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International Healthcare Workforce Recruitment

The Department of Health and Social Care is examining recruitment and regulation of international healthcare workers, particularly doctors and dentists trained overseas. Current scrutiny focuses on equity of overseas registration processes, clinical negligence claims involving internationally-trained clinicians, and ensuring NHS trusts can meet workforce targets without recruitment freezes.

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2026

27 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the withdrawal of additional speciality training places for resident doctors in 2026-27

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the withdrawal of additional speciality training places for resident doctors in 2026-27 on NHS workforce planning.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with NHS England and NHS workforce framework providers on ensuring compliant payroll practices within

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with NHS England and NHS workforce framework providers on ensuring compliant payroll practices within the agency staffing supply chains for the NHS.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of British nationals who obtained medical degrees overseas and subsequently applied for ro

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of British nationals who obtained medical degrees overseas and subsequently applied for roles within the NHS in each of the …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the equity of the process for accessing the General Dental Council's Overseas Registration Examination; and whe

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the equity of the process for accessing the General Dental Council's Overseas Registration Examination; and whether he has assessed the potential merits of …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many clinical negligence claims notified to NHS Resolution in each of the last ten years involved claimants who were not UK citizens at th

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many clinical negligence claims notified to NHS Resolution in each of the last ten years involved claimants who were not UK citizens at the time of treatment.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the total value of damages and legal costs paid by NHS Resolution in relation to clinical negligence claims involving non-UK citizen clai

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the total value of damages and legal costs paid by NHS Resolution in relation to clinical negligence claims involving non-UK citizen claimants was in each year since 2015–16.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS Resolution records whether the clinician primarily responsible for the care giving rise to a clinical negligence claim was UK-trai

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS Resolution records whether the clinician primarily responsible for the care giving rise to a clinical negligence claim was UK-trained or internationally trained.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS Resolution holds data on the nationality or training background of clinicians involved in high-value clinical negligence claims.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS Resolution holds data on the nationality or training background of clinicians involved in high-value clinical negligence claims.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to improve transparency on the characteristics of claimants and clinicians involved in clinical negligence claims,

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to improve transparency on the characteristics of claimants and clinicians involved in clinical negligence claims, in light of the National Audit Office’s report …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether any analysis has been undertaken comparing the volume, severity, or cost of clinical negligence claims involving UK-trained and intern

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether any analysis has been undertaken comparing the volume, severity, or cost of clinical negligence claims involving UK-trained and internationally trained clinicians.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how many newly qualified midwives have been supported into employment under the graduate guarantee to date; and how this compares to their initial objective that every

To ask His Majesty's Government how many newly qualified midwives have been supported into employment under the graduate guarantee to date; and how this compares to their initial objective that every newly qualified midwife will have the opportunity to jo

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the number of final-year students from (a) Queen Mary University of London Malta, (b) Newcastle Unive

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the number of final-year students from (a) Queen Mary University of London Malta, (b) Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia and (c) the City St …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish departmental spending data for the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25 on (a) non-NHS entities part of the NHS Workforce Al

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish departmental spending data for the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25 on (a) non-NHS entities part of the NHS Workforce Alliance; (b) providing consultancy and advice; …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on improving the recognition of overseas qualifications and red

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on improving the recognition of overseas qualifications and reducing barriers to employment in the NHS.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, who will have lead responsibility in co ordination and organising the four Nation Steering Group in examining the role of the Multi Speciality

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, who will have lead responsibility in co ordination and organising the four Nation Steering Group in examining the role of the Multi Speciality Recruitment Assessment process.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Respiratory registrars and Consultants are currently working in the NHS, and what steps his Department is taking to increase their nu

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Respiratory registrars and Consultants are currently working in the NHS, and what steps his Department is taking to increase their number.

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20 Apr 2026 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Widening access to NHS careers

UIN: HCWS1526 Today, I am pleased to announce that DHSC is taking decisive action to break down long standing barriers into NHS careers and open up opportunity to people from every background.For too long, where you grow up and how …

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2025

4 events
8 Jul 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Clinical Indemnities Reform

UIN: HLWS789 I am pleased to report that through the National Institute for Health and Care Research, my Department has commissioned an independent evaluation of the sector-led Voluntary Code of Practice (the Code) launched by medical defence organisations (MDOs) on …

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12 May 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Nursing – Professional Regulation

UIN: HCWS628 Nurses play a critical role in our healthcare system, and this government recognises the vital role nurses play in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. Today, we are proposing to protect the title ‘nurse’ in law to ensure …

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22 Apr 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Recruitment of General Practitioners

UIN: HLWS588 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Care (Stephen Kinnock MP) has made the following statement:General practice sits at the heart of our NHS and is its front door, but it has been neglected for far too …

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8 Apr 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Recruitment of General Practitioners

UIN: HCWS586 General practice sits at the heart of our NHS and is its front door, but it has been neglected for far too long.We are committed to getting primary care back on its feet and have already taken decisive …

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2024

3 events
29 Jul 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Workforce Update

UIN: HCWS41 I am pleased to be able to inform the House that today, 29 July 2024, I have made a formal offer on pay for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years to the British Medical Association’s (BMA) Junior Doctors …

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5 Mar 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Workforce Update

UIN: HCWS311 After re-entering negotiations with the British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) committees last month, during which the consultants did not take up industrial action, I am pleased to inform the House t...

