Submitted on Tuesday 15th July 2025
Rejected on Tuesday 5th August 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Support SAS Doctors: Allow Us to Work in GP Surgeries
We urge the Government to allow experienced SAS doctors to work in GP surgeries. With physician associates already in primary care although they are not fully qualified doctors, it’s only fair to create a safe, supported route for fully qualified SAS doctors to help ease the GP workforce crisis.
GP surgeries face major staff shortages, yet experienced SAS doctors are barred from working in primary care. Many have years of clinical expertise, yet can't practice in GP settings while non-doctor physician associates can. We urge the Government to create a safe, supported route for SAS doctors to work in general practice and help ease NHS pressure.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
According to the British Medical Association, SAS Doctors can work in GP practices: www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/international-doctors/life-and-work-in-the-uk/toolkit-for-doctors-new-to-the-uk/doctors-titles-explained
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