Medical Training Prioritisation Bill gains Royal Assent

Medical Training Prioritisation Bill gains Royal Assent

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act, emergency legislation designed to prioritise graduates from UK medical schools for foundation and specialty training posts, has gained Royal Assent.

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'Prioritisation Bill alone won't solve the jobs crisis,' says BMA

'Prioritisation Bill alone won't solve the jobs crisis,' says BMA

By Liz Wells 29 January 2026

The bill to prioritise UK medical graduates for NHS training has been passed to the House of Lords, but the BMA says it alone ‘won't solve the jobs crisis’.

UK medical graduates to be prioritised for training places

By Liz Wells 14 January 2026

Medical graduates from the UK and Ireland will be prioritised for training places under new legislation introduced by the Government.

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frederica-diamanta

IAS Adviser

£30,193 - £34,104 per annum

Maidenhead, Berkshire£30,193 - £34,104 per annum

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Practice Supervisor - Early Help East

£47,181 - £51,356 per annum, pro rata

Scarborough, North Yorkshire£47,181 - £51,356 per annum, pro rata

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Advanced Social Worker - Emergency Duty Team

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North East LincolnshireUp to £49,282 (depending on experience)

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

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