Submitted by Trevor David Grant on Tuesday 13th January 2026
Published on Thursday 12th February 2026
Current status: Open
Open until: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Current Signatures: 1,183
(count is updated approximately hourly)
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Considered ~ Doctor ~ Experienced ~ Genuine ~ Immigration ~ immigration status ~ Lively ~ Loss ~ Medic ~ NHS ~ NHS doctor ~ Quality ~ Rewarding ~ risk ~ Safety ~ Stability ~ Staff ~ status ~ training ~ Unfair ~ Years
Prioritise NHS training based on experience, not immigration status
Amend the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill to prioritise doctors based on length and quality of NHS service, not merely immigration status, ensuring experienced NHS doctors are fairly considered for specialty training - overall supporting workforce retention and patient safety.
Many doctors with years of NHS service may be disadvantaged by proposals that could prioritise immigration status over genuine, lived experience. This risks unfair treatment, legal challenges on the basis of nationality discrimination and a loss of skilled staff already working in the UK who are familiar with NHS systems. We believe prioritising those already within NHS service in addition would improve retention, reward contribution, and better protect patients and workforce stability.
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