Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Reimburse international NHS workers the cost of the NHS surcharge this year.
Closed
32 signatures
What the petition asks
Non-EU NHS workers have to pay the NHS surcharge when they come to work in the UK. As a recognition of the contribution that has been made by this international workforce to the citizens of the UK, the Government should refund the NHS surcharge paid this year.
There is a known shortage of doctors and nurses in the UK. Recruiting for non-EU countries is critical to enable the NHS to function. At a time when many could return to support their own families and communities, they choose to remain in the UK out of professional commitment to their colleagues and to the UK community. We should acknowledge their contribution by making a gesture by removing the NHS surcharge this year.
Timeline
| 11 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Nov 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
32
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
11 May 2020
Closed
11 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.