Support SAS Doctors: Allow Us to Work in GP Surgeries

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

According to the British Medical Association, SAS Doctors can work in GP practices: https://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

Timeline

15 Jul 2025	Petition opened for signatures
5 Aug 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 5 Aug 2025

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