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2023

10 events
19 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Workforce Update

UIN: HCWS162 After seven weeks of constructive negotiations with the British Medical Association (BMA) Specialist, Associate Specialist, and Specialty (SAS) Committee, I am pleased to inform the House that, on Saturday 16 December, I made a formal reform-based offer t...

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28 Nov 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Workforce Update

UIN: HCWS75 After several weeks of constructive negotiation with the British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) committees, I am pleased to inform the House that, on Monday 27 November, I made a formal offer to …

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28 Nov 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Workforce Update

UIN: HLWS72 My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has made the following Written Statement:After several weeks of constructive negotiation with the British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (...

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3 Jul 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Long Term Workforce Plan

UIN: HLWS893 My Rt. Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Steve Barclay) has made the following written statement: I refer honourable members to the oral statement I will make in the House today, 3 July …

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2022

13 events
19 Dec 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HCWS459 The NHS Workforce is the key component of the NHS. It is one of the largest single employers in the country and globally. Around 5% of the England workforce is employed by the NHS, so the way in …

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19 Dec 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HLWS452 My Hon friend the Minister of State (Minister for Health and Secondary Care)(Will Quince) has made the following Written Statement:The NHS Workforce is the key component of the NHS. It is one of the largest single employers in …

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28 Nov 2022 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changes to the General Dental Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council's international registration legislation — outcome published

We would like your views on proposed changes to the General Dental Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s international registration legislation.

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↓ Draft Order (7pp) ↓ Privacy notice: consultation on changes to the General Dent… ↓ Changes to the General Dental Council and the Nursing and M…
22 Aug 2022 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Memorandum of understanding between the UK and Nepal on the recruitment of healthcare workers

MoU between the governments of the UK and Nepal on the recruitment of Nepali healthcare workers in accordance with their respective existing national laws and regulations.

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↓ Memorandum of understanding between the Government of Nepal… (6pp)
9 May 2022 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Memorandum of understanding between the UK and Sri Lanka on healthcare cooperation

MoU between the governments of Sri Lanka and the UK on the recruitment of Sri Lankan nurses and other healthcare professionals in accordance with their respective existing national laws and regulations.

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↓ Memorandum of understanding on the recruitment of Sri Lanka… (5pp)
6 May 2022 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changes to the General Dental Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council's international registration legislation — consultation closed

We would like your views on proposed changes to the General Dental Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s international registration legislation.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Changes to the General Dental Council and the N…
+3 more
↓ Draft Order (7pp) ↓ Privacy notice: consultation on changes to the General Dent… ↓ Changes to the General Dental Council and the Nursing and M…
16 Mar 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Healthcare professional regulators’ emergency registers

UIN: HCWS686 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to support the National Health Service and social care providers, the Government enabled some healthcare professional regulators to establish temporary emergency registers. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and ...

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7 Feb 2022 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changes to the General Dental Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council's international registration legislation — consultation opened

We would like your views on proposed changes to the General Dental Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s international registration legislation.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Changes to the General Dental Council and the N…
+3 more
↓ Draft Order (7pp) ↓ Privacy notice: consultation on changes to the General Dent… ↓ Changes to the General Dental Council and the Nursing and M…

2021

8 events
11 Nov 2021 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Memorandum of understanding between the UK and the Philippines on healthcare cooperation

MoU between the governments of the Philippines and the UK on the recruitment of Filipino nurses and other healthcare professionals in accordance with their respective existing national laws and regulations.

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↓ Memorandum of understanding on the recruitment of Filipino … (5pp)
11 Nov 2021 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Bilateral agreement between the UK and Kenya on healthcare workforce collaboration

Bilateral agreement between the governments of the UK and Kenya on the recruitment of Kenyan healthcare workers in accordance with their respective existing national laws and regulations.

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↓ Bilateral agreement between the Government of the Republic … (8pp)
11 Nov 2021 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Memorandum of understanding between the UK and Malaysia on the recruitment of healthcare workers

MoU between the governments of the UK and Malaysia on the recruitment of Malaysian healthcare workers in accordance with their respective existing national laws and regulations.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Memorandum of understanding between the Governm…
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↓ Memorandum of understanding between the Government of Malay… (10pp)

2020

2 events

2019

2 events
11 Jul 2019 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care Health Education England linked

DHSC and HEE framework agreement: 2018 to 2021

Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Health Education England (HEE).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Framework agreement between the Department of H… (32pp)
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↓ Framework agreement between DHSC and HEE – annex A: wider g… (12pp) ↓ Framework agreement between DHSC and HEE – annex B: finance… (8pp) ↓ Framework agreement between DHSC and HEE – annex C: communi… (7pp)

