2Jas Athwal MP
Ilford South
2
Andrew Western
3Andrew Western MP
Stretford and Urmston
2
Liam Conlon
4Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Jess Phillips
5Jess Phillips MP
Birmingham Yardley
1
Tristan Osborne
6Tristan Osborne MP
Chatham and Aylesford
1
Sir Christopher Chope
7Sir Christopher Chope MP
Christchurch
1
Natasha Irons
8Natasha Irons MP
Croydon East
1
Sarah Jones
9Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Catherine Atkinson
10Catherine Atkinson MP
Derby North
1
Review support for British International medical graduates & others to join NHS — Petitions