Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Prioritise NHS training based on experience, not immigration status
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1,222 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
Timeline
| 12 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,222
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
12 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.