2018

2 events
9 Feb 2018 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changing how healthcare education is funded — outcome published

Seeks views on how reforms to the education funding for nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals can be implemented.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The case for health education funding reform
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↓ Equality analysis: Reforming healthcare education funding (32pp) ↓ Impact assessment: Reforming healthcare education funding (18pp) ↓ Reforming healthcare education funding: creating a sustaina… (24pp) ↓ Equality analysis: Reforming healthcare education funding (… (36pp) ↓ Equality analysis: Reforming healthcare education funding (… (31pp) ↓ Impact assessment (19pp)

2017

1 event
6 Feb 2017 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Overseas visitors and migrants: extending charges for NHS services — outcome published

Seeks views on proposed changes to further extend charging for overseas visitors and migrants who use the NHS.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Making a fair contribution: consultation on the… (66pp)
+2 more
↓ Impact assessment: visitor and migrant cost recovery - exte… (32pp) ↓ Making a fair contribution: government response to the cons… (76pp)

2016

5 events
25 Oct 2016 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mutual recognition of professional qualifications in healthcare — outcome published

Seeks views on legislation needed to introduce changes set out in the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MPRQ) Directive.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation document: transposition of revised… (26pp)
+2 more
↓ Draft European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Profe… (62pp) ↓ Consultation on the transposition of the revised Mutual Rec… (26pp)
30 Jun 2016 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changing how healthcare education is funded — consultation closed

Seeks views on how reforms to the education funding for nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals can be implemented.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The case for health education funding reform
+6 more
↓ Equality analysis: Reforming healthcare education funding (32pp) ↓ Impact assessment: Reforming healthcare education funding (18pp) ↓ Reforming healthcare education funding: creating a sustaina… (24pp) ↓ Equality analysis: Reforming healthcare education funding (… (36pp) ↓ Equality analysis: Reforming healthcare education funding (… (31pp) ↓ Impact assessment (19pp)
7 Apr 2016 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changing how healthcare education is funded — consultation opened

Seeks views on how reforms to the education funding for nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals can be implemented.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The case for health education funding reform
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↓ Equality analysis: Reforming healthcare education funding (32pp) ↓ Impact assessment: Reforming healthcare education funding (18pp) ↓ Reforming healthcare education funding: creating a sustaina… (24pp) ↓ Equality analysis: Reforming healthcare education funding (… (36pp) ↓ Equality analysis: Reforming healthcare education funding (… (31pp) ↓ Impact assessment (19pp)
7 Mar 2016 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Overseas visitors and migrants: extending charges for NHS services — consultation closed

Seeks views on proposed changes to further extend charging for overseas visitors and migrants who use the NHS.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Making a fair contribution: consultation on the… (66pp)
+2 more
↓ Impact assessment: visitor and migrant cost recovery - exte… (32pp) ↓ Making a fair contribution: government response to the cons… (76pp)
20 Jan 2016 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mutual recognition of professional qualifications in healthcare — consultation closed

Seeks views on legislation needed to introduce changes set out in the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MPRQ) Directive.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation document: transposition of revised… (26pp)
+2 more
↓ Draft European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Profe… (62pp) ↓ Consultation on the transposition of the revised Mutual Rec… (26pp)

2015

4 events
10 Dec 2015 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mutual recognition of professional qualifications in healthcare — consultation opened

Seeks views on legislation needed to introduce changes set out in the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MPRQ) Directive.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation document: transposition of revised… (26pp)
+2 more
↓ Draft European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Profe… (62pp) ↓ Consultation on the transposition of the revised Mutual Rec… (26pp)
7 Dec 2015 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Overseas visitors and migrants: extending charges for NHS services — consultation opened

Seeks views on proposed changes to further extend charging for overseas visitors and migrants who use the NHS.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Making a fair contribution: consultation on the… (66pp)
+2 more
↓ Impact assessment: visitor and migrant cost recovery - exte… (32pp) ↓ Making a fair contribution: government response to the cons… (76pp)
29 Jan 2015 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Language controls for healthcare and associated professions — outcome published

Seeks views on changes to allow professional regulatory bodies to impose language controls on nursing, dental and pharmacy professionals.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Language controls for nurses, midwives, dentist… (32pp)
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↓ Draft Statutory Instruments: The Health Care and Associated… (21pp) ↓ Government response (29pp)

2014

2 events
15 Dec 2014 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Language controls for healthcare and associated professions — consultation closed

Seeks views on changes to allow professional regulatory bodies to impose language controls on nursing, dental and pharmacy professionals.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Language controls for nurses, midwives, dentist… (32pp)
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↓ Draft Statutory Instruments: The Health Care and Associated… (21pp) ↓ Government response (29pp)
3 Nov 2014 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Language controls for healthcare and associated professions — consultation opened

Seeks views on changes to allow professional regulatory bodies to impose language controls on nursing, dental and pharmacy professionals.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Language controls for nurses, midwives, dentist… (32pp)
+2 more
↓ Draft Statutory Instruments: The Health Care and Associated… (21pp) ↓ Government response (29pp)