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Doctors: Australasia

Commons · Question 35577 · Tabled 4 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 7 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will take steps to accelerate the NHS employment at appropriate grades of doctors trained in (a) Australia and (b) New Zealand.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 7 Mar 2025

National Health Service employers work at a local level to ensure they have the workforce they need, which includes making decisions about recruiting internationally educated doctors.The Health and Care Worker visa offers a reduced visa fee, faster proces...