Last updated28 November 2025 Article eVisas and what they mean for recruitment The phased roll out of online immigration status will bring changes to international recruitment and right to work checks.
Last updated19 May 2021 Guidance Working and training in the NHS Guidance for overseas-qualified medical practitioners, which provides information about work and training opportunities and immigration requirements.
Last updated17 March 2026 News Asylum-seeking doctors, nurses and other health professionals granted right to work The Home Office has announced a change to the immigration rules that will reinstate the right to work for asylum seekers.
Last updated19 March 2026 News Increases to visa fees announced The Home Office has announced increases to immigration fees.
Last updated1 April 2026 Guidance Medical Training Initiative Guidance relating to the Medical Training Initiative. We describe the scheme, how it fits into the points-based immigration system and the NHS.
Last updated26 June 2025 News Major rebuild of International Recruitment Toolkit now live The International Recruitment toolkit has been re-built using our online platform.
Last updated6 February 2026 News NHS Employers submits evidence to temporary shortage list consultation Learn more about our submission of evidence to the Migration Advisory Committee's call for evidence.
Last updated9 October 2025 News Stage 1 report for Temporary Shortage List published The Migration Advisory Committee has published an update on the Temporary Shortage List review.
Last updated1 December 2025 Article Recruitment of overseas doctors and dentists This page describes foundation programme training, speciality training, other medical and dental posts, and the Medical Training Initiative programme.