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UK to Prioritize Homegrown Doctors for NHS Jobs

5/26/2025

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Labour is set to prioritize British-trained doctors for NHS positions, as revealed by Health Secretary Wes Streeting. A leaked 10 Year Health Plan indicates a shift from 2020 policies that welcomed overseas doctors, aiming to bolster opportunities for UK graduates amidst fierce competition, with more than half of new doctors currently trained abroad.

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Labour is set to prioritize British-trained doctors for NHS positions, as revealed by Health Secretary Wes Streeting. A leaked 10 Year Health Plan indicates a shift from 2020 policies that welcomed overseas doctors, aiming to bolster opportunities for UK graduates amidst fierce competition, with more than half of new doctors currently trained abroad.